DR Congo’s final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the African nation. …
… A Gathering of Continental Giants The celebratory event drew a distinguished array of pan-African trailblazers, with fellow award honorees arriving from Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Uganda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. …
Ghana has intensified its national Ebola preparedness and response plan following outbreaks of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. …
Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission, the health ministry said. …
… FIFA’s issue is the games featuring countries which do not have wider appeal – matches like Bosnia-Herzegovina v Qatar, Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia and Congo DR v Uzbekistan. …
The Ghana Refugee Board has called for increased support from development partners, humanitarian organisations and philanthropists to sustain refugee welfare programmes, citing declining international funding and rising humanitarian needs. The appeal was made during World Refugee Day 2026 commemorations, with the GRB noting that globally more than 132 million people have been forcibly displaced, nearly 40 per cent of them children.
The Ghana Refugee Board has called for increased support from development partners, humanitarian organisations and philanthropists to sustain refugee welfare programmes, citing declining international funding and rising humanitarian needs. The appeal was made during World Refugee Day 2026 commemorations, with the GRB noting that globally more than 132 million people have been forcibly displaced, nearly 40 per cent of them children.
Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao said teammates feel no pressure to pass to Cristiano Ronaldo, insisting he passes to whoever is in the best position. Conceicao defended Ronaldo as "just another member of the squad" while acknowledging criticism of the 41-year-old's mobility following Portugal's 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court for ignoring a High Court order to halt construction of a US-funded 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at a military base in Nanyuki. The project has sparked protests in the town, during which three people died as police attempted to disperse demonstrators.
Kenya's Health Minister Aden Duale has been found guilty of contempt of court for ignoring a High Court order halting construction of a 50-bed US-funded Ebola quarantine centre at a military base in Nanyuki. The facility, intended for US citizens suspected of contracting Ebola, has sparked protests in which three people died.
A Daily Guide opinion piece critiques xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa, arguing that colonial-imposed borders have created artificial divisions that contradict Africa's pre-colonial history of movement and trade across cultural spaces rather than rigid territorial lines.
The Ghana Plastic Manufacturers' Association has opposed the Environmental Protection Authority's planned January 2027 ban on Styrofoam products, appealing to President Mahama to extend the deadline to January 2030. The association, representing over 171 factories, argues that the seven-month transition period is insufficient and that Styrofoam manufacturing machines cannot be retooled for alternatives, citing GH¢1.493 billion in equipment investments.
A Joy Online opinion piece argues that xenophobic violence in South Africa—where vigilante groups have set June 30 ultimatums for Africans to leave—exposes the artificial nature of colonial borders and risks entrenching the continental fragmentation imposed during colonialism rather than enabling the unity Africans seek.
Ghana has the highest policy rate among 44 African countries at 14.0%, according to the AfDB 2026 African Economic Outlook, though it has dropped significantly in the past year. The country's average lending rate remains elevated at 16.33% in April 2026, down from 20.58% in January 2026.
Ghana's Black Stars defeated Panama 1–0 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and climbed eight places to 65th in the latest FIFA ranking, up from 73rd. The team next faces England on Tuesday, June 23rd, before playing Croatia in their final group game.
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software used by nine of the world's ten largest mining companies, is expanding its presence in West Africa with Ghana as a regional hub, targeting the region's mineral exploration opportunities.
The first week of group matches at the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States featured performances by ten African representatives, with standout moments including Amad Diallo's late winner for Ivory Coast against Ecuador, Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha's draw against Spain, and Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi scoring a 96th-minute winner against Panama.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making $107 million in emergency funding available to strengthen its response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The outbreak has grown to 875 confirmed cases and 202 deaths, and less than 10% of pledges from international donors have been received so far.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 896 confirmed Ebola cases and 232 deaths as of Wednesday, with 21 new cases and 6 new deaths in the previous 24 hours. Health officials noted week-on-week increases in confirmed cases and warned the outbreak could spread rapidly to new areas without prompt public health measures.
