WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Babies in 'Major Public Health Milestone'
The World Health Organization approves Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants.
Africa
Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Deadly Anti-Migrant Attacks
Nigeria’s foreign ministry announces it will formally summon South Africa’s envoy on Monday to express ‘profound concern’ over recent violence targeting Nigerian citizens, warning the incidents could affect bilateral relations.
Kenya Floods Kill at Least 10 as Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides and Dam Overflow Fears
At least 10 people have died in Kenya after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides across several regions, with the eastern area hardest hit and authorities warning of dam overflow risks to downstream communities.
China Scraps Tariffs for Nearly All African Nations in Landmark Trade Policy
China announces zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations starting May 2026, excluding only Eswatini. It is the first major economy to offer unilateral zero-tariff treatment to Africa.
China Scraps Tariffs for All African Nations Except Eswatini
China has implemented a unilateral zero-tariff policy for 53 African nations, excluding Eswatini, which maintains ties with Taiwan. It is the first major economy to offer such treatment to the entire continent.
Armed Groups Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Mali in Largest Jihadist Offensive in Years
Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across central and northern Mali in what has been described as the largest jihadist offensive in years; India urges citizens to stay indoors.
DNA Research Rewrites Human Origins: We Did Not Emerge from a Single Ancestral Group
UC Davis researchers analyzing genetic data from modern African populations find that early humans likely evolved from multiple intermingling populations across Africa, rather than a single ancestral group.
Scientists Discover Africa Is Breaking Apart Faster Than Expected, Crust at Critical Point
Scientists found the crust beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent’s breakup is at a more advanced stage than previously thought.
Coordinated Armed Attacks Across Mali Mark Worst Jihadist Assault in Years
Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across central and northern Mali, with witnesses reporting fierce clashes in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.