May 27
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for UN Security Council Reform and Greater African Voice
263Chat
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, has called for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council, arguing that the current global… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Pushes for Sweeping UN Reform
Liberian Observer
Liberia has issued one of its strongest diplomatic calls in recent years for far-reaching reforms at the United Nations, warning that the world body risks losing credibility and… Read more »
Sudan: Minister of Finance Leads Sudan Delegation to AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
SNA
Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim led Sudan's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB), hosted by the Republic of the Congo in… Read more »
Kenya: Ai News Anchors and Smart Newsrooms - What Kenya Can Learn From China
Capital FM
Kenyan journalists visiting China have been given a rare glimpse into a fast-changing media world where artificial intelligence is now helping produce news, films and digital… Read more »
Kenya: Tennis Queen Angella Okutoyi Bags Historic Elite Us College Honors
Capital FM
The historic, record-shattering collegiate career of Kenyan tennis prodigy Angella Okutoyi has reached another monumental milestone in the United States. Read more »
May 26
Ethiopia: U.S Ambassador Says Ethiopian No Longer Regional Airline, but Competitor On Global Stage
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines is no longer simply a regional airline but a competitor on the world stage, US Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Massinga, said. Read more »
Africa: Wars and Geopolitical Divisions Constitute 'Dangerous Erosion' of World Order, Warns UN Chief
UN News
The UN Charter is facing one of its gravest tests in decades, Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday, warning that wars, arms races, climate… Read more »
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 »
Senegal: Peking University DongFang Cohort Elects Habibou Dia as Ambassador
allAfrica
Habibou Dia has been elected ambassador of the DongFang Scholarship Program cohort at Peking University following a vote involving representatives from 58 countries. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Faces Rising Ebola Threat As Us Imposes Temporary Travel Restrictions
Shabelle
Somalia is facing growing fears over the possible spread of Ebola as the deadly virus resurfaces in parts of Africa, while the United States has imposed temporary travel… Read more »
Sudan: 'Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Imminent' - WFP
Dabanga
Several convoys carrying life-saving food assistance, have departed from outside the country and are on their way to Sudan to support the most vulnerable groups, the UN World Food… 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
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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 »
Gambia: World Bank Launches Bold Initiative to Eradicate 'Extreme Poverty in Gambia'
The Point
The World Bank has unveiled a major initiative to tackle extreme poverty in The Gambia, with thousands of vulnerable households set to benefit from cash grants and structured… Read more »
Kenya: FIFA Rejects Suspension of Kenya FA Boss Hussein Mohamed
Nile Post
World football governing body Fifa has rejected the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed, ruling that the process used by a section of the… Read more »
Africa: Niger's Service Delivery Shift - Reduced Stockouts, Faster Financing, and Improved Staffing [press release]
World Bank
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Kenya: Kenya, China Move to Deepen Strategic Partnership As Mudavadi Meets Ambassador Guo
Capital FM
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen their longstanding bilateral ties, with fresh discussions focusing on infrastructure development, trade, technology and people-to-people… 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: 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 »
Sudan: Cooperation Between Al-Gezira Health Ministry and IOM to Rehabilitate Basic Health Infrastructure
SNA
The Acting Minister and Director General of Al-Gezira State Ministry of Health, Dr. Osama Abdelrahman Ahmed Al-Faki, discussed on Tuesday with a delegation from the International… 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 »
