Mpox Cases More Than Double Among Children in DR Congo and Burundi
The spread of a new, aggressive strain of the mpox virus has rapidly increased among children in the Democratic Republic…
Category: Africa
Sudan Launches Malaria Vaccine Campaign Amid Ongoing Conflict
Sudan has officially launched its first malaria vaccination program, marking a significant step in efforts to protect children from the…
Mpox Vaccines to Be Allocated to Nine Most Affected African Countries
Nine African countries will receive a significant portion of the nearly 900,000 doses of mpox vaccine, as part of a…
Kenya, China Hold Talks as Kenya Seeks Support for BRICS Membership
China’s top official, Li Xi, arrived in Kenya’s capital on Monday for bilateral talks, where he was welcomed by President…
Mauritius Lifts Social Media Ban Ahead of Election
Mauritius reversed its decision on Saturday to block access to social media ahead of the country’s general election on Nov.…
Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Goncourt Prize for Houris
Algerian-French novelist Kamel Daoud has won the 2024 Goncourt Prize, one of the highest honors in French literature, for his…
WHO Allocates Nearly 1 Million Mpox Vaccines to Africa
The World Health Organization announced Friday that almost 1 million doses of mpox vaccines have been allocated to nine African…
Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat
Source: Deutsche Welle News Africa Partial results showed the ruling party trailing in fourth place after six decades in power.…
Contemporary Art Exhibition Opens at Giza Pyramids
The fourth edition of the contemporary art exhibition “Forever Is Now” opened at the iconic Giza Pyramids, showcasing stunning large-scale…
Eugène Rwamucyo Sentenced to 27 Years in Paris for Genocide Crimes
A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced Eugène Rwamucyo, a former Rwandan doctor, to 27 years in prison for his involvement…
Kenya’s Supreme Court Reinstates 2023 Finance Law After Appeals Court Ruling
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned an appeals court decision that had nullified the 2023 finance law, marking a significant…
France, Morocco Sign €10 Billion Investment and Infrastructure Agreements
During a state visit to Morocco, President Emmanuel Macron and King Mohammed VI signed agreements valued at approximately €10 billion…
US Announces Visa Restrictions for Ghana Ahead of Elections
The U.S. State Department announced Monday it will impose visa restrictions on individuals deemed responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana.…
Botswana Launches Electric Boat to Boost E-Mobility Initiative
Botswana has officially introduced its latest innovation in electric transportation, the Electric Boat (eBoat), marking a significant step in the…
Commonwealth Nations Sign Historic Ocean Protection Pact
Commonwealth nations made history by adopting their first ocean declaration during a summit in Samoa, the first to be held…
Zipline partners Nigeria for improved healthcare delivery
In a bid to improve healthcare delivery, the Nigerian government has partned with US-based drone technology company Zipline to enhance…
Hama Amadou, Prominent Opposition Leader and Former PM of Niger, Dies at 74
Hama Amadou, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister of Niger, died Thursday in a hospital in Niamey at…
On World Polio Day, Africa Reports 134 New Cases Amid Vaccine Challenges
On World Polio Day, Africa has reported 134 new cases of polio across at least seven countries, according to the…
Chinese-Funded 35MW Geothermal Plant to Enhance Clean Energy Access in Kenya
Kenya’s pursuit of universal green energy access received a significant boost Thursday with the groundbreaking of a 35-megawatt geothermal power…
Kenya to Ban Exports of Avocados, Macadamia Nuts
Kenya will suspend exports of avocados and macadamia nuts to prevent substandard produce from entering the market, authorities announced on…