Africa

Ethiopia’s democratic journey reaches a new milestone

Seventh national election reflects decades of political and institutional evolution

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An Ethiopian woman casts her vote at a polling station in the general election in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Race to develop Ebola vaccine heats up

Nearly 250 people are suspected to have died and more than 1,100 infected with the strain

The escalating nature of the Ebola outbreak has sparked a race to find a vaccine that can be quickly developed, manufactured then tested in humans during clinical trials in the affected region.

Why Africa may hold the keys to 21st-century economy

Once viewed through the lens of aid, Africa is now seen as a partner in growth

Africa is a continent rich in minerals powering the green economy, alive with the energy of the world’s youngest population, and open to trade routes and partnerships that serve mutual futures.

Ebola spread risk is high regionally, low globally: WHO

Outbreak could last at least two months as aid efforts intensify to stem the spread

Ground crew load medical supplies onto a United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) operated charter plane bound for Bunia in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates delivery as part of the response to an Ebola outbreak, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on May 20, 2026.

Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is it? Should you worry?

Rare strain spreads across conflict-hit region as WHO warns of possible wider transmission

A health official uses a thermometer to screen people in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Businessman's remains found inside crocodile

Crocodile shot, airlifted, remains of businessman found inside

The remains of man found inside a 15-foot crocodile.

Elephant attack: American hunter killed during safari

Attack highlights risks of big-game hunting in African forests

Gabon’s forests are a stronghold for the African forest elephant, a species classified as critically endangered.

First malaria treatment for newborns gets prequalified

WHO prequalifies artemether-lumefantrine for babies weighing two to five kilograms

The newly prequalified treatment, artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest malaria patients

Pope Leo in Africa: What this tour signals

Historic visit to four nations comes amid global tensions

Pope Leo XIV greets people after a speech at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument in El Madania, near Algiers on April 13, 2026.

Ghana players’ luxury watches stolen in Vienna hotel

Rolex watches and cash taken ahead of international friendly against Austria

Authorities confirm no violence in rare incident in the Austrian capital. [Illustrative image]

Uganda’s ‘cricket grannies’ redefine ageing with sport

Women aged 50 to 90 find health, joy and community through weekly cricket sessions

What began with 10 players is now a thriving community tackling health and loneliness.

Ants in tubes: Two arrested for wildlife trafficking

Suspects accused of illegal trade as demand for rare insects rises

Kenya Wildlife Services wardens deliver exhibits of live ants confiscated from Chinese national, Zhan Kequn and his co-accused Kenyan, Charles Mwangi (both not in picture) to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) law courts, before the accused arraignment to take a plea against charges of dealing in wildlife species contrary to laws regulating wildlife conservation after they we're found in possession of more than two thousand live ants intended to be trafficked internationally in Nairobi on March 17, 2026.

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