UNBELIEVABLE: 18 | History Defined

Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa

WHO data show 3,605 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases in DR Congo, surpassing the 2018 Kivu epidemic. Deaths now exceed 1,600, with no licensed vaccine.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

South Africa pushes for Africa migration talks after violent internal protests and Ceuta crisis

The South African government is pushing for Africa-wide migration talks following tensions that have seen thousands of migrants leave the country

The Independent UK · Aug 5

El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year

UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Why this Spanish city has remained in Africa for more than 500 years despite being surrounded by Morocco

Ceuta, a unique Spanish enclave perched in Africa, is at the heart of a persistent territorial tension with Morocco. Renowned for its vital position as a European Union external border, the city is fortified by tall fences and extensive surveillance. The harrowing border crossing event in 2022 underscored both the…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Ghana bets on AI and coding in bid to modernise national curriculum

Ghana has introduced artificial intelligence, coding and computer programming into its national curriculum, for pupils from kindergarten to junior high school, becoming one of the few African countries to embed these subjects in basic education.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4

Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found

The black mamba, often cited as the most dangerous snake on the African continent, occupies a wide array of habitats. This snake thrives in arid savannas and rocky terrains throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe frequently report incidents of black mamba bites. Remarkably, sightings have increased…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Brickbat: Where in the World?

The U.S. State Department apologized after showing a map of Africa at an international AIDS conference in Brazil that mislabeled every… The post Brickbat: Where in the World? appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 4

How rose-ringed parakeets went from escaped pets to one of Britain's most recognisable birds

Bright green, loud and unmistakable, rose-ringed parakeets have become one of the most recognisable birds in London's parks and gardens, despite having no natural historical presence anywhere in Britain. The species, native to parts of Africa and South Asia, was first confirmed breeding in the wild in Britain in 1969,…

The Times of India · Aug 4

Mintoak acquires rewards fintech ICC Loyalty to expand bank platform in West Asia, Africa

Bengaluru-based Mintoak has acquired Dubai's ICC Loyalty for consumer rewards technology. This acquisition was largely funded by Mintoak's cash reserves and a small debt. ICC Loyalty manages credit card reward points for thirty-four banks and eleven million customers. The combined entity now offers a full-stack solution for bank clients. This…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Hundreds flee Ethiopia's Tigray after fighting flares near border with Sudan

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of people run from the most serious fighting to break out in Tigray since 2022, with many heading to Sudan despite the conflict there. Also, Nigeria is still probing links that Mexican drug cartels may have to Africa's top economy. Plus Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper ⁠Vozinha…

France 24 · Aug 3