Somaliland to open first-ever embassy in Jerusalem
Somaliland has announced it will open its first-ever embassy anywhere in the world in Jerusalem, marking a significant diplomatic step following Israel’s recognition of the breakaway territory.
Nigeria ex-minister on the run arrested after jail sentence
Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for corruption, the country’s anti-graft agency said.
China and Russia reaffirm close ties amid US visit
President Xi Jinping hailed China and Russia's "unyielding" ties in talks with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, as the pair met to underscore their alliance days after Donald Trump's visit to the Asian superpower economy.
WHO emergency supplies arrive in Bunia as Ebola death toll reaches 136
The World Health Organization has stepped up emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after the country recorded 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases, according to Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 20, 2026
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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Cuts Aviation Fuel Price to N1,650
[Premium Times] The latest reduction in Jet A1 price comes amid sustained pressure on Nigerian airlines grappling with high operating costs, flight disruptions and passenger complaints linked to rising aviation fuel prices.
Rwanda tightens border controls over deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region.
Rwanda tightens border controls over deadly Ebola outbreak In DR Congo
Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region.
Namibia: Rising Oil Prices – a Silent Crisis for Namibian Students and Low-Income Families
[Namibian] The persistent increase in Namibia's fuel prices is no longer just an economic concern discussed in government offices or at financial institutions.
Kenya: Gachagua Dismisses Hormuz Narrative As ‘Hot Air’ Amid Fuel Price Debate
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed government claims linking rising fuel prices in Kenya to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the country's fuel imports are sourced directly from Gulf suppliers and do not pass through the disputed waterway.