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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes Its Deadliest on Record
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people since it was declared in May, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record.
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Business
Nigeria Targets $750m Cloud Investment
Nigeria's Federal Government launches a National Cloud Policy to attract $750m in private investment and become a West African cloud computing hub
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Vodka Brand - Au Vodka to Sell for £500m to Sazerac
Au Vodka's sale to Sazerac is reportedly worth £500m, with founders set to make over £100m each.
Court Freezes 69 Accounts Over Alleged N1.39bn eTranzact Fraud
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered 12 banks and six fintech platforms to place post-no-debit restrictions on about 69 accounts linked to alleged unauthorised transactions on eTranzact’s payment ecosystem.
Oil Prices Rise as Iran Rules Out Extension of US Memorandum
Crude oil prices rose on Monday after Iran ruled out talks to extend its memorandum of understanding with the United States as the 60-day deadline for a nuclear agreement expired.
Tech
Apple to Revise Data Consent Prompts After German Regulator Raises Competition Concerns
Apple will revise its data collection consent prompts after Germany’s Federal Cartel Office said their design appeared to favour Apple’s own apps over third-party services.
Tech Signals
Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei Says AI’s Public Backlash Is a Crisis of Trust
Aug 16, 2026
Airtel and Starlink Launch Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DRC
Aug 15, 2026
Sony A7R VI Brings 66.8MP Speed and Silent Shooting to High-End Photography
Aug 15, 2026
Kia Prices EV3 From $29,450 as Affordable EV Options Narrow
Aug 15, 2026
DeepSeek Raises V4 API Prices by More Than Fourfold
DeepSeek will introduce peak and off-peak API pricing from August 16, raising the cost of its V4 Pro model by more than four times during peak hours.
Nine PBS Sues to Recover 70-Year Archive
A judge rules in favor of Nine PBS, ordering Iron Mountain to cooperate in retrieving a 70-year archive trapped after its vendor went out of business.
01Ireland's Museum Staff Face Precarious Contracts02England to Open Mental Health Hubs03Investigation Finds New York State Museum Misused $597,624 in STATEMAP Grants04Zara Summer 2026 Drop Gives Shoppers Ready-To-Wear Staples For Beach, Work And Evenings057 Airbnbs That Put Visitors In The Heart Of Biarritz06New Africa Cultural Initiative Turns Manju Journal Into Pan-African Nonprofit
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Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026
This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.
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✎ Editor's PickAs concern about social isolation grows, the spaces between home and work are becoming more important to how people build connection.
Chad to Eliminate Visa Requirements for African Nationals From January 2027
Chad says it will remove entry visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, in a move it says will support freer movement across the continent.
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