Professor John Amuasi of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology argues that AI systems built to transform healthcare without incorporating Africa's more than 70 percent of the world's genetic diversity will operate on flawed datasets and risk underperformance or harm. He presented this position at DLD Munich, positioning Africa not as a beneficiary but as a structural prerequisite for the AI health revolution.
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca, with goals from Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz. Uzbekistan, tournament debutants, mounted a spirited second-half response but were ultimately overcome by Colombia's greater quality in front of a crowd of over 80,000.
Portugal took a sixth-minute lead through Joao Neves but DR Congo equalized in first-half stoppage time when Yoane Wissa headed home, claiming a draw despite Portugal's dominance of possession.
A six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother were removed from Wanamahika Hospital in Butembo by armed men with knives; authorities are searching for them and urging them to return to a health centre. The incident reflects ongoing suspicion and attacks on treatment facilities during an outbreak that has confirmed almost 200 deaths and 840 cases.
G7 leaders called for a strong and coordinated response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo, urging nations to dedicate resources to contain the virus to as small an area as possible.
Lead vaccine candidates developed by Oxford University and Moderna against Ebola Bundibugyo could enter Phase 1 trials as early as July, with field trials possible within several months, according to the head of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warned against scapegoating migrants for the country's economic problems, saying South Africans must address their own challenges despite justifiable frustrations over unemployment, crime, and public services. The warning comes as anti-immigrant groups have launched protests and attacks on foreign nationals, citing high joblessness and other social issues.
Peter Vowles, a seasoned diplomat currently serving as British High Commissioner to Zimbabwe since 2023, has been appointed as the new British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, succeeding Dr Richard Montgomery CMG. He will take up the appointment in September 2026.
Democratic Republic of Congo confirmed 782 Ebola cases, including 181 deaths, after 72 new cases were documented in 24 hours. The outbreak, confined to three eastern provinces, has spread to two new health zones for the first time.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin faced criticism from 13 World Cup nations—including Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and South Africa—after reportedly stating that expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams has led to many "uninteresting" matches. The football associations rejected his comments, saying that for their countries, World Cup participation represents a historic achievement and there is no such thing as an unimportant match.
Health workers in a displacement camp in Congo that recorded Ebola deaths have been forced away by locals who deny the deaths were from Ebola, hampering contact tracing efforts. The standoff affects efforts to contain the virus in 22 displaced persons sites in the health zone with around 81,124 residents, where several treatment sites have been attacked by locals skeptical of Ebola precautions.
A 17-year-old boy was killed during police clashes with demonstrators protesting a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine centre at a Kenyan military base; his mother found his body at a mortuary two days later. Witnesses said he was shot in the head, though police say they are awaiting post-mortem results to determine the cause of death.
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to three new health zones in North Kivu and Ituri, with confirmed cases rising to 676 including 136 deaths as of Wednesday.
Seequent, a global leader in subsurface earth modelling and data management software, is expanding its presence in West Africa, with Ghana serving as a key hub. The company's Regional Manager for West Africa credits Ghana's diverse mineral base, credible regulatory framework, and relentless exploration activity as reasons for the region's strategic importance to Seequent's operations.
Ghana's government has activated surveillance and isolation systems at major border entry points following an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the Deputy Minister of Health assessing preparedness at the country's two busiest border crossings.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup warm-up match against Chile was moved from Cadiz to Orleans and played behind closed doors after health authorities cited Ebola outbreak concerns. Chile won 2-1, with DR Congo set to travel to Houston on Thursday ahead of their Group K opener against Portugal.
The Democratic Republic of Congo reported 598 confirmed Ebola cases, including 115 deaths, in an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain announced in May but undetected for weeks. The outbreak spans three provinces in conflict zones, with cases in 17 health zones in Ituri, seven in North Kivu, and one in South Kivu; authorities are urging populations to seek care and warning that mistrust and attacks on health workers have hampered the response.