The Government of Japan has announced an emergency grant of USD 500,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support Uganda's efforts in containing the Ebola outbreak. This financial assistance aims to strengthen the country's response to the health crisis, according to Business Times.

Nigeria and the United Nations are strengthening their collaboration on human rights protection during military operations. This initiative includes the Nigerian Navy enhancing its media partnership to improve maritime security and combat crude oil theft. Additionally, the Nigerian government supports the United States in sanctioning individuals and firms that finance terrorism, according to ThisDay Live.

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) in Jigawa State has offered financial support and food items to widows in celebration of the 2026 International Widows’ Day, according to ThisDay Live. This initiative aims to assist and uplift the lives of widows in the community.

A national close-out meeting on COVID-19 response mechanism investments in Nigeria is set to take place in Abuja, organized by NACA, the Global Fund, and other partners. The event will gather representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, civil society organizations, and healthcare workers who were involved in the C19RM grant implementation from 2021 to 2025.

Unsafe abortions are leading to fatalities, as highlighted by the case of 16-year-old Sharon Namyalo, who faced an unplanned pregnancy and resorted to dangerous methods to terminate it, nearly losing her life. Experts are advocating for improved reproductive health education to prevent such incidents, particularly among teenagers in Uganda.

Chief Michael Aondoakaa, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has received his Certificate of Return as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming 2027 Benue State governorship election. The certificate was awarded at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja following his selection as the party's candidate.