May 26
Africa: International Airlines Urged to Stick to Safety Measures in Wake of Ebola Outbreak
UN News
As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with cases confirmed in neighbouring Uganda, the UN aviation agency is urging… Read more »
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
allAfrica
World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly. Read more »
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies Read more »
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
Premium Times
The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2026
allAfrica
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Africa: Building Ethiopia's Pharmaceutical Future - From Strong Regulation to Local Production [press release]
World Bank
Ethiopia is transforming from an import-dependent market into a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. After becoming the 9th African nation to reach WHO Maturity Level 3, local… Read more »
Africa: Türkiye Reaffirms Commitment to Africa On Africa Day
The Point
The Republic of Türkiye has reaffirmed its growing partnership and solidarity with African nations as the continent commemorates Africa Day 2026, marking another milestone in… Read more »
Africa: Niger's Service Delivery Shift - Reduced Stockouts, Faster Financing, and Improved Staffing [press release]
World Bank
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Africa: Africa Must Reduce Dependence On External Markets - Lamola
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says Africa must urgently accelerate regional integration and intra-African trade to shield the continent from… Read more »
Africa: Tinubu Has Turned Nigeria From Africa's Giant Into 'Hunger Hotspot' - - Atiku
Leadership
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that President Bola Tinubu has turned Nigeria from "Africa's giant into a hunger hotspot," following the latest warning by the… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Summit Explores Africa's Sustainability, Food Security Challenges
Capital FM
Leaders from the private sector, NGOs and development organisations gathered in Nairobi for the Geopolitics of Sustainability in Africa Summit to discuss food security, climate… Read more »
Africa: Planes, Trains and Pandemics - Lessons From Covid-19 About Travel Risks Posed By Hantavirus and Ebola [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
International travel volumes have now fully recovered from the downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the upcoming World Cup poised to drive a surge in Canadian tourism,… Read more »
Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union Election Observation Mission to the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 26 May 2026
African Union
The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic… Read more »
Africa: Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises
African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Marks AU Day With Colourful Flag-Raising Ceremony
Ghanaian Times
Ghana yesterday joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 63rd African Union (AU) Day with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra. Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Space Governance for Global Space Economy Participation
SAnews.gov.za
Africa's meaningful participation in the rapidly expanding global space economy will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on strengthening the continent's legal,… Read more »
Africa: Arsenal's Global Community Shows What Social Cohesion Can Still Look Like [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Far beyond entertainment, sport has repeatedly demonstrated a unique ability to unite people across divisions of race, class, geography and generation. Arsenal's 2025/26 Premier… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC, Celebratelab Confab Focus On Africa-Led Disease Solutions
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to host a major continental public health initiative this week as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention partners with regional laboratory and health… Read more »
Africa: Africa Day Ceremony - Call for Unity to Tackle Africa's Challenges
Tunis Afrique Presse
An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve… Read more »
Africa: Experts, Patients Demand Better Psoriasis Care At First-Ever Africa Forum
New Times
People living with a skin condition known as psoriatic disease in Africa are calling for greater inclusion in decisions about their treatment, amid growing concern over the high… Read more »
Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Building an Integrated, Prosperous, and Financially Sovereign Africa
African Union
Kicking off the 61st #AfDBAM2026 in Brazzaville, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, representing H.E. Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU's… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of AU Commission On Africa Day [press release]
African Union
His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China Read more »
Africa: Manamela Secures Business Backing for South Africa's Skills Revolution
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
African Union
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof. @AmbMiguelBembe , Ambassador of the Republic of #Angola to the Federal… Read more »
Africa: PM Nsengiyumva Joins Leaders for Africa Day Celebration in Brazzaville
New Times
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joined African leaders, policymakers, diplomats and development partners in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for the Africa Liberation Day… Read more »
