Russian authorities say 613 drones were launched towards the Moscow region overnight between Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29, in one of the latest large-scale drone attacks targeting the Russian capital.

Major airline industry groups have urged the United States to reconsider new Ebola-related travel declaration requirements, warning that the short implementation period could make compliance difficult for airlines operating flights to the country.

Joseph Kabila the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the current leader of the Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN) has questioned whether the country can hold credible elections in 2028, raising the possibility of a revolution amid what he describes as shrinking political space and a government unwilling to pursue dialogue.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,900 deaths reported as health authorities struggle to contain the disease amid insecurity, limited access to healthcare and its spread across borders.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed Rwanda’s agreement to host Formula 1, saying the deal could help boost Africa’s global visibility, attract investment and create opportunities for young people.

Health officials are investigating whether the first Ebola patients confirmed in Nigeria and Kenya came into contact at Uganda’s Entebbe International Airport earlier this month, raising concerns about the spread of the virus across national borders.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has hinted at extending his racing career into the early 2030s to compete in Rwanda, where the sport is preparing to return to Africa after more than three decades.

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has acquired a stake of nearly 25 per cent in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) for approximately $327 million, expanding his investments in East Africa’s petroleum distribution infrastructure.

Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, after a woman who recently travelled from Uganda tested positive for the virus, raising concerns about the spread of the outbreak beyond East and Central Africa.

The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has called for improved readiness to deploy and sustain multinational forces, warning that having personnel and equipment available does not necessarily mean a force is prepared to respond to a crisis.