Browsing: Life

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…

Severe flooding in Kano State has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 31 lives and the destruction of…

Zimbabwe’s Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda has underscored the critical need for climate change legislation and the integration of AI technologies…

UN Fact-Finding Mission Urges Expanded Arms Embargo and ICC Jurisdiction in Sudan In response to a long list of human…

A devastating fire broke out in one of the dormitories at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West, Nyeri County, resulting…

Uganda has successfully secured more than $600 million in financial support from the World Bank and the French Development Agency…

The Democratic Republic of Congo received its long-anticipated first batch of mpox vaccines on Thursday, a significant step forward as…

Global warming is severely impacting Africa’s economy, costing the continent up to 5% of its GDP annually. Simon Stiell, the…

The African Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently raised alarms over a significant…

Daniel Mtimkulu, a former high-ranking official at South Africa’s Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA), was sentenced to 15 years in prison…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed serious concerns about the potential for significant social unrest in African countries due to…

Nigerian students are gearing up for a nationwide protest on September 15, 2024, in a direct response to the latest…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccine doses on September 5, with…

Authorities in eastern Sudan reported on Monday that approximately 700 Sudanese nationals are stranded on both sides of the Gallabat…

In northeastern Nigeria’s Yobe State, a suspected Boko Haram attack has claimed the lives of at least 81 people, with…

Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, the trailblazing Nigerian musician known for inventing Afrobeat—a genre that blends West African rhythms with jazz and…

On Monday, armed men launched a surprise attack on a bus traveling the Moyale-Nairobi route, injuring six people. According to…

Liberia has confirmed its first Mpox case since the global outbreak was declared, as reported by Dr. Dougbeh Nyan, Director…

In a targeted operation early this morning, on Monday, September 2, police in Durban confronted and killed six men suspected…

AU Consultation on Climate Change, Peace, and Security Concludes in Nairobi The African Union Commission (AUC) successfully concluded a three-day…

UN Allocates $15 Million to Ethiopia for Emergency Relief The United Nations has allocated $15 million from its Central Emergency…

Mali has secured $11 million in new funding to tackle urgent humanitarian needs in the northern and central regions, which…

A new survey reveals that 60% of young Africans are contemplating emigration due to rampant corruption threatening their future prospects.…

Ethiopia Faces Surge in Malaria Cases Amidst Ongoing Health Crises According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Ethiopia has experienced…

Teachers’ Strike Forces Schools to Send Students Home Amid Ongoing Dispute As the teachers’ strike enters its second week on…

In the early hours of Monday, a thwarted escape attempt took place at Kinshasa’s central Makala prison in the Democratic…

Between April and June, South Africa saw nearly 6,200 murders, according to recent police statistics. This represents a slight 0.5…