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India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption - Reuters
India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption Reuters
May 25, 2026AfDB meets under Ebola's cloud as Africa hunts for development cash at home - Reuters
AfDB meets under Ebola's cloud as Africa hunts for development cash at home Reuters
May 25, 2026In the shadow of Ebola: Scenes from the outbreak - Reuters
In the shadow of Ebola: Scenes from the outbreak Reuters
May 22, 2026Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
May 22, 2026Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain - Reuters
Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain Reuters
May 22, 2026India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak - Reuters
India, Africa Union postpone New Delhi summit amid Ebola outbreak Reuters
May 21, 2026More die of suspected Ebola as WHO warns that numbers will rise further
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
May 20, 2026Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny - Reuters
Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny Reuters
May 13, 2026Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit - Reuters
Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit Reuters
May 11, 2026Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
May 10, 2026Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
May 10, 2026Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced - Reuters
Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced Reuters
May 5, 2026China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
May 1, 2026Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour - Reuters
Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour Reuters
April 23, 2026Pope decries inequality, prison conditions on whirlwind last day in Africa - Reuters
Pope decries inequality, prison conditions on whirlwind last day in Africa Reuters
April 22, 2026Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries revoke flight permits
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
April 22, 2026From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised' - Reuters
From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised' Reuters
April 21, 2026Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
April 16, 2026Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs - Reuters
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs Reuters
April 13, 2026Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
April 12, 2026'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
March 28, 2026Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict - Reuters
Cholera aid for African countries stalled by Iran conflict Reuters
March 27, 2026Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 - Reuters
Pope Leo to tour four African countries in first major overseas trip of 2026 Reuters
February 25, 2026