EAC Urges Public Awareness to Prevent Spread of Monkeypox
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has urged partner states to educate citizens on preventing the spread of Mpox (formerly…
Category: Africa
DR Congo Concert Stampede Claims at Least Seven Lives
At least seven people were killed and numerous others injured in a stampede during a music concert in the capital,…
President Ruto nominates allies of opposition leader Odinga to cabinet
Kenyan President William Ruto appointed four ministers from the main opposition party on Wednesday (Jul. 24) in an effort to…
African Union Focuses on Integration Challenges at Ghana Conference
The African Union convened in Ghana on Sunday to tackle issues related to African integration and establish a unified stance…
UNESCO Evaluate Conservation of Heritage in Morocco’s Capital
Morocco’s capital, Rabat, is among 124 World Heritage sites scheduled for evaluation on conservation efforts during the annual UNESCO committee…
Free Education Initiative in Zambia Drives Surge in Student Enrollment
A government initiative offering free education in Zambia has resulted in a significant surge in student enrollment, although the quality…
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…
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…
Niger Revokes Operating License of French Firm at Major Uranium Mine
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest…
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage in New Law
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed legislation outlawing child marriage, a move hailed by activists as a significant advancement for children’s…
Kenya Abandons Tax Hike Plans Amid Nairobi Protests
Kenya’s government has yielded to public pressure by withdrawing several proposed tax increases following intense protests in Nairobi. The presidency…
Kenyan Citizens ‘Occupy Parliament’ to Protest Finance Bill
As Kenyan legislators debate the contentious Finance Bill 2024, citizens have gathered outside Parliament in protest. Demonstrators using the hashtag…