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More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further

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In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.

Ghana: Nation Needs $53bn to Fight Climate Change - Mest

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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana will need an estimated $53.3 billion over the next decade to implement its revised climate action plan, underscoring the scale of investment required to tackle climate change while sustaining national development.

Nigeria: Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems Bag 2026 Bet Awards Nominations

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[Vanguard] Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have secured nominations for the 2026 BET Awards, further underlining the global rise and influence of Afrobeats and Nigerian music on the international stage.

Kenya: Sports Department Seeks Billions for Afcon 2027 Preparedness

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- State Department for Sports is seeking parliamentary approval for a Sh32.24 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant increase from the Sh25.49 billion ceiling set in the 2026 Budget Policy Statement as preparations for AFCON 2027 and major sports infrastructure projects gather pace.

Uganda: Forest Pharmacy - How Kibale's Chimpanzees Use Nature to Boost Health and Sexual Vitality

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[Nile Post] Deep within the lush ecosystem of Kibale Forest National Park, a remarkable story of survival, instinct and natural medicine unfolds every day.

Nigeria: Flood Threat - NEMA Launches Response Campaign in Rivers

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[Premium Times] NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, flagged off the exercise during a stakeholders' engagement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt.

Nigeria: FAAN Announces Additional Health Screening Measures, Enhanced Ebola Surveillance At Nigerian Airports

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[Premium Times] The authority says additional health surveillance and screening measures have been activated across international airports following renewed Ebola concerns in parts of Central Africa.

South Africa zoo elephants’ ‘depression’ case goes to court

Africanews  

The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved to a larger conservation park where they can be happy.

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Gunners glory: Arsenal end 22-year wait for Premier League title

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Mikel Arteta’s side has been crowned Premier League champion for the first time since 2004, after Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth on Tuesday.

Kenya: Ruto Says Kazakhstan Visit Meant to Deepen Kenya Trade and Diplomatic Ties

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has described his state visit to Kazakhstan as "deliberate and intentional," saying it is aimed at elevating diplomatic and economic ties between Nairobi and Astana.

Why Co-Ed Schooling Better Prepares Students For The Real World

AfricaDotcom  

Co-Ed Schooling: By Chad Moses, Executive Head, Reddam House uMhlanga If schools are meant to prepare students for the real world, then they should

Somaliland to open first-ever embassy in Jerusalem

Africanews  

Somaliland has announced it will open its first-ever embassy anywhere in the world in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic step following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway territory.

Kenya, Morocco And Nigeria Lead The Way On Intra-African Digital Trade

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Kenya morocco and nigeria: Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria will be the first countries to implement a landmark digital trade solution and accelerate

Ebola Outbreak Escalates In Central Africa: International SOS Experts Available For Urgent Media Briefing And Commentary

AfricaDotcom  

On 17 May, the World Health Organization declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a public health

Nigeria ex-minister on the run arrested after jail sentence

Africanews  

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for corruption, the country’s anti-graft agency said.

Africa’s Path To Gender Economic Parity Has Been Pushed Back By 50 Years, But Digital Entrepreneurship Offers A Way Forward

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Africa's Path To Gender Economic Parity: Women-led startups generate twice the revenue per dollar invested, yet receive less than 1% of venture capital in

China and Russia reaffirm close ties amid US visit

Africanews  

President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.

Bloomwit Concludes Brand Audit And Visibility Support Programme For African Smes, Delivering Transformative Results

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Bloomwit concludes brand audit: The successful completion of the programme supported a cohort of nine African-led businesses through tailored brand audits

Uganda: Govt Issues New Ebola Guidelines for Public Gatherings, Transport

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[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health Uganda has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease during public gatherings, religious services, transport operations and burial ceremonies.

Liberia: Sirleaf Called It Filthy. Boakai Called It Progress. the Trash Remains.

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[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- When former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called Monrovia "filthy" on a popular radio program in late April, she was not saying anything that hundreds of thousands of residents do not already know. What she did was make it politically inconvenient to ignore and that, in Liberia, is when things get complicated.

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