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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Africa

October 20, 2026

African countries seek to replicate Nigeria’s housing PPP model

African countries have expressed interest in replicating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Housing public-private partnership model to improve affordable housing delivery.

Housing construction in Nigeria
October 19, 2026

Another critic of Rwanda’s Kagame beheaded in exile

Ugandan police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke on Monday said that Mr Kabera’s head had still not been recovered.

Former Rwandan army sergeant major Robert Kabera
October 19, 2026

Kenyan authorities confirm eighth Ebola case as patient attendant tests positive

Mr Amoth added that 38 people were tested on Sunday, with one coming back positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

October 19, 2026

Army chief Shaibu visits Rwanda’s genocide memorial, urges national unity

Army chief Waidi Shaibu has called for national unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence after visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda.

Army chief in Rwanda
October 18, 2026

Kenya confirms four more Ebola cases

Three of the new cases were among health workers who treated the country’s first patient.

Ebola patients
October 17, 2026

Police arrest 41 suspects over alleged drug activities in Ghana

The police said the suspects were arrested on Thursday during raids on targeted locations.

41 suspects
October 16, 2026

WHO urges vigilance in Kenya after second Ebola case

WHO underlined the importance of appropriate screening to identify travellers who might pose a health risk.

Ebola patients
October 16, 2026

AfDB invests $750,000 to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the AfDB grant would support revenue growth, business expansion and job creation.

AfDB
October 16, 2026

Liberia launches 2026 offshore licensing round, offering 15 blocks to investors

Qualified companies are invited to negotiate offshore exploration opportunities, with submissions closing April 15, 2027.

Oil rig