AFRICA

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,203 confirmed cases of Ebola, including 321 deaths, since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, according to the latest report released Friday by the country’s public health authorities. According to the report, 148 patients have recovered, …

  Africa’s digital divide shifts from network coverage to internet adoption as connectivity nears universality, according to a new GSMA report.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A decade ago, Africa’s digital challenge was still largely about access. Today, only 9% of Africans remain outside mobile broadband coverage, according …

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia | Xinhua | Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of all types of visas and the entry of travelers from the three countries as a precaution against Ebola, …

  MWANGI: The regional diversification of our banking business continues to strengthen, with more than 50% of the Group’s balance sheet and profit contribution now originating from markets outside our core market of Kenya.   Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Shareholders of Equity Group Holdings Plc have approved …

PARIS | Xinhua |  France has identified and isolated five people who may have been exposed to Ebola after sharing a flight with a doctor who tested positive for the virus. French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on Wednesday that the doctor had worked in the Democratic Republic of the …

  Accra, Ghana | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named International Artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 held in Accra, Ghana. The recognition comes weeks after the Arua-born musician won the Best New Star Gospel Artist …

This year’s fair will spotlight leather and horticulture, two sectors viewed as critical to the region’s industrial ambitions By The Independent The East African Community (EAC) will bring its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair to Kigali in late October, as regional policymakers seek to accelerate industrialisation, …

  Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a fresh $55 million investment from Chinese growth-stage fund NewTrails Capital, bringing the company’s latest funding round to $270 million as it accelerates expansion of its electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, the company …

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have topped 1,000, a new mark in an outbreak that remains active and continues to grow. The DRC Health Ministry said Sunday that the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths, since …

  Sustainable aviation fuel development in Africa is moving from pilot initiatives into early-stage project planning linked to emerging demand and policy signals. Most activity remains in feasibility and financing stages, a gradual build-up toward potential future production capacity.   SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Sustainable aviation fuel development …