Health experts urge vigilance amid the possible hantavirus outbreak.

Health experts urge vigilance amid the possible hantavirus outbreak.

May 5, 2026

South African and Cape Verde health authorities are recommending calm but heightened monitoring in the wake of a possible hantavirus epidemic linked to a cruise ship, with officials emphasising early detection and coordinated medical intervention. Foster Mohale, a spokesperson for South Africa’s…

Nigerians attempt to return from South Africa over xenophobia concerns.

Nigerians attempt to return from South Africa over xenophobia concerns.

May 5, 2026

Nigerians in South Africa are increasingly attempting to return home as xenophobic sentiments rise, with Abuja officials acknowledging that many of those demanding evacuation do not have legal residency cards.Kimiebi Ebienfa, a spokesperson for Nigeria’s foreign ministry, noted that the voluntary repatriation…

Mali’s junta head will take over dead defence minister’s duties

Mali’s junta head will take over dead defence minister’s duties

May 5, 2026

Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree announced on Monday, after the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks. Mali is facing a security crisis following an assault on junta strongholds led by Tuareg separatists and…

Thousands march in DR Congo’s capital in support of US sanctions on Kabila.

Thousands march in DR Congo’s capital in support of US sanctions on Kabila.

May 5, 2026

Thousands of pro-government supporters marched through the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, on Monday to support US sanctions on Joseph Kabila.Last week, Washington blacklisted the former president, accusing him of aiding the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and its political-military branch, the Congo River Alliance (AFC),…