South African authorities are deploying extra security nationwide ahead of a June 30 deadline issued by anti-migrant protest groups, who have demanded that all undocumented foreigners leave the country. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed that the South African Police Service has increased its operational readiness across all provinces to protect critical infrastructure and public … Read more
Shoprite Eswatini director Senator Sylvia Mthethwa has been elected vice president of Africa’s Most Influential Women, an appointment finalized during the recent African Women Leadership Conference in Sierra Leone. Mthethwa will serve alongside former Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, who was elected president of the organization, according to reports from the conference. Who is … Read more
A lunar meteorite recovered from the deserts of northwest Africa, designated NWA 12593, provides evidence of a massive impact 3.5 billion years ago that reshaped the lunar surface. According to research published in the journal Geology, the rock preserves mineral signatures of extreme heat, offering a rare window into the bombardment history of the inner … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 837 confirmed cases and 196 deaths, according to government data released June 16, 2026. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warns the epidemic could surpass previous record-breaking outbreaks if contact tracing for 26,000 missing individuals is not immediately improved. Why is the DRC Ebola … Read more
Armed assailants removed a mother and her six-year-old child, who had tested positive for Ebola, from a health centre near Butembo in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Monday. According to a provincial notice seen by Reuters, the attack involved individuals armed with bladed weapons. Local health authorities have not yet located the … Read more
What Happens Next in Feryel Lakhdar’s Artistic Evolution? Feryel Lakhdar, a Moroccan artist renowned for her innovative approach to porcelain and mixed-media art, has unveiled a new exhibition featuring sculptures and medallion paintings that push the boundaries of traditional craftsmanship. According to sources close to the artist, this collection marks a pivotal shift in her … Read more
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has resulted in 654 confirmed cases and 129 deaths, according to recent health data. Africa CDC consultant Dr. Moussa Sarr states that while the rare Bundibugyo strain currently lacks an approved vaccine, the continent’s improved genomic sequencing and community surveillance systems provide a … Read more
Hominins living in South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave utilized fire as early as 1.8 million years ago, according to a study published in the journal PLOS One. Researchers led by M. Dolores Marin-Monfort confirmed the presence of burned animal bones in the cave’s deepest archaeological layer, extending the known timeline of human fire usage by hundreds … Read more
Portugal’s World Cup 2026 Path: Ronaldo’s Missed Chances, Tactical Shifts, and the Rise of a New Generation Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in a warmup match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but the performance left lingering questions about Cristiano Ronaldo’s role—and the tactical future of Roberto Martinez’s squad. With the tournament … Read more
As of June 9, 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with an Ebola outbreak that has resulted in 550 confirmed cases and 101 confirmed deaths. The crisis, which involves the Bundibugyo strain, is concentrated in the provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu, where ongoing armed conflict continues to complicate … Read more