Nigeria reports no active Ebola cases after Swiss patient evacuated
Nigeria has no active Ebola cases following the medical evacuation of a Swiss woman receiving treatment for the virus and her husband to Switzerland on […]
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Nigeria traces 53 contacts after confirming Ebola case in Abuja
Nigerian health authorities have identified and begun monitoring 53 contacts linked to the country’s only confirmed Ebola case, as efforts to contain the infection continue. […]
Feysa retains Chicago Marathon crown as Kipruto wins men’s race
Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa successfully defended her Chicago Marathon title on Sunday, 11 October 2026, while Kenya’s Amos Kipruto won the men’s race. Feysa pulled clear […]
African leaders launch $16bn refinery project in Kenya’s Lamu
Five African Heads of state broke ground for a $16 billion oil refinery in Kenya’s coastal town of Lamu on Wednesday, 30 September 2026, amid […]
Zimbabwe defeat Uganda to claim 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens crown
Zimbabwe won the 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Series after defeating hosts Uganda 26-19 in the final at the Kyadondo Rugby Ground in Kampala on Sunday, […]
CAF confident East Africa will meet AFCON 2027 hosting deadlines
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has expressed confidence that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, dismissing […]
Uganda begins construction of $300m strategic fuel terminal
Uganda began constructing a 320-million-litre petroleum storage terminal in Mpigi District on Thursday, September 17, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen fuel security and […]
Kenya beats London, Rome to secure Africa’s first World Athletics Championships in 2029
Kenya has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Nairobi the first African city to stage the global competition. World Athletics President […]
Uganda appoints Vitol to market ‘Pearl Sweet’ crude ahead of 2027 exports
Uganda has selected global energy trader Vitol to market the government’s crude oil allocation ahead of planned exports in early 2027, the Uganda National Oil […]
Tanzania, Uganda sign deal to develop Tanga into regional energy hub
Tanzania and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the northeastern Tanzanian port city of Tanga into a regional energy hub. The […]