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World Politics & Diplomacy 25 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Unclear Origin of Nigeria Ebola Case Raises Fears of Wider Regional Spread

Health authorities are investigating how a confirmed Ebola infection in Nigeria was acquired, after reports suggested the patient may have contracted the virus in Uganda. The uncertainty has intensified concern that the outbreak may be moving across borders in ways that are harder to trace and contain. The episode comes as officials in multiple African countries and global health agencies work to determine whether separate cases are linked, underscoring the challenge of tracking transmission in a fast-moving and geographically dispersed outbreak.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (03:35 PM IST)

Ruto Cites Dangote’s ‘Reckless’ Gamble as Kenya Pushes for Mega-Refinery in Lamu

Kenyan President William Ruto has held up Aliko Dangote’s refinery project as proof that bold industrial bets can reshape a country’s economic future, even when they appear reckless at the outset. The remarks come as Kenya seeks to advance a major oil-refining project in Lamu, a plan that has already drawn scrutiny over land, environmental, and financing concerns.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (02:11 PM IST)

Dangote Launches Kenya Refinery Amid Land Protests, Betting on Africa’s Industrial Future

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has launched a refinery project in Kenya despite protests over land use, underscoring the tensions that often accompany large-scale industrial development. The project is part of Dangote’s wider push to expand across the continent and support Africa’s industrialisation ambitions by 2030.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (10:36 AM IST)

Dangote Moves to Launch Kenya Refinery as Lamu Land Protest Tests Project

Aliko Dangote is preparing to launch a major oil refinery project in Kenya, a move that would extend his industrial footprint deeper into East Africa and underscore his push for regional fuel self-sufficiency. The plan, however, is facing resistance in Lamu, where land-related protests and a court pause have raised fresh questions about timing, community consent, and the project’s regulatory path.

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