Ebola caseload in Kenya rises to seven after four new infections
Kenya has confirmed four new Ebola cases, the health ministry said on Saturday, including another relative of the first victim and three healthcare workers who treated him.
17 Oct, 2026
Suspected ADF terrorists kill more than 70 people in DRC
At least 77 civilians were killed by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists in villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province last month, according to OCHA.
17 Oct, 2026
Senegal’s Macky Sall withdraws from UN secretary-general race
Macky Sall, Senegal’s former president, has withdrawn from the United Nations secretary-general race.
17 Oct, 2026
Egypt’s president says he will leave office in 2030, vows not to change constitution
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi said on Saturday that his presidential term will end in 2030, stressing that the country’s constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure.
17 Oct, 2026
DRC says ex-president Joseph Kabila planning ‘general attack’ after teaming up with M23 rebels
DR Congo presidency orders staff to avoid contact with Belgian Embassy
Kenya confirms third Ebola case – another relative of the first victim
Africa CDC says $700 million meant for Ebola response unaccounted for
Eritrea hits back after UK threatens total visa ban
16 Oct, 2026
Ethiopian government to establish ‘interim’ Tigray administration
Ethiopia and Eritrea, allies during that conflict, have since fallen out over regional security and Addis Ababa’s efforts to secure sea access.
16 Oct, 2026
South Africa lifts suspension on police chief in dropped corruption case
Masemola was accused of flouting procurement laws in a since-cancelled 2024 police tender.
16 Oct, 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘spreads’ to new province bordering Central African Republic
In addition to spreading within Congo, the outbreak has also resulted in cases in Uganda, which was declared Ebola-free in August, and in Kenya.
15 Oct, 2026
Sudan’s Burhan writes to Trump reaffirming commitment to US peace efforts
Sudanese leader says government ready to work with all parties for ‘just, lasting peace’.
15 Oct, 2026
UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans over migrant return policy
The UK home secretary wants Eritrea to accept the return of its nationals who have committed crimes or have no legal right to remain in the UK.
15 Oct, 2026
Somalia sets May date for first direct presidential election in decades
Somalia has not held a direct one-person, one-vote election since 1969, the year Siad Barre led a coup and went on to rule for twenty years.
15 Oct, 2026
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists kill 10 soldiers in attack on Nigerian army base
The terrorists attacked the army base in the Guzamala local government area in Borno state and then set fire to parts of nearby the Mairari village.
15 Oct, 2026
Stronger Africa-Türkiye economic ties urged at WCI Forum
The forum highlighted the current $40 billion trade volume between Türkiye and Africa, as well as a long-term target of $100 billion.
15 Oct, 2026
Algeria death penalty for forest arson, child kidnapping takes effect
The death penalty also applies to anyone who incites, encourages, finances, plans or participates in such acts.
15 Oct, 2026
Germany debates paying reparations for colonial-era genocide in Namibia
Motion also demanded immediate, comprehensive reparations paid directly to the descendants of those killed or persecuted.
