World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a briefing that the outbreak may have started spreading a few months ago and could have been accelerated by a “super-spreader event”, possibly a funeral held in early May.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a communiqué issued after the talks, the group highlighted pressures on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, noting that these risks are “particularly affecting the most vulnerable countries.”
David AbonyoDRC Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said the death toll linked to the outbreak has reached an estimated 131 people from 513 suspected cases. The latest figures mark a sharp increase from the earlier reported 91 deaths out of 350 suspected infections.
Maureen KinyanjuiThose killed included three children and three women. Three other people were injured in the same attack, among them a young girl.
Maureen KinyanjuiAccording to humanitarian medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), nearly one in four people in Somalia are now experiencing acute food insecurity following four consecutive failed rainy seasons that devastated crops, livestock, and water sources.
Yunis DekowThe operation by the name Operation Ramz targeted phishing, malware, and online scams, also resulting in the seizure of 53 servers and nearly 8,000 intelligence pieces shared across 13 countries to strengthen regional cyber cooperation.
Chrispho OwuorOfficials are investigating the source of the strike. The country's defence ministry said three drones had entered the UAE from the "western border direction".
Samuel OtienoUnder US sanctions since 2023, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was the second-in-command of IS worldwide, according to US President Donald Trump and the two militaries.
Samuel OtienoThe suspect, 31, has been identified by officials as an Italian national of Moroccan origin. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the incident as "extremely serious".
Samuel OtienoThe African Union warned that failure to bridge the divide could further complicate Somalia’s fragile political transition and security efforts.
Bradley BosireThe meeting focused on expanding collaboration in key sectors including energy, manufacturing, ports, natural gas, fertiliser production, and infrastructure development, as Tanzania positions itself as a regional investment hub.
Bradley BosireMost of the missing children are aged between two and five years old, according to eyewitness accounts and school staff familiar with the incident.
Bradley BosireTrump did not provide details on when the raid took place or where the operation was carried out. However, he praised Nigeria for working closely with the United States in the fight against extremist groups operating across parts of Africa.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe incident comes as the United States says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a shaky 45-day ceasefire following two days of talks in Washington DC. The US State Department announced the extension on Friday, saying the discussions were aimed at reducing tensions along the border.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe continental health body warned that the outbreak could spread further due to several factors, including heavy movement of people in mining areas around Mongwalu, insecurity in affected regions, gaps in contact tracing, infection control challenges, and the proximity of the outbreak zones to Uganda and South Sudan.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe UAE foreign ministry rejected the claims, saying they were “entirely unfounded” and stressing that relations with Israel are conducted through official and recognised diplomatic channels.
Maureen KinyanjuiIn a joint communiqué, the two leaders expressed concern over growing instability across parts of Africa and the wider world, citing armed conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, poverty, inequality and climate change among the major threats facing the continent.
Bradley BosireThe two leaders are expected to address a wide range of issues, including tariffs, competition in technology, the war linked to Iran, and Washington’s position on Taiwan.
Bradley BosireThe discussions centered on shared priorities in advancing human rights protections, strengthening the rule of law, promoting inclusion, and supporting the Commission as it continues its establishment phase.
Yunis DekowGhana’s appeal, signed by Ablakwa, also proposed coordinated action, including a fact-finding mission, stronger monitoring systems and structured dialogue with South African authorities.
David AbonyoThe Africa Forward 2026 Summit Declaration was adopted in Nairobi on May 12, 2026, setting an 11-area roadmap for renewed Africa–France cooperation on peace, industrialisation, health, energy, digital transformation and AfCFTA-linked trade.
David AbonyoThe declaration adopted on May 12, 2026 outlines a joint framework meant to guide cooperation in peace and security, industrial development, climate action, digital transformation, and economic progress. Leaders stressed the need to strengthen Africa’s voice in institutions where key global decisions are made.
David AbonyoUnder the Nairobi Declaration, countries agreed to strengthen African financial institutions, including banks, pension funds, and development finance bodies, to play a bigger role in funding infrastructure, industrial growth, and social development programmes.
Bradley BosireThe crisis, driven by prolonged drought, destructive floods and rising global fuel prices, has left millions vulnerable to hunger, displacement and disease across the Horn of Africa nation.
Yunis DekowRuto also tied the discussion to the need for value addition across African economies, pointing to continued dependence on imports despite the continent’s rich natural resources.
Bradley BosireAccording to the Deputy President, Kenya is keen on expanding collaboration with Uganda in areas such as trade, infrastructure development, education, healthcare and regional security to boost economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Bradley BosireThe organisation warned that more cases could still be identified due to the conditions on board and the time it takes for symptoms to appear after exposure.
Bradley BosireGuterres said Africa is now central in discussions on how to reshape global financial systems that no longer match today’s realities. He argued that many global structures still reflect a world order created in 1945, which no longer fits current economic and political needs.
Chrispho OwuorIn his address, Museveni pledged to continue pushing Uganda’s development agenda while strengthening regional cooperation and supporting economic growth and stability.
Maureen KinyanjuiFrench President Emmanuel Macron told leaders at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Africa–Europe relations should shift to sovereignty, co-investment and equal partnership, announcing €23 billion for African businesses.
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