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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Africa

August 3, 2026

Ebola: DRC, health partners to open new treatment centre

WHO said the current outbreak is now the largest recorded Ebola virus disease outbreak in the country. 

Ebola patients
August 3, 2026

‘Culturally responsive reproductive healthcare’ recommended for Africans

A consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Richard Ajayi, has called for culturally responsive reproductive healthcare across Africa.

Family planning
August 3, 2026

IMF lauds Saudi ‘resilience’ as economy weathers war, but cuts growth outlook to 1.7%

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund completed the Article IV Consultation for Saudi Arabia. The Saudi economy entered 2026 with strong momentum.

August 3, 2026

Niger secures fresh $33 million as IMF hails reform progress

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the ninth review of the 60-month Extended Credit Facility arrangement for Niger.

Niger junta
August 3, 2026

IMF approves $1.77 billion for Egypt, seeks accelerated privatisation, state footprint reduction

Egypt has faced the implications of the war in the Middle East in a stronger macroeconomic position than during previous episodes of external stress, with robust growth.

Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
August 2, 2026

ECOWAS donates $250,000 to Ghana flood victims

The Foreign Minister of Ghana, Samuel Ablakwa, announced the donation on Sunday.

floods sweep communities in Ghana
August 2, 2026

School guard stabs principal to death over transfer dispute

Police said the suspect has been taken into custody pending legal proceedings.

Egypt
August 2, 2026

Africa is rich, does not need aid, says Jimoh Ibrahim

According to him, what Africa needs is trade, collaboration, cooperation and partnership.

Jimoh Ibrahim
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.