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In tonight's edition: Kenya confirms a second case of Ebola. Also, Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay warns that international justice is facing growing pressure. Plus millions of people in Nigeria have been without TikTok for about a month.
A relative of the first case, 39-year-old man's infection raises concerns of a cross-border spread.
It follows the death last week of a man who had arrived in Kenya after travelling from DR Congo.
In Nairobi, a project is helping children develop focus, patience and critical thinking through chess, using pieces made from recycled plastic waste.
After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.
Kipchoge is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years as part of his 'World Tour' campaign.
New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.
Tests have come back negative for a person suspected of having Ebola who was reportedly in quarantine at a hospital, following rumours circulating over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, in Nairobi, authorities are racing to trace contacts of Kenya's first Ebola death, reported on Monday. Our correspondent Bastien Renouil tells us more.
In tonight's programme, South African judge and human rights champion Navi Pillay has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also in Kenya health officials in Nairobi are still racing to track dozens of people linked to the man who died from the virus earlier this week. And finally, Moroccan-British photographer Hassan Hajjaj has built a global reputation with his vibrant portraits, 40 of his iconic Rock Stars pictures are taking centre stage in Paris.
A Kenyan national who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi has become Kenya’s first confirmed Ebola case and the country’s first fatality from the disease in the rapidly evolving outbreak. The Kenya Red Cross is supporting the government’s efforts to prevent a public health crisis. FRANCE 24’s Bastien Renouil met with Paul Olala, the NGO’s head of health security and emergencies.
As international aid to Africa dries up, what does it mean for women and children on the ground? We report from Kenya on the impact of cuts to US-aid backed health programmes for women. Annette Young also talks to Nana Zulu from the African Women's Development Fund on what it means for the region as a whole. Plus the bravery of Borneo's female firefighters; as Indonesia endures its worst fire season in 11 years, these women are also facing a sexist backlash.
Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, Senegal and Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court. A verdict on Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory by default is expected within days. Also, it's a race against time in Kenya. Health officials are tracing dozens of contacts after an Ebola patient died following a journey from DR Congo. Plus Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza wins the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story "The Blue Fighter".
Preliminary lab results ease fears of a second case in Kenya, after the country reported its first-ever case this week.
According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where they had been living, and was treated there.
Kenya’s government has intensified Ebola preparedness efforts amid growing concern over lapses in border screening.
The patient crossed several cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, drove to Uganda and finally flew to Kenya.
The patient passed through multiple cities in DR Congo, drove to Uganda and eventually flew to Kenya.
Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.
In tonight's edition: Kenya records its first Ebola death after a man travelled there from the DR Congo via Uganda. Also, Comoros is tightening its rules on who can do business. And in South Africa, concerns are growing that xenophobia and hostility toward foreign nationals could be driving African tourists away.
For the first time ever, Kenya has registered one case of Ebola. A 40-year-old Kenyan businessman travelled from DR Congo to Uganda before flying to Nairobi, Kenya's capital. He was infected and had symptoms for several weeks. He died yesterday in Nairobi, where the authorities are on alert and are doing their utmost to prevent the disease from spreading in the capital.
