Ivory Coast Launches Malaria Vaccine Campaign for Children
Health workers in Ivory Coast began vaccinating children against malaria on Monday, the country’s leading cause of child mortality, as…
Category: Africa
Gambia Maintains Ban on Female Genital Cutting
Lawmakers in Gambia on Monday upheld a law that prohibits female genital cutting, rejecting a bill that sought to overturn…
Mali’s Junta Ends Three-Month Suspension of Political Party Activities
Mali’s military junta announced Wednesday it will permit political parties and associations to resume operations, lifting a three-month suspension purportedly…
Kenyan President William Ruto Dismisses Cabinet After Protests
Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed nearly all his Cabinet ministers on Thursday, pledging to establish a lean and efficient government…
Former South African Parliament Speaker to Stand Trial for Corruption
South Africa’s former parliament speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, appeared in court Tuesday to face charges of corruption and money laundering. Her…
Leaders Urge East African Community to Adopt Kiswahili as Official Language
Regional leaders and stakeholders have renewed calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite the adoption…
Tunisia Sets October 6 for Presidential Election
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied’s office confirmed Tuesday that the country will hold a presidential election on October 6, 2024, with…
Protests Persist in Kenya Amid Calls for President Ruto’s Resignation
Protests continued unabated across Kenya on Tuesday, sparked by a contentious finance bill that threatens to escalate living costs. Despite…
Protests in Kenya Continue Despite Withdrawal of Finance Bill 2024
Protests persisted across Kenya on Thursday despite President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, which had sparked…
Niger Considers Alternative Oil Route Amid Benin Dispute
Niger is exploring alternative routes for its oil exports following a diplomatic dispute with Benin that has jeopardized a China-backed…