Ebola outbreak in Congo claims 15 lives, sparks health alert
Congo declares Ebola outbreak after 15 deaths in Kasai region.
Africa
UN suspends air service in Nigeria’s Northeast over funding crisis
The UN has halted its humanitarian air service in northeast Nigeria after nine years due to a $5.4 million funding gap, threatening aid access for millions.
Trump administration pressed for $500m deal with Eswatini over detained U.S. deportees
Eswatini is detaining five U.S. deportees under a secret deal with the Trump administration after demanding millions of dollars, sparking rights concerns and repatriation disputes.
Burkina Faso parliament passes bill criminalizing homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning same-sex acts, with penalties of up to five years in prison.
ECOWAS links poverty reduction to fight against human trafficking
ECOWAS has urged West African states to reduce poverty as a strategy to combat human trafficking.
Ghana president dismisses Chief Justice for alleged abuse of office
President Mahama has dismissed Chief Justice Torkornoo over alleged abuse of office, though she denies the charges.
Egypt detains TikTok stars over morality and money laundering claims
Egypt has arrested several TikTok stars, sparking criticism that the government is tightening control over online expression under vague indecency laws.
Nigeria, Egypt account for largest share of Africa’s $95bn remittance – report
“Remittances are now one of Africa’s largest and most stable sources of external finance.”
Equatorial Guinea president’s son convicted for selling national plane
President Obiang’s son, Ruslan Obiang Nsue, has been sentenced to six years in prison for illegally selling a state-owned plane.
Equatorial Guinea leader’s son convicted in state aircraft scandal
Obiang Nsue gets six-year jail term for illegally selling national carrier’s aircraft.