Nigeria Ebola: First Case Confirmed in Abuja as Kenya’s Cluster Grows to Nine
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case, a Bundibugyo infection in a woman who flew into Abuja from Uganda. Here is what we know, and how Kenya’s cluster is developing.
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South Africa Mid-Term Budget to Test Revenue Windfall, Fiscal Anchor and Credit Rating Hopes
South Africa’s finance minister is expected to present an improved fiscal outlook in Wednesday’s mid-term budget, as a tax revenue windfall, a new fiscal anchor and credit rating hopes come into focus.
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Africa Finance Corporation Targets Iron Ore and Uranium as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Grows
Africa’s mineral resources are attracting renewed attention from development financiers as demand for industrial metals and energy-related materials reshapes global supply chains. The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is seeking investment opportunities in iron ore and uranium, potentially expanding its role in projects designed to connect the continent’s natural resources with international markets. The Lagos-based institution’s…
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East African Community Advances Digital Trade Plans to Help Businesses Reach Regional Markets
East African countries are advancing plans to make cross-border online commerce more accessible to businesses and consumers, as regional policymakers work to improve digital infrastructure, consumer protection, payment systems and trade regulations. The East African Community (EAC) announced on 16 October 2026 that its member states had agreed on further measures to strengthen e-commerce and…
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Eighth Province as Regional Health Risks Grow
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Ebola outbreak has expanded into an eighth province, adding to the challenges facing health authorities as infections are also reported in neighbouring countries. According to reporting by Reuters on 18 October, the country’s National Institute of Biomedical Research confirmed two cases in North Ubangi province, including one death….
