The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 2,100 confirmed cases and remains the fastest-growing epidemic of its kind on record, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Cameroon has announced a sweeping crackdown on its gold mining sector to curb under-reporting of production and illegal exports.
Nigerian authorities have issued a flood alert for 14 states, warning residents and local governments to prepare for possible flooding as heavy rains continue to batter parts of the country.
South Africa has dismissed what it describes as a misinformation campaign portraying the country as isolated from the rest of Africa following recent protests over illegal migration.
Uganda is set to discharge its last Ebola patient, beginning the 42-day countdown required before the country can be declared free of the virus if no new cases are detected.
Benin established a national scientific committee to support the restitution of cultural artifacts held abroad.
Uganda expects its fiscal deficit to narrow to 3% of gross domestic product by the 2030/31 financial year, down from 6% this year, as the government shifts toward cheaper external borrowing to rein in debt-servicing costs.
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Digital micro-loans and flexible asset financing are replacing years of saving, allowing more Kenyans to purchase cars through credit and installment plans.
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The outbreak, which is affecting the health districts of Bangui 2, Bimbo and Mbaïki, was officially declared on 26 June 2026 after laboratory confirmation by the Institut Pasteur in Bangui.
The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, declared two months ago, has reached 1,926 confirmed cases and 702 deaths across five provinces as of July 11
The last population census in DR Congo was held in 1984. Since then, the country has undergone significant demographic transformation, with its population now estimated at more than 112.8 million inhabitants.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 2,000, reaching 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to a situation report released by the country
"The risk to South Sudan is particularly alarming. If Ebola crosses the border, it could spread silently before being detected, making the response far more complex and putting countless lives at risk," said Bob Kitchen, Vice President of Emergencies at the International Rescue Committee
The Phase I study, designated BD-Ebov, will assess the safety and immune response of the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine in 50 healthy adults aged 18 to 55 in Oxford.
The bus was carrying 69 passengers and crew members from Odienne to Yamoussoukro when it veered off the road and plunged into the river
The European Union announced on Monday new sanctions against Sudan.
In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Health and Social Services said the country recorded 82 confirmed cholera cases and one death during the outbreak, which was brought under control through a coordinated response involving government agencies, regional authorities and international health partners.
Tributes have since poured in from across Africa, with leaders praising the late Father Emir
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Artificial intelligence is transforming Ugandaâs music industry by making production faster and cheaper, while raising concerns over creativity, copyright, and preserving the human touch.
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