The World Health Organization and Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency called for greater investment in traditional medicine research, regulation and innovation in Africa on Sept. 1, during the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 2,900 deaths as of September 1, 2026, in the country’s largest recorded outbreak.
South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will miss the three-match ODI series against Australia beginning on September 24 in Durban, while his availability for the subsequent Test series remains uncertain.
The African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative will bring together public, development, investment, research and private-sector representatives in Kigali on September 1, 2026.
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were sworn in at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on September 1, 2026, during a public holiday declared for the inauguration.
The 24th African Traditional Medicine Day was observed across Africa on August 31, with WHO-led discussions focused on integrating traditional medicine into primary care and supporting universal health coverage.
Ghana will play Rwanda in the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup quarterfinals in Nairobi on August 31, after victories over Tunisia and Zambia.
MTN Digital Infrastructure has entered a strategic partnership with a UAE-based data centre investment platform to advance locally hosted infrastructure for cloud computing and artificial intelligence workloads across Africa.
Brent crude oil prices climbed above $90 per barrel on 31 August after the U.S. military targeted Iranian rocket launchers preparing to deploy mines into the Strait of Hormuz.
President Bola Tinubu has formally reported recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, requesting that the issue be placed on the agenda of the bloc’s January 2027 summit.
A busy NHL slate around January 28 featured high-scoring performances, overtime drama, and several decisive individual efforts. Highlights included Buffalo’s offensive outburst against Toronto, strong wins for San Jose and Seattle, and multiple games requiring overtime or a shootout to decide the result.
Myanmar has completed the final phase of a three-stage election process that virtually guarantees the military and its allies a parliamentary majority. With seats reserved for the armed forces and voting restricted in areas affected by civil war, opposition groups and international critics say the election is designed to legitimize junta rule rather than restore democratic governance.
The 2026 NFL hiring cycle continued to move quickly on January 28, with multiple coaching and front-office decisions tracked across the league. Among the latest moves: Cleveland hired Todd Monken as its head coach, while the New York Jets hired Brian Duker as defensive coordinator.