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United States
US to send third-country deportees to Central African Republic
Amid demonstrations across the US against Trump’s immigration policies, the impoverished African country has agreed to take deported migrants from other countries.
24 minutes ago
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DR Congo
Congo’s health workers treat Ebola without pay as WHO seeks resources
3 hours ago
China-Africa relations
Chinese team arrives in DR Congo to help fight Ebola, ‘filling US void’
7 Jun 2026 - 2:31PM
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Ebola virus
WHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak
The figure marks an increase of 100 cases and 20 deaths from Friday, amid growing concern over the scale of the epidemic.
6 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
Environment
Asia’s marine pledges face credibility test at global ocean conference
Experts say even as momentum on ocean commitments grows in Asia, gaps in implementation and delivery remain.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
United Nations
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council
Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM
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Ebola virus
Kenya health minister says US Ebola quarantine centre will proceed amid protests
Kenyans are angry their land is being used by a foreign power in a way that has colonial undertones, and over the risk of Ebola spreading.
3 Jun 2026 - 11:36PM
China airliners
Why China’s C909 jet is rapidly being deployed in Xinjiang
The Chinese-made jet debuted in Xinjiang as recently as 2023, but is now being used on more than 120 routes in the region.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:00AM
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Ebola virus
Protests over US Ebola centre in Kenya kill 2
A Kenyan court blocked the proposed US Ebola quarantine centre for another three weeks.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:34PM
Ebola virus
WHO chief ends DR Congo visit as group warns Ebola likely spread undetected
Tedros meets President Tshisekedi amid warnings that four out of five virus contacts have gone untraced.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:20PM
United States
US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas
US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
Ebola virus
Young Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens
Health Minister Aden Duale has said the quarantine centre was for ‘everyone’ and not exclusively for US nationals.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:05PM
Nigeria
Nigeria’s opposition divided, incumbent Tinubu eyes second term
Despite economic pains and an Islamist insurgency, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is viewed as the front runner in January’s elections.
31 May 2026 - 7:02PM
China-UK relations
In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for 3-day visit
Announcement comes days after delegations from both countries sat down at Shangri-La Dialogue to discuss concrete military engagement.
31 May 2026 - 7:40PM
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Ebola virus
Ebola shows world unprepared for next pandemic, ex-US CDC head says
Tom Frieden called the latest outbreak of the deadly disease a ‘stress test’ that the world is failing so far.
31 May 2026 - 9:58AM
Ebola virus
Kenya court blocks US Ebola quarantine centre
The centre was supposed to house Americans arriving from DR Congo, which is battling a major Ebola outbreak.
29 May 2026 - 9:59PM
Crime
Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Fires are common at Kenyan schools, with many set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions.
29 May 2026 - 7:21PM
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Diplomacy
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3 paths to stability in a conflict-ridden world
History moves in cycles, and today’s turbulence will settle into a new order. Will the US reassert dominance, China emerge as the leader, or will we see a world with two centres?
28 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Kenya
16 pupils killed, 79 injured in fire at Kenyan girls’ boarding school
The victims at Utumishi Girls School have not yet been identified, a source of anger and frustration for parents who gathered at the scene.
29 May 2026 - 12:34AM
Climate change
Earth is hot and getting hotter: UN warns next 5 years likely to smash records
Climate agencies predict planet will experience a new hottest-ever year before 2031.
28 May 2026 - 12:54PM
Profile
Micro-drama platform V+Short founders talk content trends and production powerhouses
Angela and Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, the forces behind newly launched micro drama platform V+Short, on having their fingers on the pulse of viewing trends and positioning the Global South as production hubs.
28 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Ebola virus
Uganda shuts border with DR Congo to curb surging Ebola outbreak
Defying WHO guidelines, temporary closure follows exposure of Ugandan health workers to the rare virus strain.
28 May 2026 - 3:34PM
Banking & finance
Tech edge to boost Chinese firms’ overseas revenues to record high: UBS
Carmaking, power supply chains at forefront of China’s go-global expansion, driven by rising technological competitiveness, Swiss bank says.
26 May 2026 - 9:50PM
China manufacturing
How China emerged as a major exporter of these ‘premium quality’ products
Food, fashion and cosmetics have helped turn the country into a force in the fast-growing multi-trillion US dollar market.
26 May 2026 - 10:46AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Ebola virus
African Development Bank meets as shrinking aid, Ebola cast long shadows
The bank is pushing to tap Africa’s own financial resources to plug what it estimates is a US$400 billion annual development financing gap.
25 May 2026 - 9:37PM
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China’s military
China boosts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings UN may be sidelined
SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’.
25 May 2026 - 4:57PM
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Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis
Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.
25 May 2026 - 1:41PM
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