The Africa Week - 17/07/2026

This week: There's good news and bad news about the Ebola outbreak. South Africa in shock over the death of World Cup footballer Jayden Adams. Nigeria oil output on the up. And scientists hail the disovery of a new species of monkey. References/further reading: https://www.semafor.com/article/07/15/2026/human-vaccine-trials-for-latest-ebola-outbreak-begin-in-the-uk https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/16/uganda-travel-restrictions-last-ebola-patient-discharged https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr47y5nvrqlo https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260713-nigeria-oil-output-hits-six-year-high-above-opec-target https://www.semafor.com/article/07/13/2026/nigerias-oil-output-hits-six-year-high https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c15y5wgj4x8o topcastmedia.co.uk