May 26
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: 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 »
Angola: Angolan Armed Forces 'S Chief of Staff Defends Strengthened Cooperation
ANGOP
The Chief of the General Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), Air Force General Altino dos Santos, defended on Tuesday, the need for African leaders to strengthen cooperation… Read more »
Angola: Angola Has Hydroelectric Potential of 18,000 Megawatts
ANGOP
Angola has an estimated energy potential of 18,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity, 50,000 megawatts of solar power, 3,000 megawatts of wind and biomass energy, the Secretary… Read more »
Angola: Over 1,000 Liters of Smuggled Petrol Seized in Cuvango
ANGOP
A total of 1.300 liters of petrol were seized in the municipality of Cuvango, province of Huíla, on Monday, on suspicion of smuggling, ANGOP learned. Read more »
Angola: Death Toll Rises to Three in Car Collision in Northern Cabinda
ANGOP
The number of deaths from a truck collision that occurred on Monday morning in the village of Fortaleza, Ngoio municipality, Cabinda province, has risen to three. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf3.7 Billion Earmarked for Green City Land Payouts
New Times
About Rwf3.7 billion is needed to compensate landowners affected by the upgrading of an informal settlement under the implementation of the Green City Kigali Masterplan. Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Alert - Kikuube Intensifies Surveillance, Shuts Border Points With DRC
Nile Post
Authorities in Kikuube District have temporarily closed Uganda's border points with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and banned community gatherings, including markets,… 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 »
East Africa: EAC, IGAD Tackle Roaming, Cross-Border Payment Costs
New Times
When Noel Nkurikiye's truck drivers cross into neighbouring countries such as Tanzania, their cargo keeps moving, but communication becomes costly. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Honduras Explore Infrastructure Cooperation During Vice President's Visit
New Times
Rwanda and Honduras on Monday, May 25, explored areas of cooperation in infrastructure development during a visit to Kigali by the Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera… Read more »
Rwanda: Trinity Metals Launches Deep Drilling At Nyakabingo Mine
New Times
Trinity Metals has launched an advanced drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo District as part of efforts to expand mineral resources and support long-term tungsten… Read more »
Rwanda: Northern Corridor States Push Digital Reforms to Ease Trade Barriers
New Times
Countries along the Northern Corridor are considering stronger digital customs systems and cross-border information sharing to address persistent non-tariff barriers (NTBs) slowing… 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 »
Rwanda: Affordable Housing Is a Foundation for Prosperity
New Times
Affordable housing is not a luxury. It is one of the clearest indicators of whether a country's development is working for ordinary people. 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 »
Rwanda: UN Honours Rwandan Peacekeepers in South Sudan
New Times
Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were on Monday, May 25, awarded prestigious UN service medals during a ceremony held at the UN… Read more »
Rwanda: Connecting a Nation in Motion [opinion]
New Times
It starts with a song. Read more »
May 25
Angola: Death Toll Rises to 29 in Mine Collapse in Bengo Province
ANGOP
The death toll from the collapse of an illegal gold mine on Saturday in the municipality of Nambuangongo, Bengo Province, has risen from 28 to 29, as well as the number of injured… Read more »
Africa: The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait [analysis]
Nigeria Health Watch
“As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down” These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Drones Strike Radio Station in Rebel-Held DR Congo, With Threat to Kill Next Time
CPJ
The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has joined a growing number of conflicts where drones are being used to target journalists, as two strikes hit a community radio… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Suspected Ebola Cases Top 900 in DR Congo As Epidemic Spreads, Warns WHO Chief
RFI
The head of the World Health Organization says more than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 101 confirmed cases. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola 'Outpacing Containment Efforts'
UN News
There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola - Potential Death Toll in DRC Tops 200
Independent (Kampala)
The number of deaths attributed to an Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exceeded 200, the Ministry of Communication and Media said on the X social… Read more »
Angola: Angola Exported Over 93 Million Barrels of Crude Oil in 2025
ANGOP
Angola exported approximately 93,077 barrels of crude oil in 2025, a 7% decrease compared to 2024, according to the Management Report of the National Agency of Oil, Gas and… Read more »
