EAC announces AI and biotechnology strategies
The EAC announced on 31 October 2026 that ministers in Kampala had adopted regional strategies for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and biotechnology.
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Nigeria: NCDC reports negative Ebola tests for two suspected cases
Two suspected Ebola cases in Yola, Adamawa State, tested negative after two rounds of testing, according to a Saturday evening NCDC statement reported by Premium Times on 31 October.
Ebola: Saudi Arabia announces travel restrictions involving Kenya
Saudi Arabia announced on 30 October 2026 that it was suspending its citizens’ travel to Kenya, alongside visas and entry for travellers arriving from the country, as part of precautionary measures against Ebola.
Moyale: gunfire persists on Ethiopian border as freight stalls
Gunfire was again heard on 30 October 2026 on the Ethiopian side of Moyale as residents fled into Kenya. An AP journalist recorded it from the Kenyan side; Kaab TV also reports residents’ accounts.
CAF restores the principle of an AFCON every two years
CAF's executive committee unanimously decided to restore an Africa Cup of Nations every two years, according to a statement dated 29 October 2026.
In Moscow, Ruto calls for respect for every state's territorial integrity
William Ruto urged the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow on 29 October 2026 to apply sovereignty, territorial integrity and peaceful settlement of disputes to every country, according to Kenyan reporting.
Moscow opens third Russia–Africa summit
The third Russia–Africa summit began in Moscow on 28 October 2026. Sub-Saharan leaders, including Assimi Goïta and Évariste Ndayishimiye, are taking part in meetings on political and economic partnerships.
Google expands AI Mode ads to ten countries, including India and Nigeria
Google announced on 28 October 2026 that it is expanding AI Mode ads to Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Singapore. In the United States, ads will also be able to appear in follow-up questions within a conversation.
Moyale: Kenya’s rights commission calls for urgent humanitarian aid
Kenya’s National Commission on Human Rights called on 27 October 2026 for an urgent humanitarian response in Moyale, where tens of thousands have fled violence in Ethiopia. Its statement cites reports of about 40,000 arrivals.
Ebola in Nigeria: scientific inquiry announced as patient moves to Switzerland
Africa CDC plans a scientific mission to Nigeria to investigate the source of an Ebola infection, Reuters reports on 26 October 2026. The patient was transferred that day to Geneva University Hospitals, according to their statement.
Kenya: twenty Ebola contacts leave quarantine
Kenya announced on 26 October 2026 that twenty people monitored after exposure to Ebola had left quarantine. They completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms, according to health director-general Patrick Amoth.
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Nigeria: NCDC reports negative Ebola tests for two suspected cases
This dossier follows the investigation into infection in Nigeria and the patient's care.
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Moyale: gunfire persists on Ethiopian border as freight stalls
This dossier follows cross-border displacement around Moyale and the humanitarian response. Arrival estimates remain attributed to each organisation.
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Ebola: Saudi Arabia announces travel restrictions involving Kenya
This dossier follows Ebola cases in Kenya, contact monitoring and care decisions. Case totals and clinical assessments remain attributed to health authorities.
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File Moscow Russia–Africa summit 2026
In Moscow, Ruto calls for respect for every state's territorial integrity
This dossier follows the 2026 Russia–Africa summit in Moscow and commitments involving sub-Saharan partners, distinguishing diplomatic announcements from implementation.
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