Kenya Heightens Alert Following Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania
Kenya has raised its health alert after neighboring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern…
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Princess Anne Unveils Memorial Honoring Black South African WWI Servicemen
Princess Anne unveiled a memorial on Wednesday honoring 1,772 Black South African servicemen who lost their lives in non-combat roles…
Deputy VC of the University of Kigali, Appointed International Trade Adviser by NBCC
The Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) has named Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, as…
Africa CDC Mobilizes Immediate Response to Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced on Jan. 20 that it is mobilizing robust support…
Tanzania’s Ruling Party Nominates President Hassan for Re-Election
Tanzania’s ruling party has nominated President Samia Suluhu Hassan as its candidate for the upcoming general elections in October, solidifying…
Tanzania Reports Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed Monday that a sample from the Kagera region tested positive for Marburg virus disease,…
Nigeria Joins BRICS as Ninth Partner Country
Brazil’s government announced on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the BRICS group, expanding the…
Kenyan Startup Turns Invasive Plant into Biodegradable Packaging
A Kenyan startup is tackling two environmental problems with one innovative solution: using invasive water hyacinths from Lake Naivasha to…
South Sudan’s Parties to Resume Peace Talks in Kenya
South Sudan’s government delegation is set to arrive in Nairobi on Saturday to resume peace talks aimed at achieving lasting…
Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania, WHO Reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an alert on January 13, informing its member states of a suspected outbreak of…