The President of France invited the leaders of Ukraine and four Arab countries to the G7 summit in Evian. They will discuss aid to Kyiv and stability in the Middle East.
Clashes occurred in Nanyuki over U. S. plans to build a center for Ebola patients. There are injuries and dozens of detainees.
Forward Divock Origi has retired after spells at Liverpool and AC Milan. The player is remembered for his decisive goals in the Champions League and at World Cups.
The Russian Federation has contributed $250,000 to a UNESCO program to influence African media. The HUR reports plans to create a pro-Russian network in five countries.
In Kenya, two people were killed during protests against a U. S. quarantine center. A court has suspended construction of the Ebola facility until June 23.
In Nairobi, hundreds of people are protesting against femicide and child abductions. Since the beginning of the year, 69 women have been killed, and over 10,000 children have gone missing.
The Congolese governor warned of a catastrophe due to the Ebola outbreak and a lack of resources. The WHO has already declared a public health emergency of international concern.
A strike has begun in Kenya due to a 23. 5% increase in diesel prices and an 8% increase in gasoline prices. Protesters are burning tires, and schools have switched to online learning.
In Congo, 80 people have died from the Ebola virus, and the disease has spread to Uganda. Authorities have confirmed eight cases, and neighboring countries are tightening border controls.
Heavy rains in Kenya have killed 18 people and affected 54,000 households in one week. Floods have submerged dozens of schools and blocked 17 roads across the country.
The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry called on partners to counter the recruitment of citizens of African countries into the Russian army.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces eliminated Kenyan Nyamburu Eric Mwangi near Borova. HUR identified data of almost three thousand Africans in the Russian army.
Due to prolonged heavy rains and extensive flooding in Kenya, 108 people have died. The disaster destroyed infrastructure and forced 2,700 families to leave their homes.
Russia promises Africans jobs, but confiscates their documents and sends them to the front. Recruitment through games and fraud has been recorded in Zimbabwe, Kenya, and South Africa.
The war in Iran has blocked the supply of 600,000 barrels of oil daily. African countries are depleting reserves and trying to find alternative fuel sources.
Heavy rains in Nairobi and other regions have killed 42 people. Rescuers found 172 vehicles, and the president ordered aid from reserves.
Due to overnight downpours in Kenya, 23 people died and flights were blocked. The president involved the military in rescue operations and food distribution from warehouses.
The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.
The US introduced new import tariffs at the end of February 2026. Ukraine was among the countries in the EBRD region that experienced the largest increase in tariffs.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha urged African citizens not to sign contracts with Russian entities. He called Russia's actions colonial practices and exploitation of people's vulnerability.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports that Russia is increasing its influence in Africa, combining humanitarian initiatives with covert military recruitment. By the end of 2025, over 1.4 thousand citizens from 36 African states will be fighting on Moscow's side.
The GUR reported the elimination of three Kenyan mercenaries near Lyman who were working for the Russian Federation. They arrived at the war, lured by promises of earnings.
In December 2025, the "Freedom of Russia Legion" group destroyed an ammunition depot in Kharkiv region. There were no losses among the fighters.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (HUR) eliminated Kenyan citizen Clinton Nyapara Mogesu, born in 1997, in the Donetsk direction. He signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence after working in Qatar and died during a "meat assault."
In December, intelligence identified over 150 foreigners from 25 countries recruited into the Russian army, with about 200 more preparing to join. The main sources of recruitment are post-Soviet states and countries of the Global South.
The US State Department has signed memorandums of cooperation with four African countries, investing $1. 4 billion, while recipient countries have pledged to invest more than $900 million of their own resources. The new US approach requires financial discipline and a gradual phasing out of donor aid, with clear benchmarks and consequences for non-compliance.
Kenyan authorities are investigating a network that recruited Kenyans to participate in hostilities on the side of the Russian Federation under the guise of employment. At least 200 citizens were lured to Russia with promises of work and then sent to war in Ukraine.
The Russian Embassy in Iran stated that letters offering to recruit Iranians for the war in Ukraine are being sent by malicious actors. The advertisement promises $20,000 for signing a contract and a monthly salary of $2,000.
South African state broadcaster presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, accused of recruiting citizens to fight for Russia, has been released on bail along with four co-accused. The court rejected her request for the return of her passport, as she had repeatedly visited Russia.
Africa is experiencing its largest cholera outbreak in 25 years, with nearly 300,000 cases and over 7,000 deaths recorded. The crisis is linked to the degradation of water systems, conflicts, and lack of access to clean water.
