Africa: All of Africa Today - October 15, 2026

Kenya has identified a second Ebola case, 10 days after a 40-year-old man passed away from the virus after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda. The new patient, a 39-year-old relative of the first victim, was already quarantined when he fell ill. Ebola's incubation period spans two to 21 days, potentially leading to delayed onset of symptoms.

Health authorities assert that both cases are connected, with no indication of broader community spread. Authorities have identified 128 contacts of the first patient, of which 113 are under quarantine. Ongoing efforts aim to locate the remaining contacts. Kenya continues to assert that travel, trade, and public gatherings remain unrestricted. Over 4,000 fatalities have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to Ebola in 2026.