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Rwanda, often celebrated as the “land of a thousand hills,” is captivating both tourists and business entrepreneurs alike, thanks to…

The United States, through the CDC, has donated 5,000 laboratory test kits valued at $265,000 (approximately Shs970 million) to Uganda’s…

Nigerian Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has pledged to provide a detailed briefing to the House of Representatives on the operational…

At the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, Rwanda’s Thomas Mwesigye and Akeza Germaine Nkunzurwanda were…

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent appeal for donor funding to secure food supplies for…

A pioneering study led by Professor Ifeoma Ulasi, a specialist in Medicine and Nephrology from the University of Nigeria Nsukka…

Mpox cases are rapidly increasing across the African continent, showing over a 500% rise compared to the previous year, as…

Prince William will head to South Africa next week for a four-day trip centered around the annual Earthshot Prize awards…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is urgently requesting $10.6 million to assist 228,000 individuals displaced by severe…

Zimbabwean chess players shone brightly, claiming six gold, four silver, and two bronze medals at the Botswana International Youths and…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has posted a range of job opportunities at its Nairobi, Kenya headquarters. The UNEP…

A devastating road accident claimed five lives and left six others injured on Thursday, October 31, along the Harare-Bulawayo Road…

Kenya is moving towards officially recognizing Diwali as a public holiday by 2025, according to President William Ruto. This decision…

In Tanzania’s northern Rorya district, students like 15-year-old Florence Sadiki are at the forefront of a reforestation movement aimed at…

Kenya has significantly reduced new HIV infections by 83% over the past decade, cutting cases from 101,560 in 2013 to…

The Federal Government of Somalia has ushered in a transformative phase in the nation’s healthcare system with the inauguration of…

A folklore festival in Marrakech delighted audiences with vibrant dance performances while celebrating cultural traditions. On the festival’s opening day,…

A senior traditional leader, 71-year-old mam’uNogcinile Mtirara of Mqhekezweni village, South Africa, was shot and killed by masked assailants on…

A military helicopter belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo crashed in Kinshasa on Wednesday, resulting in one fatality and…

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…