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Sunday, August 2, 2026

Africa

August 1, 2026

U.S. reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara

Mr Trump said Washington remained firm in its position on the disputed territory.

Morocco flag
August 1, 2026

WHO reports largest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

The WHO said the outbreak had spread to five provinces, affecting 49 health zones, with sustained transmission, rising infections and increasing deaths reported nationwide.

August 1, 2026

South Africa to impose $30 travel permit fee on visitors

The minister said the $30 travel permit fee is to cover the cost of the country’s fully subsidised online platform.

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs
July 31, 2026

UNDP seeks endowment fund to boost women’s leadership in West Africa

Mr Okeke said women currently occupied only 18 per cent of parliamentary seats in West Africa and described the figure as inadequate.

UNDP
July 31, 2026

African leaders push greater collaboration on women’s empowerment

Stakeholders urged stronger collaboration among African countries to advance women’s rights.

July 31, 2026

U.S.-based Ghanaian Nana Adonu jailed 70 months for romance scam

The government alleged that Ms Adonu received the proceeds from the scams through Han-Dak LLC, a company she operated to manage the scheme’s financial transactions.

Black female inmates in U.S. prison
July 30, 2026

Oprah to close her South Africa-based girls’ school after 20 years

She said the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) will be handed over to local authorities in South Africa.

Oprah Winfrey
July 30, 2026

15 elephants died of cyanide poisoning in Kenya: Official

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) confirmed the elephants were killed by cyanide poisoning based on preliminary investigations.

Dead elephant
July 30, 2026

South Sudan’s president dismisses central bank governor

Mr Kiir did not give a reason for the sacking but replaced Mr Damian with Addis Ababa Othow, who held the same position between June and November 2025.

Salva Kiir and Johnny Ohisa Damian