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August 6, 2026

U.S. donates additional $242 million to combat Ebola, issues travel advisory to citizens

The U.S. announced an additional $242 million donation to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, warning its citizens against travelling to countries ravaged by Ebola.

Doctors wearing hazmat
August 6, 2026

UN warns Nigeria, others ISIS threat remains acute in Sahel, Lake Chad Basin

The United Nations has warned that the Islamic State terrorist group remains a serious threat in Africa, especially in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin and parts of Central Africa.

ISIS fighters
August 5, 2026

El Niño may push six million into hunger in West, Central Africa by 2027, WFP warns

Mr Skau stressed the need for preparedness to save lives and protect livelihoods.

World Food Programme
August 5, 2026

SSS cautioned us about anti-xenophobia protest, Nigerian youths say

Nigerian youths have postponed a planned protest regarding xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa.

SSS agents
August 5, 2026

Africa bears heavy burden of biodiversity loss, UN says

Africa is bearing a disproportionate burden of global biodiversity loss, threatening food security, livelihoods, clean water and climate resilience across the continent.

African biodiversity
August 4, 2026

Thai police nab four Africans over fake dollar scam

Thai police have arrested four African nationals in Bangkok for allegedly operating a fake dollar scam targeting wealthy investors by falsely claiming ordinary paper could be transformed into genuine

African scam
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