$50 million hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive: UN
Massive hostage ransom helped finance al Qaeda gains in Mali
Byanyima urges Uganda to free jailed opposition leader Besigye
Winnie Byanyima urges Uganda to release critically ill opposition leader Kizza Besigye, warning that Museveni challengers face intense state pressure.
Malaria claims nearly 30,000 lives across Congo in 2025
Congo recorded more than 26 million malaria infections and nearly 30,000 deaths in 2025, prompting expanded prevention efforts across high-risk areas.
Egypt and Ukraine unite to protect critical grain trade routes
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed strategies to protect Black Sea shipping corridors.
Violent clashes between ethnic groups leave 20 dead in Nigeria
Security forces move to restore order in Niger State after violent clashes leave at least 20 dead.
Uganda and DRC strengthen cross-border disease surveillance
Health officials from Uganda and DR Congo coordinate efforts to improve early warnings and joint investigations into disease outbreaks.
Kenya seeks panda bonds as it tackles a widening budget gap
Kenya considers $300 million in panda bonds as the government seeks financing options to address its widening budget deficit.
Angola inflation falls to single digits for first time in 11 years
Angola’s cooling inflation could support further interest rate cuts as businesses and analysts assess upcoming economic data.
Madagascar receives vital diesel shipment amid energy crisis
The diesel shipment provides relief for Madagascar as the government tackles shortages through direct control of fuel imports.
Tanzania Railways and FS Engineering sign digital rail agreement
Italy and Tanzania sign a rail agreement under the Mattei Plan for sustainable transport.
DR Congo plans strategy to expand mobile coverage in rural areas
The strategy targets major connectivity gaps affecting millions of people across nearly 3,000 underserved localities in DR Congo.

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