The Latest Breaking News from Africa

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.

The Conversation · May 19

How rampant violence made Nigeria an insecurity hotspot in the Sahel – mapped

Data lays bare the extent and geographical spread of attacks in Africa’s most populous country

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Ebola Scare Deepens as Infected American Is Rushed to Germany in High-Security Transfer: CDC Confirms

An American doctor infected with Ebola has been evacuated to Germany for treatment, intensifying concerns over the escalating outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

International Business Times UK · May 19

Ancient tooth proteins suggest ‘Homo erectus’ may have left a genetic legacy in people today

For most of the 20th century, the model of human origins was a tree: with the trunk dividing into branches, and then twigs. Each species of human relative (hominin) was a neat, single branch.

The Conversation · May 18

Fresh U.S. Strikes in Nigeria Highlight Washington's Growing Military Footprint in West Africa

Nigerian military spokesperson Samaila Uba said operations "in close coordination" with the United States would continue to "disrupt terrorist networks" and deny militants safe haven

Latin Times · May 18

Ebola and hantavirus have Africa talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades

A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid

The Independent UK · May 18

Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists

Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that…

The Conversation · May 18

Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilance

Global health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and reviewing preparedness measures. Experts highlight robust airport screening and surveillance systems in India. Ebola spreads through direct contact, not airborne transmission like COVID-19. Early detection and infection control are…

The Economic Times · May 18

New Ebola Outbreak Kills 80 as WHO Declares a Public Health Emergency

A new Ebola outbreak in central Africa that has killed 80 people raises fears of a wider outbreak amid a humanitarian crisis, regional war, and violence.

International Business Times UK · May 18

US, Nigeria launch fresh kinetic strikes on ISIS targets

US Africa Command, in coordination with Nigeria, conducted kinetic strikes against ISIS militants in Northeastern Nigeria. This operation follows the recent killing of a top ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint US-Nigerian mission. The strikes aim to diminish ISIS's capacity to plan attacks threatening regional and US security.

The Times of India · May 18