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Concerns have been raised about the potential for state police to be misused by governors, particularly regarding funding and the lack of adequate checks and balances. This issue highlights the risks associated with the relationship between state police and political leadership, as noted by a source from PM News.

President Donald Trump's administration is requesting over $1.4 billion in additional funding from Congress to prevent the spread of a growing Ebola outbreak to the United States. The funding aims to support the treatment and evacuation of Americans who may be exposed to the virus.

Retired Commissioner of Police Balarabe Sule has expressed concerns regarding the financial challenges that many Nigerian states may face in funding and sustaining their own police forces if the proposed state police system is implemented. His warnings highlight the potential difficulties in managing the initiative effectively across various states.

The White House is preparing to request over $1.4 billion in new funding from Congress to tackle the expanding Ebola virus outbreak, which has now reached France, according to ThisDay Live. The funding aims to address the public health crisis as it escalates.

Commercial bank credit to Nigeria's manufacturing sector has decreased by N1.92 trillion, attributed to funding gaps and high lending rates that are hindering access to finance for manufacturers, according to Punch.

Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, stated that states possess the financial capacity to fund their own police formations, attributing this capability to infrastructure funding. He emphasized that this funding enables states to better manage and finance their security needs, particularly in establishing state police forces.

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, leader of the March and March movement, has denied allegations that her organization receives foreign funding. She asserts that the movement is financed solely through voluntary donations and personal contributions, and is not supported by taxpayer money or foreign donors.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has initiated an inquiry into the allocation of a Shs10 billion support package for concert and events promoters, following allegations that the initial Shs3 billion distribution favored only a few individuals. During a meeting with promoters and stakeholders, Nabbanja addressed these concerns and emphasized the need for fair distribution of the funds pledged by President Yoweri Museveni.

Daya, a fintech startup backed by Alliance, has raised $2.4 million to develop stablecoin payment infrastructure. This funding follows its graduation from the Alliance DAO ALL15 cohort in November 2025. Daya aims to join other Africa-focused fintechs like Yellow Card and Juicyway in leveraging stablecoins for cross-border business transactions.

UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has called on the United States to rethink its decision to reduce HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, emphasizing that this reduction could have severe consequences in a country facing the highest HIV burden globally. Her remarks were made in advance of the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS in New York, highlighting concerns over the potential impact of withdrawing support.

Aspiring farmers in the Free State have expressed that a lack of funding is a significant obstacle to their agricultural ambitions. This concern was highlighted during the first day of the two-day Agri Expo, which took place at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein.

African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $55 million from Chinese growth-stage fund NewTrails Capital, increasing its total funding to $270 million. This investment aims to support Spiro's expansion of electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, as announced on June 22.

In March 2026, clinics in Kenya experienced a sudden disruption in donor funding, leading to stalled supply chains and unanswered questions from programme coordinators. This incident highlighted the reliance of the country's public health infrastructure on external financial support, raising concerns about the implications of the Kenya-US health data deal, according to TechTrends KE.

Spiro has successfully completed a funding round that totals $270 million, which includes a recently secured $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital.

Spiro has successfully closed its largest funding round, raising $55 million from a Chinese fund, bringing its total funding to $270 million. This achievement positions the company close to unicorn status and highlights the growing ties between China and Africa in the electric vehicle sector.

A R100-billion BEE transformation fund and a proposed ‘2030 race-free’ roadmap are at the center of a debate in South Africa regarding the future of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Both sides acknowledge that the existing system is ineffective, but they disagree on the best approach to achieve meaningful transformation, according to The South African Biz.

The European Parliament has approved an objection to the European Commission's proposed EUR 156 million Annual Action Plan for Tanzania in 2026, requesting that the financing decision be withdrawn and replaced with a new proposal. In response, Tanzania's government stated that the vote does not reflect the European Union's final decision and emphasized that any review of the program would necessitate agreement between both parties.

CNTXT AI, a data and artificial intelligence company based in the UAE, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series A funding round co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital. The company focuses on sovereign AI solutions and aims to scale secure AI deployments for enterprise and government clients globally. This funding represents a significant milestone for the two-year-old company.