The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Inside the West African Country That Could Be the New Singapore

This week's Visionary Voices sits down with Eric Annan, founder of AYAHQ, one of West Africa's most outspoken entrepreneurs building at the intersection of tech, education, and human connection.

International Business Times · May 15

A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified

African health officials say there is a new outbreak of the Ebola disease in the Central African country of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths

The Independent UK · May 15

As Africa rapidly goes digital, it becomes a prime target for hackers

A reported cyberattack on Senegal’s treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries are struggling to build up their defences against hackers and fraudsters at the same pace.

Radio France Internationale · May 15

Super Group (SGHC) Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Super Group (SGHC) (NYSE:SGHC) reported a record start to 2026, with first-quarter revenue, customer activity, deposits and wagering all reaching new highs, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Chief Executive Officer Neal Menashe said the quarter reflected “the strength of our strategy,

MarketBeat · May 15

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

The Independent UK · May 15

DLocal Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

DLocal (NASDAQ:DLO) reported another quarter of rapid payment volume growth, with management pointing to broad-based merchant expansion across emerging markets while also addressing higher operating expenses and a one-time tax adjustment that weighed on reported earnings. On the company’s first-qua

MarketBeat · May 15

Trump’s aid cuts linked to surge in violence across Africa, new study finds

The Trump administration’s move effectively eliminated over 90 per cent of foreign aid contracts

The Independent UK · May 14

In Sudan, a migrant community reveals a resistance to malaria: the genetic study helping shape medicine

Sudan lies at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East. It has played a key role in human demographic movements, reflected in the diversity of its cultures and languages. Although much of the country is arid, the Nile River has long acted as a corridor for trade, facilitating human…

The Conversation · May 14

Ghana to repatriate 300 citizens after xenophobic incidents in South Africa

Ghana has announced it will evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa, following a spate of xenophobic incidents and protests against immigration across the country in recent weeks.

Radio France Internationale · May 14

Macron announces Paris funding conference to support African peace efforts

A conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will be held in Paris by the end of this year, French President Emmanuel Macron said while on a visit to Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · May 14