WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Global Emergency
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after infections spread beyond the original outbreak zone. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the determination after consulting with authorities in both countries, citing rising infections and expanding transmission. The agency reported about 246 […]
Joint US-Nigerian Mission Eliminates Global ISIS Deputy
US President Donald Trump announced that a joint military operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces successfully neutralized Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State globally. Trump announced the mission on Truth Social, saying the Nigerian militant had been tracked through intelligence sources and would no longer coordinate attacks targeting Africa or the […]
Africa Must Govern Own Digital Infrastructure, Experts Say
Africa’s digital sovereignty debate is intensifying as the continent faces critical decisions about who governs its digital public infrastructure. Experts argue that, while private investment should be welcome, African governments must retain control over system design, data collection policies, and interconnection frameworks governing their digital infrastructure. Fulfilling the growing demand for data center capacity on […]
Telecoms and Construction Drive West Africa’s Company Surge
Nigeria strengthened its dominance in the 2026 ranking of West Africa’s biggest companies, claiming 16 of the region’s top 20 firms. Last year, the country had 15. In contrast, Côte d’Ivoire dropped from four entries to three, while Ghana contributed one company. Airtel Africa retained first place, while MTN Nigeria Communications surged from sixth to […]
