Africa Briefing: MSF Opens New Ebola Treatment Centre in Eastern Congo, and 7 More Stories From 29 August 2026

A roundup of 8 developments reported across Africa on 29 August 2026 (Part 2). Each item summarises what happened and why it is worth watching. Readers should consult primary sources for full detail.

MSF Opens New Ebola Treatment Centre in Eastern Congo:

Médecins Sans Frontières has opened an additional treatment centre as the Democratic Republic of Congo confronts a severe Ebola outbreak. Rapid isolation, safe care and community trust are crucial to stopping transmission.

Cattle Raid Kills at Least 49 in South Sudan:

Officials say raiders from Unity State attacked herders in neighbouring Warrap, killing at least 49 people and wounding 33. The violence shows how local disputes over cattle and land can become mass-casualty security crises.

Congo Begins Ebola Vaccinations for Frontline Workers:

The Democratic Republic of Congo has started vaccinating health workers using a vaccine approved for a different Ebola species. Authorities are acting under pressure as they confront what has been described as the country’s largest and deadliest outbreak on record.

Eswatini Receives More US Third-Country Deportees:

Eswatini says it has accepted two additional people deported by the United States under a bilateral arrangement. The policy raises questions about legal safeguards, responsibility and the growing use of third countries in migration enforcement.

Congo President Calls Dialogue—but Excludes Rebels:

President Félix Tshisekedi proposed a national political dialogue amid tension over a bill critics fear could enable a third term. Rebel groups are excluded. The initiative may struggle to ease tensions if major armed and political actors remain outside the room.

Zambian Opposition Figures Questioned Over Treason:

Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu were taken into custody for questioning over an alleged treason offence. The case will heighten concern about political competition and the use of national-security charges.

Kidnappers Extract Nearly $5.8 Million in Nigeria:

A security study estimates that Nigerian gunmen collected almost $5.8 million in ransom payments over the past year. The kidnapping economy is closing schools, displacing families and eroding trust in the state.

Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Over as Congo Cases Rise:

The WHO says Uganda’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has ended, while the situation in neighbouring Congo remains uncontrolled. The contrasting trajectories underline the importance of surveillance and cross-border coordination.

These items are summarised from reporting available on 29 August 2026. Developments in fast-moving stories may have changed since publication.