Life & Development

Ebola outbreak: Confirmed cases pass 1,500 in DR Congo as death toll rises

Health authorities report 213 recoveries since outbreak in May, while 628 patients remain under care.

Ebola outbreak: Deaths rise as China sends more experts to DR Congo

The central African nation has recorded 1,406 Ebola cases, including 438 deaths, since outbreak was declared on May 15

UN shuts down human rights office in Burkina Faso

The office's operations were suspended by authorities in Ouagadougou three months ago following a UN press release that called on the government to uphold civic space.

UN warns human rights catastrophe already unfolding in Sudan's El-Obeid

The warning raised concerns that El-Obeid could suffer the same fate as Al Fasher in Darfur.

Uganda health ministry confirms isolated Marburg case, Africa CDC says

The Africa CDC has said that Uganda's health ministry has confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease.

Eight Kenyan schoolgirls charged with murder of fellow students in dormitory fire

Kenya has suffered several deadly school fires, with many set by students.

UN warns Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million people into poverty in DRC

The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million more people into poverty in DRC.

Africa CDC, WHO launch unified platform to support Ebola response

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced the launch of a new platform on Sunday to support continental health emergency an Ebola crisis in the region.

Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after deaths in capital

Health authorities report 197 cases in 2 districts southwest of the capital Bangui.

Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak

With Ebola cases topping 1,000, a youth group in eastern DR Congo has decided to join the fight against the deadly virus with altruism as their main weapon.

WHO warns about worsening cholera outbreak in Sudan's Kordofan region

The WHO has warned about a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan's Kordofan region, citing an escalating cholera outbreak.

Global vaccine body Gavi says to prioritise companies that will produce Ebola jab in Africa

UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, said on Wednesday they are seeking information from vaccine developers and manufacturers on plans to develop a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

France records first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo

Authorities say a monitoring system is in place for French aid workers returning to national territory.

Kenya to charge students for murder in deadly school dormitory fire

Kenyan prosecutors said on Tuesday they will charge a number of students with murder of 16 schoolmates in the burning of a dormitory in late May 2026.

Family has final say over Zambia ex-president Lungu's burial, court rules

The South African supreme court overturned an earlier ruling that ordered the remains of former president Edgar Lungu to be handed to the Zambian government for repatriation.

Kenyan government halts US Ebola centre as health minister faces contempt case

Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

DENEYAP Technology Workshops will run a face-to-face summer school for middle and high school students, with 24 hours of practical robotics and coding training over three weeks.

Top 10 African universities: South Africa tops in latest rankings

The University of Cape Town is Africa’s leading university although its placed 184th in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.

Kenyan court finds health minister in contempt over Ebola facility

Kenya's High Court found Health Minister Aden Duale in contempt of court on Monday for disobeying orders to halt the construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at an air base in central Kenya.

South Africa repatriates 5,000 Malawians in migration crackdown

The South African government has also reiterated its commitment to maintaining strong diplomatic relations with African countries as it accelerates the repatriation process.

Ebola outbreak: 17 medics dead as virus spreads 'fast'

Some 75 medics have been infected as basic gear to protect themselves like gloves and masks are running short, according to health officials.

Turkish envoy inaugurates school laboratories donated by TİKA in Uganda

Officials say the project is a gift from the Turkish people to strengthen Uganda’s IT knowledge and complement the country’s overall education sector.

Ebola outbreak may be worst ever, Africa CDC warns

The African Union's health agency says that currently tens of thousands of contacts of those ill with the disease had not been traced.

G7 leaders call for 'coordinated' response to Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda

G7 leaders have called for a "strong and coordinated response" to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.