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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Africa

September 2, 2026

Response must outpace spread of Ebola, says UN relief chief

The UN has warned that the global response to Ebola must urgently outpace the virus as deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo approach 3,000.

Ebola patients
September 2, 2026

Africa must own genomic data, AI tools for public health, experts say

The expert said the lack of comprehensive genomic datasets should not stop African researchers from starting the process.

AI
September 1, 2026

WHO restricts Ervebo vaccine use in Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak

WHO issued new emergency guidance on using the licensed Ervebo vaccine during Bundibugyo virus disease outbreaks.

WHO
September 1, 2026

Egypt targets four million daily rail passengers by 2030

Mr El-Wazir said the first three high-speed lines were currently under construction.

Egypt rail
September 1, 2026

Mozambique ‌president appoints new central bank governor

Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has appointed Waldemar Fernando de Sousa as governor of the Bank of Mozambique and Felisberto Dinis Navalha as deputy governor.

President Daniel Francisco Chapo
September 1, 2026

Trafficking: Ethiopia ‌repatriates nearly 100,000 nationals from Saudi Arabia, other Gulf countries

Ethiopia has repatriated more than 98,900 nationals facing difficult conditions abroad over the past year under a government-led return initiative.

Repatriated Ethiopians
August 31, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after AU summit in Angola

Mr Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).

Kashim Shettima
August 31, 2026

Passengers stranded amid airport workers’ strike in Kenya

Among the issues were the collective bargaining agreement, demands for better salaries, and understaffing.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
August 31, 2026

Remi Tinubu urges preservation of African cultural heritage

The first lady urged Africans to preserve their rich cultural heritage and strengthen unity across the continent and the diaspora.

Remi Tinubu
August 30, 2026

Shettima arrives Luanda for AU extraordinary summit

The briefing covered the summit’s agenda and Nigeria’s role in discussions on conflict prevention and resolution.

Vice President Kashim Shettima