Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

May 1, 2026

Africa CDC seeks immunisation investment, strengthens health security efforts

More than 2.97 million people have been vaccinated against mpox, with over 5.08 million vaccine doses delivered to 19 countries.

Patients in local hospital
May 1, 2026

Africa CDC investigates unknown disease outbreak in Burundi

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says it is investigating an unknown disease outbreak in Burundi, deploying experts to affected communities.

Burundian hospital with patients
April 30, 2026

Ugandan man sentenced to death for murder of four nursery school toddlers

During his trial, Mr Onyum admitted he killed the children as a “human sacrifice” to make him rich.

Christopher Okello Onyum
April 30, 2026

Nigeria decries Mali defence minister’s killing in terrorist attack

Mr Ebienfa said, “Nigeria stands in solidarity with Mali.”

Mali flag
April 30, 2026

ECA calls for urgent action on water, sanitation in Africa

The Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent and coordinated action to address water and sanitation crises.

Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
April 30, 2026

Cote d’Ivoire announces 25% reduction in airport charges on ECOWAS flights

The Ivorian government announced a 25 per cent reduction in passenger and security charges for flights within the ECOWAS.

Ivory Coast's Airport
April 29, 2026

Alake urges stronger African cooperation to boost mineral supply chains

The chairman urged African nations to harmonise mining policies.

Dele Alake
April 29, 2026
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe
April 29, 2026

Mali leader says situation under control after terrorist attacks

The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goïta, has promised to neutralise and apprehend the attackers of the Saturday coordinated attacks.

Col. Assimi Goita
April 29, 2026

Dozens feared missing after canoe capsizes in western Uganda

Police in Kagadi District, western Uganda, are responding to a canoe accident in which dozens of passengers are feared missing after a vessel capsized on the River Nguse.

Capsized canoe