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Africa

May 26, 2026

12 of world’s top 20 fastest-growing economies in Africa, says AfDB president

The AfDB president called for deeper financial reforms to reduce reliance on external aid and strengthen Africa’s economic sovereignty.

Sidi Ould Tah
May 26, 2026

AfDB seeks investment-led growth amid global uncertainty

The Chief Economist/Vice President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, AfDB, Kevin Urama, presented the report.

AfDB
May 26, 2026

CSOs demand transparency on food system financing at AfDB annual meetings in Congo

They warned that financing models lacking proper environmental and social safeguards pose an enormous risk to Africa’s ecological and public health.

AfDB
May 26, 2026

Search begins for three Gambian immigration officers who absconded during training programme in Italy 

The GID stated that their actions had stained Gambia’s image and altered its diplomatic relations with Italy.

Basirou L. Bojang, Lamin Drammeh, and Bambi Jah
May 26, 2026

Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy: AfDB

The African Development Bank says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy.

AfDB
May 26, 2026

Africa Day: Putin hails continent’s economic progress

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised African countries for their achievements across various sectors of their economies.

Putin
May 25, 2026

DR Congo: Gunmen storm hospital treating Ebola patients, demand bodies of relatives

Mr Lokudu said 18 people with suspected Ebola cases left the facility and are unaccounted for.

Mongbwalu General Hospital
May 25, 2026

Congo to grant visa-free entry to Africans from 2027

According to him, Africa’s future depends on stronger regional cooperation.

President Dennis Sassou Nguesso. [PHOTO CREDIT: VOA]
May 25, 2026

WHO steps up Ebola response in DRC, Uganda with $3.9 million emergency fund

He urged neighbouring countries to strengthen surveillance at points of entry.

WHO
May 25, 2026

UN chief urges stronger funding for water, sanitation in Africa

“These services are the bedrock of public health, human dignity and economic opportunity,” he said.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland