DR Congo Ebola cases cross 6,000 as nearly 3,000 die
Death toll nears 3,000 as authorities expand vaccination drive to contain country’s deadliest-ever outbreak…reports Africa Daily News Desk Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic
Algeria Targets Arsonists With Immediate Execution Law
President Tebboune orders urgent Penal Code amendments as authorities investigate devastating fires across multiple provinces….reports Africa Daily News Desk Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has
UN Fury After Peacekeepers Gunned Down
Two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed in South Sudan as the Security Council, India and António Guterres demanded accountability amid worsening insecurity and violence…reports
Nigerian Forces Repel ISWAP Assault
Nigerian troops repelled a two-pronged ISWAP assault on a Borno military base, killing several fighters and recovering weapons during continuing counter-insurgency operations….reports Africa Daily
Ebola Outbreak Ends in Uganda
Uganda has ended its latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days without a new case, but health authorities warn of continued regional risks from the
Brazil Boosts Africa Trade Push
Brazil takes business mission to Southern Africa to expand trade and investment, with a new ApexBrasil office planned in Addis Ababa, reports Africa Daily
US Eyes $1bn DRC Rail Deal
Washington backs Lobito Corridor railway as Mota-Engil prepares to take control of its Congolese section, reports Africa Daily News Desk The US is planning
South African Airlines Scramble For Fuel
South Africa’s energy authorities have convened an emergency meeting with Airports Company South Africa, ACSA, and the Fuels Industry Association of Southern Africa, as
Nigeria’s President Orders Immediate Rescue of Niger Abduction Victims
President directs military, police and intelligence agencies to launch coordinated operation after mass abduction…reports Africa Daily News Desk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed
Zambia, US firm sign deal for border scanners
Agreement with US-based Astrophysics aims to speed cargo inspections and strengthen efforts against smuggling and contraband…reports Africa Daily News Desk Zambia has signed a
