Nigeria Confirms First Ebola Case Linked to East African Outbreak
The 42-year-old woman recently travelled to Uganda and is recovering in hospital as authorities trace 44 people who may have…
Africa’s Trust Crisis Takes Centre Stage as Nairobi Summit Calls for Greater Accountability
Leaders, public officials and civil society representatives say institutions must deliver results, strengthen public participation and make commitments measurable to…
Kenyan Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Found Guilty of Murdering 191 People in Shakahola Massacre
The self-proclaimed pastor and 28 co-accused were convicted over deaths linked to a starvation cult whose followers were told to…
Africa Must Turn Women’s Football Momentum into Lasting Investment, Isha Johansen Says
Following the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, the football leader calls for stronger funding, mentorship and infrastructure to help women’s…
Kenya Confirms Eighth Ebola Case as One New Infection Is Reported
A 49-year-old man tested positive on October 18, bringing Kenya’s confirmed cases to eight, according to health authorities.
Ebola Response Funds Face Scrutiny as $700 Million Remains Unaccounted For in DR Congo
Africa CDC and Congolese health authorities are demanding greater financial transparency from aid organisations amid concerns over accountability and public…
Who Is Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister?
The lawyer and longtime mayor of Marrakesh rises to lead Morocco’s government as her party faces coalition negotiations and mounting…
Macky Sall Withdraws Bid to Become UN Secretary-General
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General, following informal voting on October 16 and…
Kenya Confirms Three Ebola Cases as Authorities Intensify Contact Tracing
The second patient was detected in quarantine, while a third infection was confirmed on October 16; officials report no evidence…
Uganda Airlines Names Rita Nasirumbi Its First Female Captain
Nasirumbi, who joined the national carrier when it relaunched in 2019, has earned the four-stripe insignia associated with airline captains.
