- — Rwanda tightens border controls over deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
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at 5/20/26 12:56amRwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region.- — Rwanda tightens border controls over deadly Ebola outbreak In DR Congo
- at 5/19/26 11:59pmRwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region.
- — Royal Air Maroc launches special World Cup flights for Atlas Lions fans
- at 5/19/26 2:32pmRoyal Air Maroc is ramping up flights to the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding 32 special flights to help transport Moroccan fans supporting the Atlas Lions during the tournament’s group stage.
- — Uganda quarantines over 100 people as WHO raises alarm over Ebola spread
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at 5/19/26 1:16pmUgandan authorities say more than 100 people have been placed under quarantine as health officials work to contain a rare Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. - — Putin arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping
- at 5/19/26 12:15pmRussian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for high-level talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, in a closely watched visit that comes just days after US President Donald Trump concluded his own trip to Beijing.
- — Mobutu-Era Abacost suit makes stylish comeback in DR Congo
- at 5/19/26 10:30amPopularized in the 1970s by former president Mobutu Sese Seko, the collarless jacket was introduced as a symbol of African identity and a rejection of Western-style suits. Nearly three decades after Mobutu’s fall, the garment is once again in high demand
- — WHO warns of ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
- at 5/19/26 9:56amThe World Health Organization is sounding the alarm over the “scale and speed” of a deadly Ebola outbreak sweeping eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- — Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub
- at 5/19/26 9:07amA gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.
- — U.S. plans major expansion of Afrikaner refugee admissions amid political debate
- at 5/19/26 8:39amSupporters of the plan argue it responds to concerns raised by some Afrikaner communities, particularly farmers who say they face targeted violence. However, critics say the move is politically charged and departs from traditional refugee criteria
- — AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced
- at 5/19/26 8:29amThe draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.
- — Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free
- at 5/19/26 7:59amTogo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.
- — Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown
- at 5/19/26 7:31amA Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising concerns about potential wider unrest across Africa.
- — US tightens entry rules over deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo
- at 5/19/26 6:48amThe administration of Donald Trump announced new travel and health screening measures on Monday in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa that has killed more than 130 people.
- — Xi hosts Putin in Beijing following Trump’s China visit
- at 5/19/26 6:17amChinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his own visit to China, highlighting the growing importance of relations among the world’s major powers.
- — Ebola crisis in Congo: over 130 dead as WHO mobilizes supplies
- at 5/19/26 5:38amThe World Health Organization has dispatched 18 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak that has already caused 105 deaths and more than 390 suspected cases.
- — Kenya battles ant smuggling as giant harvester queens fetch hundreds of dollars
- at 5/19/26 4:55amKenyan authorities say the trade amounts to biopiracy and are stepping up efforts to stop traffickers from exploiting one of Africa’s smallest but most remarkable creatures.
- — ICC hears case against former Mitiga Prison commander over abuse
- at 5/19/26 4:00amThe International Criminal Court has opened hearings against former Libyan prison commander Mohammed Ali El Hishri, accused of overseeing widespread crimes against humanity at the notorious Mitiga detention centre near Tripoli.
- — S.Sudan inaugurates first Air Traffic Management Control System
- at 5/19/26 3:21amSouth Sudan launched on Monday a national air management system built by China, hailing the inauguration of the facility as a step towards full control of its skies.
- — What Is Bundibugyo? The rare ebola strain with no vaccine
- at 5/19/26 2:57amA rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC's Ituri province has spread to Uganda. With no approved vaccine or treatment, health officials are monitoring the cross-border spread of this only third recorded Bundibugyo outbreak."
- — Ugandan government sets up border controls amid DRC Ebola outbreak
- at 5/19/26 2:17amThe country's Health workers have already begun checking people's temperatures while also helping them wash their hands near Bundibugyo in western Uganda.
- — France and Algeria seek judicial reset amid journalist case
- at 5/19/26 12:27amFrench Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin travelled to Algeria on Monday as Paris and Algiers attempt to rebuild diplomatic and judicial ties following months of tensions linked to Western Sahara and several high-profile legal cases.
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