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…
Category: Africa
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…
Burkina Faso Bans Colonial-Style Wigs in Courts
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traoré has announced a ban on the use of British and French colonial-style wigs by judges,…
Tanzanian Activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai Freed After Abduction in Kenya
Prominent Tanzanian activist Maria Sarungi Tsehai, a vocal critic of her government, was released hours after being abducted by armed…
Mali Seizes 3 Tons of Gold from Barrick Amid Revenue Dispute
Mali’s military government has seized three tons of gold from Canadian mining company Barrick as part of a legal dispute…
Nigerian Airstrike Kills Civilians in Targeting Error
A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the country’s conflict-ridden northwest mistakenly killed several civilians, including members of community…
Wildfires Break Out in Bejaïa as Crews Battle to Contain Blazes
Emergency crews are working to extinguish multiple wildfires that have erupted in Algeria’s northeastern Bejaïa and Tizi-Ouzou provinces, with reports…
Angola Declares Cholera Outbreak
Angola’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) declared a cholera outbreak on Friday evening, confirming 12 deaths since the first case was…
Ivory Coast’s Ouattara Hints at Possible Fourth Term Bid
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has suggested he may seek a fourth term in office, although his party has not…
Africa CDC Takes Action to Address Escalating Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in Africa is driving a surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), threatening public health progress…
19 Killed in Armed Attack on Chad’s Presidential Complex
At least 19 people were killed Wednesday in a violent confrontation when security forces intervened to stop armed assailants from…
Namibia, China Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation Following FOCAC Beijing Summit
Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday in Swakopmund, where both leaders pledged to…
Ghana’s John Mahama Sworn in as President Amid Economic Crisis
John Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president for the third time on Tuesday, January 7, as the country grapples…
China-Ethiopia Partnership Offers Free Eye Care in Addis Ababa
A team of Chinese medical experts has launched a free cataract surgery program at Tirunesh Beijing Hospital in Addis Ababa,…
$4.2 Billion Needed to Address Sudan Crisis, UN Says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says Sudan will require $4.2 billion in 2025 to…