The Democratic Republic of the Congo is struggling to contain a worsening Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 1,000 people and infected 2,536, as conflict, mass displacement and limited healthcare continue to fuel the spread of the Bundibugyo strain.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged African leaders to strengthen health systems and tackle the root causes of disease as the continent looks to reduce its reliance on external health funding.
Former South African Public Protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has urged employers to work with the government to address South Africa's immigration challenges, warning that violence against undocumented migrants could harm trade, investor confidence and the country's standing in Africa.
Andy Burnham officially becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, taking over from Keir Starmer at Number 10 Downing Street in London on Monday, July 20.
Uganda is facing a worsening food crisis in the Karamoja sub-region after prolonged drought triggered widespread crop failures, severe food shortages and at least 16 reported hunger-related deaths.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater investment in education on Friday, saying African countries could use schools and skills training to drive development and overcome the legacy of colonialism and apartheid.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Paris today for a three-day visit to France, accompanied by First Lady Tshepo Motsepe and a senior government delegation.
Footage shows Ramaphosa walking along a red carpet and greeting officials at the airport before leaving in a presidential motorcade.
Marine Le Pen returned to the campaign trail in La Fleche, western France, on Wednesday, a day after a Paris appeals court shortened her ban from public office and kept her 2027 presidential hopes alive.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warned on Thursday that the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC continues to expand, with 1,406 confirmed cases and 438 deaths, as violence and mistrust threaten efforts to contain the virus.
Thousands of people braved the low temperatures on Saturday to take part in a new edition of the traditional Strait of Magellan Plunge, one of the most emblematic events of the Punta Arenas Winter Festival.
