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In 2004, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Wangari Maathai, a remarkable environmental and political activist from Kenya, in…

Ghana is bracing for a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labor unions ramp up protests…

The Sudanese health ministry announced on Tuesday that cholera cases in the country have surged to nearly 14,000, with an…

Nigerian authorities have seized 19.4 kilograms (42.77 pounds) of cocaine, valued at 4.66 billion naira ($2.93 million), from a passenger…

Migration across Africa remains a multi-dimensional crisis, driven by political instability, economic hardship, environmental degradation, and armed conflicts. Millions of…

After working steadily for over a year, Elmi Bile Mohamed feels confident and optimistic about a bright future for himself…

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing Africa’s capacity to combat mpox, U.S. President Joe Biden is set to announce…

On September 24, South Africa ignites a nationwide celebration of National Heritage Day, honoring the rich and diverse cultural landscape…

Honoring the Heroes of Liberation On September 24, Guinea-Bissau proudly celebrates its Independence Day, a day that not only marks…

Côte d’Ivoire, recognized as the leading cocoa producer globally, is experiencing encouraging signs for its upcoming cocoa harvest scheduled from…

Stranded for 26 hours on the N3 during a snowstorm, a group of 15 senior citizens, with their knees frozen…

Ambassador Martins Acha, a prominent philanthropist and community leader, received the esteemed Humanitarian Award at the John Ughulu Foundation’s Annual…

At least 30 bodies were discovered on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal’s capital, according to the military…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that nearly 30,000 suspected cases of mpox have been reported across Africa this…

Adamawa State is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has resulted in 15 confirmed deaths. Health authorities warn that…

Florence Otedola, known as DJ Cuppy, reached a significant milestone this weekend by becoming the first British-Nigerian to host an…

In a significant move to address the pressing issue of malnutrition, the Nigerian government has unveiled new regulations aimed at…

Recent reports reveal a modest increase in the global rhino population, but this positive trend is overshadowed by a disturbing…

The Yunus Emre Institute and Turkish Cultural Centre in Johannesburg organized Turkish cooking classes that provided South African participants with…

On the night of September 22-23, 1997, the small village of Bentalha, located 15 kilometers south of Algiers, became the…

Shaka Zulu is a towering figure in the history of Southern Africa, renowned for his military innovations and leadership that…

South African hip-hop artist Nadia Nakai is set to perform at a homecoming party during the Shoko Festival’s Mash Up…

On September 21, 2013, the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, became the site of one of the deadliest terror…

Mass protests erupted across Morocco on Friday, with more than 100 demonstrations taking place to denounce Israeli attacks on the…

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in 2023, researchers uncovered ancient wooden logs in Zambia that date back approximately 500,000 years.…

The FESTAC AFRICA Festival 2024, themed “Celebrating the Heartbeat of Africa: Culture, Unity, and Innovation,” drew participants from over 62…

Researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at Stellenbosch University (SU) have partnered with Roam, an electric mobility company based in…

Zimbabwe has received a donation of 1,000 tonnes of maize meal from Rwanda in response to President Mnangagwa’s appeal following…

A U.N. health official on Friday has indicated that the mpox outbreak in Burundi could potentially be contained within weeks,…

Morocco recently announced the arrest of 152 individuals who are set to face trial on charges of inciting mass illegal…

In the next two months, global attention will turn to two major international conferences that will gather every United Nations…

The Sudanese health ministry announced on Thursday that the cholera outbreak sweeping through nine states has claimed 348 lives and…

Kenya plans to facilitate the employment of 5,000–10,000 Kenyans abroad each week, according to Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for…

Rwanda has officially launched a vaccination campaign against mpox, employing 1,000 doses obtained from Nigeria under a collaborative agreement between…

On Thursday, security sources confirmed that more than 70 people were killed and around 200 injured in Tuesday’s coordinated attacks…

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…