Saturday, October 31, 2026

Africa

August 20, 2026

Congo’s M23 rebels announce movement restrictions over Ebola concerns

The new measure followed confirmation that two travellers from the government-held town of Lubero tested positive for Ebola in a village under M23 control.

Ebola outbreak
August 20, 2026

Two African preachers, 15 others banned from Denmark for two years

The Danish government stated that it could sanction any individual or religious preacher if their past behaviour threatens the public order in the country.

Mohamad Rateb Abdalah Al-Nabulsi,Alparslan Kuytul,Khalifah At-Thahabi,Mansour Leghaei,Ismail Menk,Urutajirinere Fombo,Haitham Al-Haddad,Mehmet Özkilinc,Yasin Gündoğdu,Ihsan Şenocak,Sulaiman Almajed,Hussein Abdelrazek Soliman Ahmed,Muhammed Emin Yildirim,Mohamad Baajour,Abdur-Raheem McCarthy,Ramazan Kayan, and Muhammad Anwar Qureshi Hashmi
August 20, 2026

Studies examine if existing vaccines can protect against Bundibugyo Ebola virus

Mr Hatchett said, ““The studies come as health authorities consider how best to use available vaccines in response to the Bundibugyo outbreak.”

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
August 20, 2026

Former Liberian vice-president Jewel Howard-Taylor charged with drug-trafficking

Ms Howard-Taylor was arrested and detained while trying to board a flight at Roberts International Airport in Monrovia.

Jewel Howard-Taylor
August 19, 2026

Sudan, South Sudan revive security talks after defence minister’s visit

The minister said continued cooperation between Sudan and South Sudan was important to maintaining stability.

Sudan and South Sudan flags
August 19, 2026

Media professionals decry threats to press freedom in West Africa 

The media experts noted that press freedom and national security should be complementary objectives and not competitors.

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA)
August 19, 2026

Kenya Airways fuel cost surge amid Middle East conflict

Kenya Airways says the Middle East conflict has pushed up its fuel costs by 72 per cent while delaying spare parts and aircraft maintenance.

Kenya Airways
August 19, 2026

Liberia to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from U.S.

Liberia ‌has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the U.S. in the next 12 months.

United States president Donald Trump and Liberian president Joseph Boakai
August 19, 2026

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African to receive star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Grammy Award-winning musician Angelique Kidjo has been honoured as the first African to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Angelique Kidjo
August 19, 2026

Xenophobic Attacks: 83 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa arrive in Lagos on Wednesday

The foreign affairs ministry says a new batch of 83 Nigerian returnees from South Africa will arrive in the country on Wednesday.

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa