What the Absence of a Licensed Bundibugyo Vaccine Means for Congo’s Ebola Response
Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading without a licensed Bundibugyo vaccine or specific treatment, making detection, care and community trust central to the response.
Africa
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Congo Ebola outbreak expands to sixth province as response strains
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached a sixth province as conflict, hunger, poor roads and health-worker stoppages complicate containment.
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African Development Bank Warns Strong El Niño Could Cost Africa Up to $20 Billion
The African Development Bank’s climate chief warned on July 26 that a potentially severe El Niño could cause $10 billion to $20 billion in economic losses across affected African countries and increase migration pressure.
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African Union adopts Luanda Declaration to accelerate Africa’s blue-economy plans
African Union member states adopted the Luanda Declaration in Angola after a July 22–24 meeting focused on using oceans, rivers and lakes to support growth, food security, jobs and climate resilience.
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Conflict and Energy Shocks Threaten Farm Inputs and Global Hunger Gains
Global hunger fell for a third year in 2025, but UN scenarios warn that conflict-driven energy, fertilizer and shipping shocks could reverse gains.
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Zambia election puts copper, living costs and debt policy in focus
Zambia votes Aug. 13 as voters weigh jobs, prices and electricity while investors watch copper policy, debt discipline and ties with global partners.
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Zambia heads toward an Aug. 13 election under scrutiny
Zambia’s Aug. 13 elections will be assessed by international and domestic monitors focused on access, media fairness, voter privacy and vote counting.
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Chad Begins ICC Withdrawal Process as Pressure on Court Spreads
Chad has begun the formal process of leaving the ICC, but its treaty obligations and cooperation duties tied to existing cases do not end immediately.
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South Sudan Wins First UNESCO Listing — and an Emergency Warning
South Sudan’s first UNESCO World Heritage property protects a vast wildlife migration, but its simultaneous danger listing highlights urgent conservation threats.
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Africa’s Water Compacts Face the Test of Funding
A July declaration in Chad puts water at the center of Africa’s economic and climate agenda. The next test is whether pledges become funded projects.
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World Hunger Fell Again in 2025, but Child Nutrition Still Lags
Global hunger declined for a third year in 2025, but costly healthy diets and slow child-nutrition gains leave families exposed to conflict and climate shocks.
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How Zambia’s Debt-for-Energy Deal Turns Bond Savings Into a Long-Term Grid Plan
Zambia’s $1.36 billion bond buyback won broad support and is tied to up to $275 million for grid upgrades, but delivery and utility finances remain critical.
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UNICEF: Middle East Conflict Could Push 23.4 Million Children Into Poverty
UNICEF models up to 23.4 million additional children entering monetary poverty by the end of 2026 if Middle East conflict and shipping shocks worsen.
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Morocco wins backing for planned EV battery gigafactory
A €100 million African Development Bank loan moves Morocco’s planned battery plant into a financed development phase, but construction and jobs remain ahead.
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Ethiopia Secures Financing for Planned 300-MW Wind Project
A $110 million African Development Bank package advances Ethiopia’s planned Aysha wind farm, but financial close, construction and grid connection remain ahead.
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U.S. Visa Services Shift From 25 African Posts to Regional Hubs
Routine U.S. visa processing moved from 25 African posts to regional hubs on August 1, adding travel and planning requirements for many applicants.