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World Bank commits $426.6 million to Ebola response

The World Bank Group has committed $426.6 million to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo and strengthen regional preparedness.
14-Oct-2026

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Future growth engine: How can Africa leapfrog with AI?

Africa can leapfrog with AI by investing in infrastructure, skills, local data and vernacular technologies while fostering regional integration, partnerships and homegrown innovation.
04-Sep-2026

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    From port to road, the journey of an electric vehicle in Kenya

    This story traces an electric vehicle's journey from imported components at the Port of Mombasa to local assembly and Kenyan roads, while examining the growth of the EV industry, its benefits and the challenges of cost, charging infrastructure and adoption.
    30-Sep-2026

    Ekurhuleni killings tests South Africa's response to femicide

    Three suspects — two women and a man — were arrested over the weekend in connection with the murder of Jabulile Ntimba, the ninth victim. Her body was found in Dawn Park, Boksburg, on September 17.
    22-Sep-2026

    Reporter's Diary: Kenyan urbanites brace for El Niño

    El Niño is a naturally occurring climate pattern that typically develops every two to seven years, when waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific become unusually warm.
    19-Sep-2026

    Ebola threat puts South Sudan’s lifesaving trauma care on alert

    The ICRC is strengthening infection-control measures and contingency plans at Juba Military Hospital as an Ebola outbreak in neighboring DRC raises concerns over cross-border transmission and its potential impact on care for conflict-wounded patients.
    16-Sep-2026

    El Niño is strengthening: What could it mean for Africa?

    El Niño is expected to become a very strong event later this year, with impacts likely to vary across Africa. The Greater Horn of Africa is forecast to experience wetter-than-normal conditions, increasing the risk of flooding, while parts of Southern Africa face a higher risk of drought. Governments and humanitarian agencies are stepping up preparedness and anticipatory action.
    09-Sep-2026

    Reporter’s dairy: Kenya’s milk shortage

    Kenya’s milk shortage is worsening as drought drives up feed costs and reduces production.
    09-Sep-2026
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    What makes this project different? And can Dangote’s latest investment deliver on its promise to transform East Africa’s energy landscape? In this episode of Africa Watch, Zawadi Mudibo goes to Lamu to find out what it will take to make that promise a reality.
    Africa
    05-Oct-2026
    With the world’s best athletes heading to Nairobi in 2029, the big question is: What records could fall on Kenyan soil?
    Africa
    03-Oct-2026
    For decades, Africa has called for greater representation at the United Nations Security Council, the body responsible for some of the world’s most consequential decisions on international peace and security.
    Africa
    30-Sep-2026
    Could a shift from the Mercator map to equal-area alternatives change how the world sees Africa and its global influence?
    Africa
    29-Sep-2026
    In this episode of Africa Watch, Robert Nagila tracks the potential impact of this powerful El Niño across the continent, examines the risks to communities and livelihoods, and looks at why experts are urging people to pay attention to local forecasts and prepare early.
    Africa
    24-Sep-2026
    The 4th China-Africa Peace and Security Forum brings together defence ministers, military officers, African Union representatives and security scholars to discuss Africa’s security challenges.
    Africa
    18-Sep-2026
    For many undocumented foreigners in Kenya, the 90-day window offers a chance to put their status in order—but also raises concerns over what happens to those who fail to meet the deadline. As embassies prepare to handle a surge in applications, one question remains: will the new grace period bring clarity and a path to regularization, or leave many migrants facing an uncertain future?
    Africa
    20-Sep-2026
    Why should Africa be watching the “Gate of Tears”? Hear our reporter Robert Nagila unpack its importance in this episode of Africa Watch.
    Africa
    20-Sep-2026

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