Ebola: Nigeria urges calm, says first case remains isolated
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said there was “no need for any panic”, as health officials intensify monitoring of people who may have been exposed.
22 Oct, 2026
Two European women kidnapped in Niger freed after months in captivity
The two women were handed over to authorities in Benghazi, eastern Libya, on Wednesday ahead of their expected return home on Thursday.
22 Oct, 2026
Sudanese army recaptures strategic military base from RSF
The army has regained control of the Bakori military base following clashes with paramilitary forces in the Blue Nile region.
22 Oct, 2026
Mass arrests across Africa in $105M cybercrime sting operation
International police operation disrupts nearly 11,000 malicious networks across 21 countries.
22 Oct, 2026
South African police probe killing of foreigner in Durban
DR Congo Ebola cases near 10,000: WHO
Uganda’s export earnings surge 36% in one year
Kenya seals $160 million conservation deal backed by US billionaire heirs
Guinea Bissau seizes doses of baby vaccines linked to controversial US study
21 Oct, 2026
President Erdogan welcomes Libya’s approval of maritime deal with Türkiye
Libya’s eastern-based parliament unanimously approves the 2019 agreement, reversing its previous opposition.
21 Oct, 2026
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case as a diplomat
The patient is a woman who had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja on October 3, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said.
21 Oct, 2026
Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as four countries confirm cases
African health ministers have been invited to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” to discuss the spread of Ebola after Nigeria reported its first case.
21 Oct, 2026
Anybody committed to fight terrorism is welcome in West Africa: Ghana president
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, when asked about Russian involvement in security in the Sahel, said on Wednesday that anyone committed to fighting terror is welcome.
21 Oct, 2026
States, international organisations meet in Geneva to advance peace efforts in Sudan
The sixth consultative meeting on enhancing peace in Sudan opened in Geneva on Wednesday, bringing together states and international organisations,
21 Oct, 2026
Israeli minister threatens Egypt over Sinai Peninsula comments
Minister Bezalel Smotrich also urges Israeli takeover of Gaza and displacement of Palestinians.
21 Oct, 2026
Uganda denies active Ebola cases after Nigerian traveller develops symptoms
The latest developments come amid a major Ebola outbreak in the DRC, which has spread to several African countries.
20 Oct, 2026
Gambia to use $2.5m from sale of ex-president’s mansion to compensate victims
The Gambia Reparations Commission confirms receiving funds recovered from the sale of the property owned by former president Yahya Jammeh.
20 Oct, 2026
Nigeria records first Ebola case in current outbreak
The health minister said the patient had travelled from Uganda to the capital Abuja and contact tracing has started.
20 Oct, 2026
Turkish intelligence chief Kalin holds talks with Libyan PM Dbeibeh on national unity
Türkiye reaffirms its readiness to help bridge Libya’s east-west divisions and preserve the country’s territorial integrity.
