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A South African Freedom Fighter and Anti-Apartheid Leader Yusuf Dadoo, a prominent South African activist, remains a towering figure in…

Tanzania has announced over 47 new commitments during the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) to improve working conditions for women in…

Nairobi, 18th September 2024 – Kenya is set to significantly advance its journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the…

In a major effort to enhance economic empowerment, over 5,000 chicks have been distributed to women across Matabeleland North Province.…

Nigerian authorities have issued flood warnings across 11 states in anticipation of controlled water releases from Cameroon’s Lagdo dam. This…

A recent analysis has underscored the critical role that population growth plays in exacerbating Africa’s climate crisis, which is already…

Thousands of residents in the Buri suburb, located east of Khartoum, are at risk of losing their lives due to…

Mpumalanga has surpassed KwaZulu-Natal to become the province with the highest HIV prevalence in South Africa. In 2022, Mpumalanga’s HIV…

HelpAge International has launched research in four Kenyan counties to identify the challenges faced by older people and provide solutions.…

Two senior Port Health officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).…

On September 17, 2024, a devastating midnight raid by the CODECO militia claimed the lives of ten civilians in Ituri…

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has issued a pressing alert about the future health risks posed to children due…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a troubling report detailing the intensified violence in Burkina Faso, perpetrated by armed groups…

In a recent address at an HIV/AIDS sensitization workshop for Parliamentarians, Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda praised the efforts of…

A film produced by South African broadcaster Anele Mdoda, who served as the executive producer through her company, garnered high…

The Malian military successfully repelled a terrorist attack on the Faladie Gendarmerie School in Bamako early Tuesday morning. The situation…

Zimbabwe has announced a plan to cull 200 elephants in response to a severe drought that has left many communities…

On September 17, Angola will celebrate National Heroes’ Day, a significant public holiday dedicated to Agostinho Neto, the nation’s first…

Sudanese refugees in Chad have reportedly rejected humanitarian aid from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling on the country to…

In Eswatini, a growing number of legislators, supported by human rights advocates, are calling for an urgent review of the…

President Paul Kagame emphasized the crucial balance between politics, religion, and culture during the Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention…

The 5th edition of the BEAUTYISTANBUL Exhibition will be held in 2-3-4 October 2024, in Taksim, Istanbul. The exhibition set…

On Sunday, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced that it had received a significant shipment of humanitarian aid from the…

By the end of this month, Arusha, Tanzania will host both the World Tourism Day celebrations and East Africa’s largest…

Zimbabwe is facing a profound humanitarian crisis, driven largely by El Niño-induced droughts that have ravaged the country’s agricultural sector.…

South African actor Sello Motloung has passed away at the age of 54 following a collapse at his Johannesburg home…

Two tragic incidents unfolded on Saturday as a traveler died at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, while another individual lost…

When the Mpox vaccine becomes available this year, thousands of truck drivers will be among the first Kenyans to receive…

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir recently announced that residents of Mombasa County will soon be able to access free cancer screenings. The…

On Sunday, Moroccan authorities successfully halted a major migration effort as hundreds of individuals attempted to cross into the Spanish…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are preparing to launch a new biometric passport system, as announced by Mali’s military leader,…

In northwestern Nigeria, a devastating accident occurred when a boat carrying more than 50 passengers sank on the Gummi River…

A comprehensive plan has been introduced to facilitate the distribution of mpox vaccines, tests, and treatments to the most vulnerable…

In Liberia, the United Nations has taken significant steps to assist those affected by the recent severe flooding by directing…

Pravin Gordhan, a towering figure in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle and a long-serving government minister, passed away on Friday at…

Ethiopia’s Rainwater Harvesting Initiative Expands Clean Water Access to Over 4 Million in Drought-Stricken Areas As Ethiopia continues to grapple…

Zimbabwe’s government revealed on Thursday that it is weighing a highly contentious proposal to cull its elephant population, aiming to…

New Zanzibar Travel Insurance Rule Faces Backlash from Tourism Industry The new requirement for tourists visiting Zanzibar to obtain inbound…

Rwanda is preparing to make a significant impact at the upcoming COP29 conference in Azerbaijan this November. This follows the…

In a distressing development, an internal United Nations report has unveiled that more than 260 female inmates were sexually assaulted…

Tunisian coast guards successfully retrieved the bodies of five African women and a baby from the waters off the coastal…

The Deposition of Emperor Haile Selassie and the Rise of the Derg Regime On September 12, 1974, Emperor Haile Selassie…

Millions of African children are facing a severe educational crisis due to the ongoing impacts of armed conflict and insecurity,…

A new report reveals a dire situation in West Africa as eleven ECOWAS countries collectively seized more than 83,000 kilograms…

Six persons, including three children, have died as a result of an outbreak of dengue fever in Sudan’s East Nile…

Ethiopia Celebrates Enkutatash: Welcoming the New Year with Tradition and Joy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is celebrating its New…

Rwanda is experiencing increased air pollution primarily driven by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and inadequate waste management practices, including the…

Floodwaters from an overflowing dam have inundated thousands of homes in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria,…

Niamey, the capital of Niger, has launched a major mosquito control campaign aimed at tackling the widespread issue of malaria.…

Dozens of Women and Children Reported Missing in Mogadishu: Allegations of Trafficking Involving Government Officials This year, Mogadishu, the capital…

On Sunday, the University of Northern Bahr el-Ghazal State, the largest public university in the state, celebrated the inauguration of…

Dickson Ndiema, the former partner of Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, has died from severe burns he sustained after a…

South Sudan Investigates Poaching Incident in Budi County The Ministry of Wildlife has launched an investigation into allegations of poaching…

Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, has identified several high-risk areas as it braces for heavy rains expected this month.…

Egypt’s former antiquities minister, Zahi Hawass, has launched a petition calling on Germany to return the famous bust of Queen…

In a dramatic turn of events, southern Morocco has been ravaged by severe flooding, resulting in at least 11 confirmed…

At least 48 people were killed on Sunday in Niger State, Nigeria, when a fuel tanker exploded following a collision…

Refugees Protest UN Food Aid Cutbacks at Gorom Refugee Settlement Camp On Friday, refugees at the Gorom Refugee Settlement Camp,…

Puntland Security Forces Deport Ethiopian Nationals Amid Rising Tensions Puntland’s security forces have intensified deportations of Ethiopian nationals, with a…

Ethiopia Detains 49 Agency Owners in Human Trafficking Probe; Government and Diplomats Under Scrutiny The National Intelligence and Security Service…

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a comprehensive…