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Friday, June 5, 2026

Africa

May 30, 2026

WHO urges community action against Ebola

He advised anyone experiencing symptoms to seek early medical attention, saying that timely treatment could significantly improve outcomes.

World Health Organization
May 29, 2026

Congo, AfDB president hail new African financial architecture

Mr Tah said the meetings provided an opportunity to present his vision to governors.

Sidi Ould Tah
May 29, 2026

Court stops Trump govt’s plan to open Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya for Americans

The centre will treat Americans exposed to the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, U.S. officials said.

U.S. President Donald
May 29, 2026

AfDB, ASSA sign pact to boost Africa’s development financing

He said the partnership would help transform social security and pension funds into strategic instruments for sustainable development.

African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA)
May 29, 2026

U.S. pledges $13.5 million to support Kenya’s Ebola outbreak preparedness

He said the U.S. had already committed $112 million in bilateral assistance to the regional response.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
May 29, 2026

Keyamo says aviation financing critical to Africa’s economic integration

Aviation minister Festus Keyamo says sustainable aviation financing is critical to Africa’s economic integration and development.

Festus Keyamo in Brazzaville
May 29, 2026

Nigeria recommits to peace, democratic stability in West Africa

The Nigerian ambassador-designate to Benin Republic reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in West Africa.

Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim
May 29, 2026

Stakeholders advocate for stronger Africa-centred trade settlement systems

Stakeholders have called for stronger Africa-centred systems to reduce barriers affecting intra-African trade.

African ministers (cfredit: AU)
May 29, 2026

WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo Ebola treatments, vaccines

Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials.

DRC health workers in hazmat
May 29, 2026

ECA seeks urgent financing for Africa’s water, sanitation sector

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has called for urgent action to close Africa’s huge financing gap in water and sanitation investments.