Africa CDC, WHO chiefs head to Ebola hotspot
The heads of Africa CDC and the World Health Organization will travel to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo next week to strengthen efforts
Google opens Africa Applied AI Lab applications
The initiative will provide selected participants with access to Google AI models, technical support and potential funding opportunities, with applications closing on August 31…reports
World Bank, IMF loans reshaping policymaking in Africa
Supporters say the conditions strengthen public finances and governance, while critics argue they can limit national policy autonomy…reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenya’s latest
South Africa migrant fears grow
The demonstrations, which have spread to several cities, have heightened fears among migrant communities and prompted fresh warnings from the government…reports Africa Daily News
Ebola deaths cross 600 as Africa CDC warns outbreak still accelerating
The death toll from the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has crossed 600, with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
India Cements Uganda Ties With Technology Support
India has donated laptops, video conferencing equipment and books to key Uganda People’s Defence Force training centres as part of efforts to strengthen defence
Egypt eyes new investment agency to expand footprint in Africa
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone strikes on four US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response
Rich-poor divide leaves millions without cancer care, warns WHO
A new World Health Organization report has warned that where people live and how much they earn continue to determine their chances of surviving
Morocco Target Historic Semi-Final Despite Saibari Setback
Morocco will be without influential forward Ismael Saibari for their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France after the PSV Eindhoven player failed to
Funding Blow for Africa’s Richest City
South Africa’s National Treasury says the temporary funding freeze is aimed at restoring fiscal discipline and accountability after years of non-compliance with financial regulations….reports
