May 26
Malawi: UN Faces 25-40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction As Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi
Nyasa Times
The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30… 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 »
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 »
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: 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 »
Uganda: Desert Lessons - Finding Resilience and Revelation in Saudi Arabia
Nile Post
Every year on February 22, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its Founding Day. I join in these celebrations; to honour a nation whose story continues to inspire, provoke… 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 »
Uganda: Health Alert - U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda - May 26, 2026 [press release]
U.S. Embassy Kampala
The Department of State updated the Uganda Travel Advisory to Level 4 and advises U.S. citizens Do Not Travel to Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak. The Department also advises… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia U-17 Gaffer in Europe for Players' Scouting Mission
The Point
Head Coach of The Gambia U-17 team Yahya Manneh is currently in European for players' scouting mission. Read more »
Gambia: Foreign Affairs Ministry Probes Allegations Involving Gambia's Embassy in Moscow
The Point
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad notes with serious concern the recent social media reports alleging abuse of domestic staff involving… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Embassy in DC Receives Ecowas Ambassadors
The Point
Ambassadors representing countries in the ECOWAS sub regional bloc on Thursday, May 21, 2026 convened at the Embassy of The Republic of The Gambia in Washington to discuss… Read more »
Nigeria: Evra Urges Manchester United to Sign 'Game-Changer' Osimhen
Leadership
Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has voiced his strong desire for the club to acquire Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, labelling the Galatasaray loanee as the… Read more »
Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime [press release]
African Union
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May 25
Ghana: This Must Be Our Last IMF Bailout - President Mahama
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend took his Resetting Ghana Tour to the Savannah Region, where he expressed the hope that it would be the last time Ghana would seek a… 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 »
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 25, 2026
allAfrica
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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 »
Africa: How can the Global South chart its path to development by seizing the economic and financial opportunities of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, in light of the characteristics of Chinese diplomacy? [guest column]
allAfrica
My stay in China as part of the DongFang scholarship program at Peking University (PKU) allowed me to immerse in the heart of China's institutional and administrative architecture,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: FIFA Clears Congolese Team for World Cup Amid Ebola Outbreak
Independent (Kampala)
The world's governing football body, FIFA, and the Congolese Association Football Federation (FECOFA) both say that the players and coaching staff of the national team of the… Read more »
Liberia: China Expands Support for Liberia's Digital Transformation Agenda
New Dawn
The People's Republic of China has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Liberia, emphasizing that China remains committed to working with the Liberian government to deepen… Read more »
Mozambique: IMF to visit Mozambique in June, in Rapid Policy Change
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
An IMF team will visit Mozambique in June to discuss a new loan, in a sudden reversal of its position announced on 23 April. A year ago in April 2025 Mozambique and the IMF… Read more »
Africa: African Union Leaders Issue Joint Africa Day Call for Unity, Reform, and a Renewed Commitment to Agenda 2063
African Union
On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign Mining Cooperation Agreement - - Minister
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development says the agreement with Türkiye will strengthen cooperation in mining technology, exploration and investment. Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu Polls 11 Million Votes in APC Presidential Primaries, Promises to Consolidate Economic Reforms [document]
State Department
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes after the nationwide collation of… Read more »
Nigeria: VP Shettima Pushes Deeper Nigeria-Benin Ties At President Wadagni's Inauguration [document]
State Department
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and a deeper strategic partnership with the Republic of Benin to sustain economic… Read more »
