Africa
Politics, business, climate, and security developments across Africa.
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Bunia in eastern DR Congo as the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak widened, with AP reporting 282 confirmed cases and more than 1,000 suspected cases.
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Muslims conclude final ritual of Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Saudi official coverage and international reporting say pilgrims completed the final stoning rites and Farewell Tawaf, marking the end of the 2026 Hajj.
Parents of Kenya school fire victims await official identification
Families of students killed in the Utumishi Girls Academy dormitory fire in Kenya are waiting for official identification as authorities carry out DNA testing and mortuary procedures before releasing the bodies.
Kenyan court halts U.S. Ebola quarantine facility plan
A Kenyan court has temporarily suspended plans for a U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya after a rights petition challenged the arrangement on public-health and constitutional grounds.
Malema criticises Ghana’s evacuation of citizens from South Africa
Julius Malema has criticised Ghana’s decision to repatriate citizens from South Africa, arguing the move came too quickly and should have given diplomacy more time. The first group of about 300 Ghanaian nationals left Johannesburg on May 27 as tensions over attacks on foreign nationals continued.
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak can be stopped as he arrives in DR Congo
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa and said the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo can still be stopped, even as insecurity and distrust complicate the response.
DR Congo steps up Ebola response as cases rise and EU aid arrives
DR Congo is intensifying its Ebola response in eastern Ituri province as cases rise, EU medical aid arrives and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus travels to the country to support the effort.
Invictus Energy signs Zimbabwe gas deal for Cabora Bassa project
Invictus Energy has signed a petroleum production sharing agreement with Zimbabwe, moving its long-delayed Cabora Bassa gas project into a new commercial phase.
Feroz Khan asks High Court to block SAPS from accessing data on seized devices
Feroz Khan has filed an urgent Johannesburg High Court application seeking to stop SAPS from accessing data on devices seized from him, arguing the contents could expose undercover operatives and compromise investigations.
Gates Foundation commits $15 million to Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
The Gates Foundation has announced $15 million in emergency funding for Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with money routed to Africa CDC and WHO.
Young men storm Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Angry young men stormed an Ebola treatment hospital in Mongbwalu, eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of relatives and forcing staff to evacuate patients amid gunfire. The attack came during a wave of violence against Ebola care sites in the outbreak zone.
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases
Uganda’s health ministry confirmed three additional Ebola cases on May 23, bringing the country’s total to five amid warnings of regional spread risk from the Bundibugyo outbreak.
Trump accepts credentials of SA’s new ambassador Roelf Meyer
US President Donald Trump accepted the credentials of South Africa’s new ambassador, Roelf Meyer, at the White House on May 22, 2026. South African media said Meyer described the ceremony as warm and formal.
Umalusi denies certificate backlog as thousands of students left in limbo
Umalusi told Parliament it has no backlog of unprocessed certificates, saying delays are caused by incomplete or incorrect data submitted by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Ebola outbreak in Congo tops 130 suspected deaths as WHO sends emergency supplies
WHO says the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has surpassed 130 suspected deaths and 500 suspected cases, prompting emergency supplies and an intensified response.
Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest
Kenya’s transport strike over record fuel prices turned violent on May 18, with four people killed and more than 30 injured. AP later reported the strike was suspended after two days of protests and that 348 people were arrested.
Africa Finance Corporation commits up to $100 million to Africa-focused technology fund managers
Africa Finance Corporation has approved a commitment of up to $100 million to Africa-focused technology fund managers, starting with anchor commitments to Lightrock Africa Fund II and Future Africa Fund III.
Officials say 39 pupils abducted in Nigeria's Oyo state, one teacher killed
Authorities in Nigeria's Oyo state say gunmen abducted at least 39 pupils and seven teachers from schools in Oriire district, killing one teacher in captivity and prompting a rescue operation.
Kenya protests erupt over record fuel prices and rising cost of living
Protests and a transport strike broke out across Kenya on May 18 after a fuel price review pushed petrol and diesel to record levels, disrupting commuter traffic and prompting clashes in Nairobi and other towns.
Uganda and DR Congo sign six new bilateral agreements
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo signed six memorandums of understanding in Kampala on May 11 after three days of joint commission talks. The deals are aimed at deepening cooperation on trade, border management, tourism, ICT and broader economic ties.
Kemi Seba tells South African court he fears for his life if returned to Benin
Kemi Seba told a South African court that he fears for his life if extradited to Benin, according to reporting on a Pretoria bail hearing. The case is tied to Benin’s push to have him returned over allegations linked to a failed coup plot.
UN expands Nairobi hub as Guterres pushes African representation
The United Nations has begun expanding its Nairobi hub with a new conference facility and office buildings, a roughly $340 million investment paired with António Guterres’s call for stronger African representation in global institutions.
NRM, SPLM sign cooperation pact to deepen regional ties
Uganda’s NRM and South Sudan’s SPLM signed a memorandum of understanding in Kampala on May 11, formalizing their cooperation and setting out plans for party development, women and youth empowerment, and regional integration.
WHO says six MV Hondius hantavirus cases are confirmed, with two suspected
WHO's latest reporting shows six confirmed hantavirus cases and two suspected cases linked to the MV Hondius outbreak. Authorities are tracing passengers and preparing for the ship's arrival near Tenerife.