Nigeria Confirms 26 Meningitis Deaths Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Nigerian health officials confirmed Tuesday that a meningitis outbreak in the northwest has killed at least 26 people since January.…
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African Union Rejects Sudan’s Rival Government, Citing Threat to Stability
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has rejected the declaration of a parallel government by Sudan’s Rapid Support…
Ivory Coast Opposition Parties Form Coalition Ahead of Presidential Election
Dozens of opposition parties in Ivory Coast have formed an alliance ahead of the country’s presidential election in October, aiming…
Mali to Partially Lift Suspension on Artisanal Mining Permits
Mali will partially lift its suspension on mining permits starting March 15, the country’s mines ministry announced Friday. The West…
Nissi Ogulu Receives ‘Youth Icon Award’ at Forbes Woman Africa Summit 2025
Nissi Ogulu spoke at the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2025, where she addressed an audience of leaders, innovators,…
Rwandan Economist Named UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Rwandan economist Anthony Ngororano as the UN Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, the organization’s…
Nigeria Introduces Standards, Guidelines for Organ and Tissue Transplants
Nigeria has introduced comprehensive standards and guidelines for organ and tissue transplants, aiming to regulate a sector long plagued by…
Zimbabwe Applies for BRICS Membership, Awaits Decision
Zimbabwe has officially applied to join BRICS and is awaiting a response, Foreign Minister Amon Murwira announced Thursday during a…
Gabon’s Military Leader Nguema Announces Presidential Candidacy
Nearly two years after leading a coup that ended more than five decades of Bongo family rule, Gabon’s military leader,…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Appears in Court as Corruption Trial Resumes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand Monday as his long-running corruption trial resumed in a Tel Aviv court.…
Nigeria’s Economy Sees Strongest Growth in Three Years, Expands 3.84% in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by a strong…
Botswana Finalizes 10-Year Diamond Deal With De Beers
Botswana has secured a landmark 10-year diamond sales agreement with De Beers, concluding seven years of negotiations and strengthening its…
Egypt to Present Gaza Reconstruction Plan at Arab Summit
Egypt is set to unveil its plan for rebuilding Gaza at an upcoming Arab summit in Cairo, with its top…
Moroccans Prepare for Ramadan With Traditional Sweets and Health Checks
As Ramadan approaches, Moroccans are stocking up on traditional sweets and essential ingredients while also ensuring their health is in…
Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma Honored in State Funeral
Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president who led the country to independence from apartheid-era South Africa, was laid to rest Saturday…
Ngirente Calls for Equitable Access to Surgical Care in Africa
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has called for a stronger surgical system across Africa, emphasizing the urgent need to address the…
Government Defends Lowering Contraceptive Age
The Ministry of Health is defending its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to…
Over 200 Entrepreneurs Honored at YouthConnekt Awards
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized on Feb. 18 at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards, an initiative aimed at…
MTN Rwanda Launches ‘GWAMON’ Bundle for Affordable Voice and Data
MTN Rwanda has introduced GWAMON’, a new voice and data bundle designed to provide customers with affordable and seamless connectivity.…
Researchers Launch Study on Marburg Virus Immunity in Rwanda
A team from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is in Rwanda to support a study on Marburg virus…