WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Mpox Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency on Wednesday, following concerns that…
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Kagame Reappoints Ngirente as Prime Minister
President Paul Kagame reappointed Edouard Ngirente as Rwanda’s Prime Minister on Tuesday, August 13. Ngirente, 51, has held the position…
Rwanda and Eswatini Sign Four Cooperation Agreements
Rwanda and the Kingdom of Eswatini signed four agreements on Tuesday, August 13, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The agreements…
BK Group Plc Names Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana as New CEO
BK Group Plc has appointed Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2024, following the…
MTN Rwanda Reports 307% Drop in Half-Year Net Profit to Rwf10.5 Billion
MTN Rwanda reported a 307.1% drop in net profit for the first half of 2024, with profits after tax falling…
Africa CDC Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday declared a public health emergency following a surge…
Imane Khelif, Kaylia Nemour Receive Warm Welcome in Algeria After Olympics
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif returned to Algeria on Monday, greeted by a warm reception as the nation rallied behind…
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and one of Google’s earliest employees, has died after a two-year battle with…
Kenya Tops Africa in Paris 2024 Olympics
The 33rd Olympic Games in Paris concluded yesterday, marking the end of 16 days of intense competition. Gold medals were…
Sri Lanka Claims First ODI Series Win Over India in 27 Years
Sri Lanka secured their first bilateral one-day international series win over India in 27 years with a 110-run victory in…
Francis Ngannou to Make MMA Return with PFL Debut
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou will make his return to mixed martial arts when he debuts with the Professional…
Black Panther Star Connie Chiume Dies at 72
South African actress Connie Chiume, known for her roles in Marvel’s “Black Panther” and several popular South African TV shows,…
WHO Takes Urgent Action on Mpox as Cases Surge in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened an emergency meeting of international experts in response to a surge in Mpox…
Khelif Advances to Olympic Final Amid Eligibility Controversy
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif secured her place in the Olympic final on Friday with a decisive semi-final victory over Janjaem…
Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Appointed Bangladesh Interim Leader
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus has been named the interim leader of Bangladesh, following the ousting of Prime Minister…
Harris and Walz Hold First Rally Together as Democratic Ticket
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz held their first joint rally as the Democratic presidential ticket on Tuesday night, drawing a…
Afghanistan’s First Female Paralympian Aims for Gold in Paris
Zakia Khudadadi is poised to make history once again at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Khudadadi, a taekwondo athlete, broke new…
Asake Announces Third Album ‘Lungu Boy,’ Featuring Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy
Nigerian artist Asake, who burst into the mainstream in 2022, has announced the release of his third album, Lungu Boy.…
Cindy Ngamba Secures Historic First Medal for Refugee Team
Cindy Ngamba made history Sunday by becoming the first athlete competing as a refugee to win an Olympic medal. The…
Citizens Respond to President Tinubu’s Call for Calm
On Sunday, demonstrators in Lagos voiced their reactions to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent appeal to end the ongoing…