Africa: All of Africa Today – May 18, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – May 18, 2026

  Gunmen Abduct Over 50 Schoolchildren in Nigeria More than 50 children, most of them aged between two and five, have been abducted by gunmen from three schools in Mussa, Borno State. Eyewitnesses who saw the attacks said that the suspects used the children as human shields while fleeing on motorbikes, preventing security forces from…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville/Kinshasa — As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and technical agencies to align response priorities and reinforce preparedness across affected and neighbouring countries. The outbreak has affected several health zones in Ituri Province, including…

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Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall

Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall

The event has also drawn some criticism. The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance, argued it promoted a narrow view of American religious identity. “This is an opportunity for America to celebrate the diversity that is our religious heritage,” Raushenbush told NBC News on Sunday. “Unfortunately, what we’re seeing with Rededicate is…

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Untraceable SIM cards equal untraceable crime

Untraceable SIM cards equal untraceable crime

Telecoms industry executive Farhad Khan. In a country grappling with soaring crime rates, justice minister Mmamoloko Kubayi recently held a pivotal meeting about fighting crime that has not received the kind of public attention it deserves. This gathering, which included police officials, the minister of Home Affairs, and senior telecoms industry players, highlighted the correlation…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that…

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Sentech launches Afree TV, a free streaming platform for Africans

Sentech launches Afree TV, a free streaming platform for Africans

South African audiences and global viewers have gained access to a new free-to-view streaming platform, Afree TV, dedicated to showcasing African entertainment at scale. Powered by signal distributor Sentech’s Freevision Play over-the-top (OTT) architecture, the service aims to unify regional broadcasters and content owners into a single continental collaboration designed to take African stories to…

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