South African Minister Praises China Ties Ahead of BRICS Summit
South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, emphasized the strong ties between South Africa and China ahead…
Category: Africa
Cholera Fears Rise as Sudan Faces Deepening Water Crisis
As civil war continues to devastate Sudan, residents in the capital, Khartoum, are confronting an escalating water crisis alongside severe…
Egypt Raises Fuel Prices by Up to 17% Amid Rising Inflation
Egypt raised fuel prices on Friday by 10% to 17%, a decision expected to increase the cost of goods and…
Nigeria to Launch New Malaria Vaccine
Nigeria is set to become one of the first countries to roll out a new malaria vaccine after receiving an…
Nyamulagira Volcano Erupts in Eastern DR Congo
The Nyamulagira volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been erupting since Saturday, October 12, the Goma Volcanological Observatory…
Uganda Considers Adding Malaria Vaccine to Immunization Schedule
Uganda’s Ministry of Health announced Tuesday that it plans to include a malaria vaccine in the country’s routine immunization schedule…
OPINION: Kenya’s Nuclear Plant: A Step Forward or a Risk Not Worth Taking?
The Kenyan government’s plan to construct the country’s first nuclear power plant in Kilifi County has ignited a fierce debate…
Zambia Partners with China to Launch First Cholera Vaccine Manufacturing Plant
Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with China to establish its first cholera vaccine manufacturing facility, officials announced…
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Elected President, Succeeding First Female Head of State
Ethiopia’s two houses of parliament elected Taye Atske Selassie as president on Monday, Oct. 7. He was sworn in the…
Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Mpox Vaccinations After Delays
After logistical delays, Congolese authorities have begun administering vaccinations against mpox in an effort to control the outbreak. The DRC…
Tanzania Suspends Media Company’s Online Platforms for 30 Days
Tanzania’s communications regulator has suspended the online platforms of Mwananchi Communications Ltd. for 30 days, citing violations of the country’s…
Dissension Between Algeria and Mali Exposed at UN Assembly
Tensions between Mali and Algeria were laid bare during the 79th United Nations General Assembly as Mali’s government spokesperson criticized…
Protests Erupt in Ghana Demanding Release of Detained Activists
Protests erupted on the streets of Accra on Thursday, as demonstrators called for the release of 53 activists arrested last…
West Africa to Experience Two Solar Eclipses in 2025
West Africa will witness two solar eclipses in 2025, following a series of celestial events leading up to the year.…
Kenya’s President Meets U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Kenya’s President William Ruto expressed gratitude to the United States for its significant support to Africa during a meeting with…
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Launch New Biometric Passport as Part of ECOWAS Exit
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger plan to introduce a new biometric passport in the coming days as they complete their…
UN Security Council Extends Sudan Sanctions Through September 2025
The United Nations Security Council extended sanctions on Sudan until September 2025 with a unanimous vote on Wednesday. The resolution,…
African Delegates Gather in Nigeria for AI Conference
Tech leaders, academics, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from Africa and beyond gathered in Nigeria to discuss the opportunities and challenges of…
Opinion: AI Solutions for Security and Gender Imbalance in West Africa
By Ayotunde Abiodun The West Africa region grapples with a myriad of security challenges from terrorism, insurgency, human trafficking and…
Peter Obi Urges African Leaders to Invest in Agriculture at Kigali Forum
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has called on African leaders to prioritize investment…