🌍 Africa & World This Week: The Big 10 Headlines

 

1. Cholera Outbreak Hits Africa Hard  The continent faces its worst cholera crisis in 25 years with hundreds of thousands affected.
2. Ethiopia Investigates Viral Fever Authorities are on alert after several suspected cases of a new viral hemorrhagic fever.
3. Peace Deal in DR Congo The government and M23 rebels sign a framework to ease violence in the east.
4. African Union Sounds Alarm on Mali – Urgent action urged against rising jihadist insurgency and humanitarian strain.
5. Sudan Violence Escalates – Mass killings reported after militia seize El Fasher, raising serious human rights concerns.
6. Tanzania Reviews Post-Election Crackdown – Government probes alleged abuses following protests.
7. Madagascar Protests Continue  Citizens demand solutions to power cuts, corruption, and poor public services.
8. Zimbabwe Currency Crisis  The ZiG remains one of the world’s worst-performing currencies amid economic turmoil.
9. Ghana Outpaces Nigeria Economically  Strong GDP growth driven by agriculture and non-oil exports.
10. South Africa Hosts G20 Summit  Johannesburg prepares to bring African voices to the global stage.

Why it matters: Health crises, political unrest, and economic shifts dominate Africa, while global events from peace efforts to international summits highlight Africa’s growing influence in the world.