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The update comes as neighbouring Kenya confirmed its first case and death from the disease, believed to have come from DRC. “Ebola takes the people children depend on and unravels their lives,” said Halimatou Amadou, UNICEF Chief of Communication in the DRC, speaking to journalists in Geneva. “The parents fall ill, a child may be exposed, the parent is taken for treatment or dies. At the very moment a child most needs someone, fear and stigma can keep relatives and neighbours away.” Nearly 2,000 children affected More than 1,900 boys and girls have either lost one or both parents, or their caregivers, since the outbreak was declared in May, or have been separated from them.…

Senegal’s criminal asset recovery office has recovered more than CFAF 50 billion since 2022, up at least 42.9% from the amount reported in May 2025. Public auctions are a key disposal tool, with more than 6,000 seized or confiscated assets sold since 2023 for ...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty King Letsie III, the Government, and the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho on the momentous occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Independence. SADC joins all Basotho in celebrating the remarkable progress achieved in promoting peace, democracy, stability, and socio-economic advancement as the Kingdom continues to make important contributions towards regional integration, cooperation, and the collective pursuit of sustainable development and prosperity for the peoples of Southern Africa.…

Fuel prices rose by an average 10.7% in October after international oil and refined-product prices increased in September. Gasoline rose 12.43% to 197.20 escudos per liter and normal diesel 12.34% to 190.30 escudos. The government is reviewing the price-mitigation mechanism while ...

Ghana and the Kyrgyz Republic have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation across a range of strategic areas following the inaugural Ghana-Kyrgyzstan Political Consultations held in Accra on Thursday, 1st October, 2026. The Consultations were led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) and his Kyrgyz counterpart, His Excellency Zheenbek Kulubaev. In his remarks, Hon. Ablakwa welcomed his Kyrgyz counterpart and his delegation to Ghana and described the engagement as an important milestone in the evolving relations between the two countries.…

In medical emergencies, the ability to recognise a life-threatening condition, make rapid decisions and deliver the right intervention can determine the difference between life and death. Within a military environment, such capabilities are critical to protecting personnel, strengthening force health protection and sustaining operational readiness. Medical personnel from The Kenya Navy Hospital (TKNH) are undertaking Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training at the Kenya Naval Training College (KNTC) to strengthen their capacity to respond effectively to critical medical emergencies.…

Preventive healthcare plays a critical role in strengthening community wellbeing by promoting early detection of disease, improving health awareness and reducing the impact of preventable illnesses. In remote and underserved areas, accessible medical services are particularly important in supporting healthier, more resilient and productive communities. The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), through Close Operations Sector South, conducted a free medical outreach at Amuma Centre in Fafi Constituency, Garissa County, providing residents with preventive and diagnostic healthcare services in collaboration with local healthcare providers.…

As the African Credit Rating Agency launches this week, Toni Kan and Omome Abu explain why ratings matter more than ever for African DFIs.

Egypt and Morocco are the powerhouses of Africa's most dominant banking region, with Algerian firms also well represented in North Africa.

West Africa is marking the fifteenth anniversary of the Ouagadougou Partnership (OP) this year. Launched in February 2011 in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), this unique regional cooperation framework has helped place family planning at the heart of public health priorities in nine West African countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal and Togo).…