Accra, Ghana//-(CAJ News) – ACROSS Africa, a growing number of young people and communities are questioning whether the continent’s vast natural wealth has become a source of prosperity for Africans—or a driver of displacement, poverty and migration.
New York, United States of America// — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are tracking a growing share of people exposed to Ebola, but the epidemic in the country’s restive east continues to outpace their ability to find and isolate the sick, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned.
Kampala, Uganda, August/ — The Ministry of Health is seeking Shs40 billion, about $11 million, to procure 108 ambulances for constituencies that have not yet received emergency vehicles, as the government moves to strengthen emergency response and patient referral services across the country.
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (https://AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, today announced the 20 entrepreneurs who will advance to its 2026 Semi-Final, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 21–22 August.
Accra, Ghana//-MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) today launched MoMo Fintech Lab, an innovative national initiative to first and foremost identify, develop and support financial technology (fintech) talents across all age groups, especially the young innovators in the country.
Lagos, Nigeria//Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that it has successfully raised CHF 350 million through a 5-year Digital Bond.
Nairobi, Kenya/// — Kenya and Qatar have agreed to institutionalise annual Bilateral Political Consultations as part of efforts to strengthen political dialogue and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
United States of America, August 12, 2026/ — The current Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species was declared by DRC health officials on 15 May and declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation (WHO) two days later.
Kampala, Uganda// — The State Minister for Sports, Hon. Peter Ogwang, has told Parliament that the majority of former students of St. Stephen Nursery Teachers’ College (SSNTC) have received their academic documents from Ndejje University.
Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening security along vital cross-border trade corridors.
