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Despite the rollout of malaria vaccines and the recent announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Egypt malaria-free, the…

Air Tanzania has announced the launch of a new route to Johannesburg, with flights starting on November 30. According to…

The Presidency of Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) hosted a promotional event for the “Africa Yearbook 2023” in Ankara…

Belarusian authorities reported Sunday that 15 refugees, including Somali nationals, were found severely injured near the Belarus-Poland border, alleging Polish…

Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing conflict in Sudan face severe hardships in eastern Chad, where access to essentials like clean…

Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, announced the addition of a fourth daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Cairo starting…

The South Sudan Ministry of Health has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Renk County, Upper Nile State, following six verified…

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Libya when a boat carrying 13 Egyptian migrants to Europe capsized, resulting…

In a significant rescue operation, nineteen young individuals, including seventeen women aged 18 to 29 and two young men, have…

A building collapsed in the Sabon-Lugbe area of Abuja, Nigeria, over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of at least…

Six children who tragically died earlier this month in a South African township had consumed a chemical compound typically found…

Regional collaboration and proactive measures are essential to tackle the challenges posed by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and other…

The tragic story of Raphael, a 12-year-old boy from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who worked in a…

The Senate’s proposal to establish the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship in Bama, Borno State, was met with broad…

London-based Solarcentury Africa has commenced construction of a 20 MW solar power plant in Namibia’s Otjozondjupa region. The $20 million…

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, has been awarded the title of Africa’s Leading Airport at the 2024…

Ghana is set to issue its inaugural transfer of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs)—carbon credits representing verified emission reductions. Expected…

AfriForum, a South African civil rights organization, announced it will soon release findings from independent water quality tests in Stellenbosch…

Farmers in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA) are grappling with a severe fuel shortage and devastating bird infestations, putting…

A delegation of 19 specialists from Burkina Faso and Togo recently returned from a significant mission to Sweden and Italy,…

A significant conservation victory for Africa has been achieved with the birth of an eastern mountain bongo antelope at Woburn…

This weekend, Johannesburg transformed into a radiant hub of festivity, marking the Festival of Lights with unparalleled zeal. The event…

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is amplifying its commitment to sustainable tourism through the expansion of its successful ‘One Tourist,…

Tunisia’s coastguard has reported the recovery of 16 migrant bodies off the coast near the towns of Maloulech, Salakta, and…

Pioneer in the Fight Against Bilharzia Aklilu Lemma (1935-1997) was a groundbreaking Ethiopian physician and researcher whose relentless efforts significantly…

The Rwandan government has officially confirmed that the country’s inaugural outbreak of the Marburg virus originated from a cave inhabited…

Egypt’s Attorney General Mohamed Shawky Ayyad launched an immediate investigation on Friday following a food poisoning incident affecting 89 female…

Victoria Mann, the founder of AKAA (Also Known as Africa), notes, “Today, Africa is present in all art events,” highlighting…

In Algeria’s Sahara Desert, the temporary lake Sebkha el Melah has emerged, providing scientists a rare chance to study historical…

South Africa has quietly amended its national health research guidelines to potentially allow heritable genome editing, becoming the first country…

Ethiopia is witnessing a concerning rise in malaria cases, with over 6.1 million infections and 1,038 deaths reported through September…

Kenyan President William Ruto attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 35MW geothermal power plant in Nakuru County, located about…

On “World Polio Day,” Nuzhat Rafique, Director of UNICEF’s Bauchi State Field Office, voiced her concern about the severe impact…

In early 2024, Madagascar launched the “Big Catch-up,” a national initiative aimed at closing vaccination gaps, particularly targeting over a…

Tanzania’s new electric railway, linking the commercial hub of Dar es Salaam to the capital Dodoma, is now open, marking…

As the world commemorates World Polio Day, Africa has reported 134 new polio cases across at least seven countries, according…

In July 2024, a massive landslide triggered by heavy rainfall struck the highlands of Geze Gofa in southern Ethiopia, resulting…

At least three people have died in a helicopter crash in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, with five others reported missing, as…

Unitaid, a global health agency funded by the UK, has launched an innovative initiative aimed at improving access to medical…

The Somali community in Eastleigh, Nairobi, is grappling with shock and grief following the horrific murders of three women from…

Uganda has reported its first death linked to mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to…

The Nigerian government has contributed 1,000 doses of mpox vaccines to Rwanda to aid in controlling an outbreak of the…

The “Africa Zone” at Boulevard World has become a major highlight of Riyadh Season 2024, offering visitors a deep dive…

The Press Council of South Africa has expelled Independent Media with immediate effect, citing the publisher’s refusal to adhere to…

In a major public health achievement, Kenya and Uganda successfully vaccinated more than 6.5 million children in a synchronized polio…

In a remarkable initiative to uplift the vulnerable, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the wife of Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, has…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lenacapavir, a bi-annual injectable treatment for HIV/AIDS, which will be available…

A devastating auto accident on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of five Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel and 15 civilians…

Recent reports from international scientists reveal that the heavy rains causing devastating floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan…

A devastating explosion of a fuel truck near a highway in Uganda on Tuesday has resulted in the deaths of…

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) organized a two-week sewing training program for people with disabilities at the Tlamelong Rehabilitation…

Dr. Emmanuel Miri, the country representative of the Carter Centre in Nigeria, praised the exceptional leadership of former Nigerian Head…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning that the African region could face a critical shortage of…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a strong call for urgent and decisive measures to tackle the ongoing challenges of climate…

The Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) is nearing the final stage of accrediting the National Institute of Transport (NIT) to…

The U.S. Government has honored Dintie Tayiru Sule, Executive Director of Sustainable Aid through Voluntary Establishment (SAVE)-Ghana, with one of…

Amaranth, a highly versatile plant valued for its seeds and leaves, offers substantial nutritional and medicinal benefits, yet remains underutilized…

More than 40 Ethiopian nationals, allegedly smuggled into South Africa for job opportunities, were rescued from a house in Buccleuch,…

Tsitsi Dangarembga, a prominent Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist, and cultural activist, has been named the 16th recipient of the Alice and…

On Saturday, the Libyan Criminal Research and Training Center, part of the Attorney General’s Office, signed a cooperation agreement with…

Graffiti artists in Senegal are using their art to raise awareness about the situation in Palestine and Lebanon by painting…