Ibogaine & addiction treatment: A new harvesting method could boost production of ibogaine from an Amazon plant, as researchers look for alternatives to Gabon’s sacred iboga shrub amid poaching and smuggling pressures. Ebola preparedness in the region: Kenya’s plans for an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base have reignited debate over readiness—especially isolation capacity, lab diagnostics, trained staff, surveillance, and emergency logistics. Allergy care goes mainstream: AFRICALLI marks World Allergy Week 2026, pushing for allergy and immunology to be treated as essential care across Africa, not a fringe issue. AfCFTA push for Gabon exports: Gabon and the AfCFTA Secretariat sign an implementation partnership focused on turning the Nkok Special Economic Zone into a real engine for intra-African trade. Safe water gap: A global map highlights that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with access far below 20% in several low-income countries. World Cup & health-adjacent culture: Coverage of Africa’s expanding World Cup presence continues to spotlight how sport is growing across the continent.