Health
Uganda begins testing a vaccine against the Ebola strain that has none
Scientists in Masaka have started a first human trial of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain behind Congo's outbreak. Congo itself starts a larger trial this month.
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Business
Nigeria: High Petrol Prices Continue to Worry Families and Motorists
Petrol prices continue to worry families and motorists in Nigeria as transport costs put pressure on household budgets. In Abuja, the Nigerian capital, petrol prices remain a key concern for consumers hoping for lasting relief.
Sport
Burkina Faso launches a 'Sovereignty League' with salaried players
Twenty teams from every region, a monthly wage of about $300 for selected players and a promise of 1,000 jobs. How it fits with the football federation is unclear.
Politics
Somalia sets elections for April and May 2027; opposition rejects the timetable
Parliamentary elections are set for 15 April and the presidential vote for 15 May. Voter registration reopens on 1 November.
Culture
Chef Reuben Riffel brings fire-cooked game to Franschhoek, aiming to double visitors
Flame and Game, backed by R1.5 million from the Western Cape's tourism fund, will add ten jobs and buy from local game farmers, growers and wine farms.