Africa

Africa CDC Chief Warns Border Closures Could Drive Ebola Spread Underground
“Closing borders does not stop an outbreak. It pushes people onto routes we cannot see,” Kaseya said.

Jacob Zuma’s Daughter Implicated in Russian Recruitment Network After Botswana Man Dies in Ukraine
The post, which cited information allegedly recovered from Namogang's phone and documents, claimed he had been recruited through a WhatsApp group called “Work in Russia”.

Zimbabweans Captured in Ukraine Want to Return to Russia After Release
“We have been here in captivity for some time, and it’s like we’re now forgotten. We are worried about our families and relatives; they don’t know our fate,” the captives said in a message from prison.

Putin Pledges to Stop Russian Army Recruitment of Kenyans, Ruto Says
More than 1,000 Kenyans have been lured to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine, according to an intelligence report tabled before the Kenyan parliament in February.

Ghana Seeks Justice for Javits Frimpong, 15, Killed in New York Shooting
“We will pursue justice, and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it,” Ablakwa said.

4,932 Dead: Africa CDC Warns Africa Is Losing Ground Against Ebola
“Yesterday I stood before more than 40 African ministers and said what the data tells us: we are not winning so far. 10,172 confirmed cases. 4,932 people have gone,” he said.

Dangote’s $4.1 billion IPO is a False Solution to Africa’s Energy Problems
We cannot achieve genuine energy sovereignty by changing where we process oil while remaining dependent on oil itself.

Zimbabwe To Recall 26 Ambassadors In Shift To Deal-Drivem Diplomacy
Zimbabwe is preparing its largest diplomatic reset in a decade, with up to 26 ambassadors set to be recalled from foreign postings.

FBI Strikes Nigerian Scam Networks: 9 Arrested, US$11m Tracked
“To the criminals targeting Americans from overseas: JUSTICE WILL FIND YOU,” he said.

Nigeria Evacuates Ebola Patient to Switzerland
In a statement shared on X, Pate said the woman was stable, conscious and communicating, with laboratory results showing signs of returning towards baseline.