Midwives in South Sudan battle challenges amid ongoing crisis/in /by
South Sudan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with an estimated 1,200 women dying per 100,000 live births, according to the United Nations. This alarming figure represents a more than 50% increase from five years earlier.
11 young cancer patients evacuated from Gaza for treatment/in /by
The World Health Organization says 11 children with cancer have been evacuated from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment.
Tanzania: EACOP Unveils Enterprise Programme for Project-Affected Households/in /by
[Daily News] EAST African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched an enterprise development programme to support households impacted by the project.
Graffiti celebrating Italian volleyball player Paola Egonu vandalized/in /by
Rome’s mayor and a chorus of others have denounced the defacing of a street-art celebration of Paola Egonu, who helped lead Italy to its first-ever Olympic gold medal in women’s volleyball in Paris and who has faced years of racist abuse at home.
DRC: At least 16 dead in fighting between militias and rebels/in /by
Clashes between local rebels and pro-government militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) killed 16 villagers on Thursday, a government official said, the latest violation of a ceasefire announced to help millions of displaced people in the region.
Nigeria: How Mele Kyari Rescued Nigeria, Increased Oil Production By 60,000 Barrels Per Day/in /by
[This Day] Despite the harsh criticisms of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the national oil company under Mele Kyari as Group CEO, has in recent times worked very hard to improve Nigeria's daily crude production by as much as 60,000 barrels per day, it was learnt yesterday.
WHO declares mpox outbreak in Congo a global emergency, highlighting severity of symptoms/in /by
The WHO’s PHEIC declaration serves as a critical reminder of the global implications of the mpox outbreak. With the virus spreading to multiple countries and the risk of further international spread, the need for coordinated efforts to contain the outbreak is more urgent than ever.
Nigeria: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Sign Agreement On Gas Pipeline Project/in /by
[Premium Times] Mr Mbasogo said said the signing of the agreement was strategic for Africa's development.
Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif speaks out against gender identity controversy/in /by
Despite the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) defense of her and their condemnation of those spreading misinformation, the issue quickly escalated, with high-profile figures like Donald Trump, J.K. Rowling, and Elon Musk making critical remarks online.
Nigeria: Nigeria – Army Destroys Illegal Refineries, Seizes Crude Oil/in /by
[DW] The Nigerian Army is launching raids to crack down on illicit refineries as the oil-rich African nation struggles to curb oil theft and sabotage.