Kenya has released its first 20 Ebola contacts from quarantine after they completed 21 days of monitoring without developing symptoms, marking progress in efforts to contain the outbreak. agcnewsnet.com/article/8299 agcnewsnet.com/article/8299

A government investigation has found that severe overcrowding, poor ventilation and neglect caused the deaths of suspected illegal miners held in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, rejecting earlier suggestions that a disease outbreak was responsible. agcnewsnet.com/article/8306 agcnewsnet.com/article/8306

The initial public offering (IPO) of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has attracted orders worth approximately ₦6.4 trillion, nearly three times its targeted demand, as the company’s share sale draws strong interest from Nigerian investors. agcnewsnet.com/article/8307 agcnewsnet.com/article/8307

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigeria’s National Assembly to approve a proposed external borrowing plan worth approximately $21.7 billion for 2026 and 2027 to finance infrastructure development and projects across key sectors of the economy. agcnewsnet.com/article/8308 agcnewsnet.com/article/8308

South Africa’s rand weakened against the US dollar on Wednesday as rising oil prices heightened inflation concerns, with investors awaiting the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision for signals about the direction of global monetary policy. agcnewsnet.com/article/8309 agcnewsnet.com/article/8309

At least 62 people have been reported killed after gunmen attacked Binnari community in Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria, leaving dozens injured and thousands displaced, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). agcnewsnet.com/article/8310 agcnewsnet.com/article/8310

The family of Agnes Wanjiru, a Kenyan woman whose killing in 2012 has been linked to a former British soldier, has condemned a further delay in extradition proceedings against the suspect, with the hearing now reportedly postponed until May 2027. agcnewsnet.com/video/8311 agcnewsnet.com/video/8311

Nigeria plans to begin large-scale domestic production of military equipment within the next year, with the government aiming to meet the armed forces’ needs locally and supply other African countries. agcnewsnet.com/article/8312 agcnewsnet.com/article/8312

Jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike to protest restrictions on his access to lawyers, according to his party, CHADEMA, escalating a dispute with prison authorities less than two weeks before a court verdict in his treason trial. agcnewsnet.com/article/8300 agcnewsnet.com/article/8300

French telecommunications group Orange has raised its full-year 2026 profit growth target after stronger performances in Africa, the Middle East, Poland and Spain helped offset sluggish growth in its home market. agcnewsnet.com/article/8301 agcnewsnet.com/article/8301

At least 60 people have been killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, as conflicting accusations over responsibility raise concerns about security in the conflict-affected area. agcnewsnet.com/article/8302 agcnewsnet.com/article/8302

Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have surpassed 10,000, with the death toll approaching 4,900, as health authorities across Africa intensify efforts to prevent further spread of the Bundibugyo strain. agcnewsnet.com/article/8303 agcnewsnet.com/article/8303

Niger’s military government has accused Chad of carrying out a drone strike that killed two civilians and wounded others in northern Niger, escalating tensions between the neighbouring countries. agcnewsnet.com/article/8304 agcnewsnet.com/article/8304

Russia is preparing to host African leaders and representatives for high-level talks on political relations, economic cooperation and energy partnerships as Moscow seeks to strengthen its ties with countries across the continent. agcnewsnet.com/article/8305 agcnewsnet.com/article/8305

Uganda has introduced a mandatory 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who have travelled to the country, as authorities strengthen border controls amid the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. agcnewsnet.com/article/8293 agcnewsnet.com/article/8293

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is assembling a team of leading Ebola scientists to investigate how Nigeria’s first confirmed case in more than a decade contracted the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. agcnewsnet.com/article/8294 agcnewsnet.com/article/8294

Libya’s foreign ministry has summoned the US chargé d’affaires to protest remarks by President Donald Trump describing the North African country as “terror-infested”, prompting criticism from rival administrations in the country. agcnewsnet.com/article/8295 agcnewsnet.com/article/8295

Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola patient has been medically evacuated to Switzerland alongside her husband, as health authorities continue investigating how she contracted the Bundibugyo strain of the virus. agcnewsnet.com/article/8296 agcnewsnet.com/article/8296

President Bola Tinubu has launched his campaign for a second term, defending his government’s economic reforms as Nigerians continue to grapple with high living costs ahead of the January 16, 2027, presidential election. agcnewsnet.com/article/8297 agcnewsnet.com/article/8297

South Africa’s rand remained largely unchanged against the US dollar on Monday as investors assessed upcoming domestic economic indicators and prepared for the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision later this week. agcnewsnet.com/article/8298 agcnewsnet.com/article/8298