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India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak

India and the African Union have postponed the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. The decision, citing an "emerging public health situation" in Africa, is an apparent reference to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The summit, initially set for May 28-31, aimed to bolster…

The Economic Times

Trump wants health deals with African nations to replace US aid – but it isn’t going how he planned

IN FOCUS: After slashing billions of dollars from support for nations across Africa, the Trump administration is seeking to sign individual health funding deals with individual countries – but aid experts say there is a catch. Rachel Hagan reports

The Independent UK

Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

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Former stars debate Africa’s World Cup chances

JOHANNESBURG - Former Senegal star El Hadji Diouf shares the belief of CAF president Patrick Motsepe that an African team can win the 2026 World Cup, but Nigeria great Jay-Jay Okocha is unsure.

Bangkok Post

From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from Lagos

Aliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africa’s richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey began in 1977 when he started trading cement with a small loan from his uncle after completing college. Born on April 10, 1957, in Kano, Nigeria, he gradually built…

The Economic Times

No country has ever developed without urbanising, World Bank economist tells Euronews at Baku forum

Urbanisation drives economic growth and job creation, a World Bank senior expert told Euronews at the World Urban Forum in Baku, but warned that Africa faces a financing gap that no single institution can fill alone.

Euronews

9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement

Nine migrants deported from the United States have landed in Sierra Leone, according to the West African country

The Independent UK

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Africa’s capital must stay home to plug its financing gap: how it could be done

Africa is providing cheap liquidity to wealthy nations. In return it is paying huge interest rates to external institutional investors at the cost of its own development.

The Conversation

Lesotho’s mountain life was harsh for early humans: fire made all the difference

When imagining our early human ancestors in prehistoric Africa hundreds of thousands of years ago, one might envision trekkers plodding across a savanna, baking under an equatorial sun.

The Conversation

Bleeding and sepsis at childbirth are a danger to mothers: Sierra Leone study shows a simple screening tool can detect risk in time

Severe bleeding after birth (postpartum haemorrhage) is the leading cause of maternal mortality globally. It causes approximately 70,000 deaths annually. About 80% occur in Africa and South Asia. A recently published World Health Organization analysis shows postpartum haemorrhage accounts for 28% of maternal deaths in sub-Saharan Africa, compared to 14%…

The Conversation

Haier Signs Four-Year Sponsorship with Al Ahly FC, Becoming the Club's Second Main Sponsor

CAIRO, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Haier, the world's No. 1 major appliances brand for 17 consecutive years as ranked by Euromonitor International, has signed a four-year sponsorship agreement with Al Ahly FC, Egypt's most iconic and successful club in African football history with a record 12 CAF Champions League…

AAP

Why Did George Clooney 'Ghost' Prince Harry? Shock Hollywood Snub Explained

George and Amal Clooney have reportedly iced out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with insiders claiming the actor now prefers to be seen alongside King Charles and Prince William.

International Business Times UK

Vaccine to tackle Ebola outbreak will take six to nine months, says WHO

The response to the current wave of the disease, which has caused 139 deaths in central Africa to date, has been hampered by security concerns

The Guardian - UK

ITC Infotech and InsureMO partner to bring AI-driven insurance modernisation to West Asia, Africa, and India

Alliance combines ITC Infotech's agentic AI framework with InsureMO's over 2,500 insurance APIs, enabling carriers to deploy intelligent automation without replacing core systems

The Economic Times

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The Times of India

What lies beneath Lake Kivu: A hidden force that could awaken without warning and explode into catastrophe

Something unusual sits quietly in central Africa, and it doesn’t look dangerous at first glance. A vast, calm lake stretches across the landscape, reflecting the sky like any other scenic body of water. Yet deep beneath its surface, a very different world exists. Experts say enormous volumes of gas are…

Euronews

Want to climb Africa’s highest mountain? Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe is about to get easier

Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June.

AAP

Zoomlion Deepens Local Operations in Africa to Support Regional Infrastructure Development

CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") is strengthening its local operations in Africa to better support regional infrastructure, agricultural mechanization and long-term market development. The move comes as China's expanded zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to…

AAP

Checker Raises $8M from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures and Framework Ventures to Unify Fragmented Digital Asset Markets for Institutions

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Checker, a global network that enables financial institutions to plug into stablecoins and digital asset liquidity, cross-border payments, treasury, and credit via a single API, announced today that it has raised $8M in funding from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures, and Framework Ventures.…

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The Independent UK

Mothers and midwives from across Africa and UK demand world leaders protect women giving birth

Protest in Geneva calls for clean water in every health centre and maternity ward to save mothers and newborns from dying – with the call coming in the wake of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Conversation

Poor pay is holding back Africa’s biodiversity research and reducing its contribution to global science

Africa is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. But much of its biodiversity remains poorly studied. Research from the continent contributes to less than 1% to global scientific output.

Euronews

Africa’s business leaders push for smarter growth at Paris forum {Business Africa}

Across all discussions at the Business Africa Forum, a common thread emerged: self-determination. Whether through fintech innovation, practical AI adoption, or network-driven investment strategies, African entrepreneurs are actively reshaping the rules of engagement.

AAP

Aon Announces Regional Leadership Appointments to Advance Aon United Strategy

DUBLIN, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus will serve as co-CEOs of EMEA, effective June 1, with Buechter overseeing Continental Europe and North Africa and Kus responsible for the UK, Ireland, South Africa…

The Independent UK

Zoo taken to court over claims three South African elephants are depressed

Animal welfare groups claim the elephants, named Lammie, Ramadiba and Mopane, live in an enclosure not much bigger than a soccer field

France 24

Chairman of United Bank for Africa: 'We need to fix our problems ourselves'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 on the sidelines of the Africa-France summit in Nairobi, Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and United Bank for Africa, said "we [in Africa] need to fix our problems ourselves" as Western aid cuts bite, calling on the continent's private sector to step up…

The Conversation

Gut health: why food alone won’t fix childhood stunting

South Africa has a paradox when it comes to food availability. Its supermarkets are overflowing. But it continues to record high levels of stunted growth.

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