Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning TikTok/in /by
Kenya's government is cautioning against a blanket ban on TikTok despite growing worries over the content circulated on the platform. Instead, authorities are advocating for stricter oversight measures by regulatory bodies.
Over 100 inmates break free from a Nigerian prison after heavy rains/in /by
Over 100 prisoners have fled from a correctional facility near Nigeria's capital following severe rain that caused damage to parts of the prison infrastructure.
Kenya floods: Nairobi residents grapple with aftermath/in /by
As rain continues to batter Kenya, residents in the capital Nairobi grappled on Wednesday with the aftermath of severe flooding.
Arab League deplores US veto denying Palestine full UN membership/in /by
“The current events and ongoing developments have proven that in the Palestinian case, there is no alternative for a sustainable political solution that guarantees all the legitimate rights for the Palestinian people and the acknowledgment of their independent state," Mauritania's permanent represen
Cote d’Ivoire health workers bike to combat malaria in villages/in /by
As the global progress against malaria slows down, the World Health Organization is using World Malaria Day 2024 to reignite efforts against the disease, which claims around half a million children annually.
Rwanda: Inside the Kigali hotel set to receive expelled UK migrants/in /by
"We have the ground for entertainment, we have a mini football ground, basketball combined with volleyball. We have the live kitchen, or outside kitchen, to serve those who will not be consuming the food prepared, they will be having a right to prepare food for themselves.” Bakina Ismael, Hotel Man
Ghana’s vice President, Bawumia meets Pope Francis in historic Vatican visit/in /by
The discussions, centered on enhancing the already positive relationship between the Holy city and Ghana. The historic encounter unfolded at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, marking a milestone in diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Kenya: Local anti malaria drug production signals progress/in /by
"If we get more investment in manufacturing of medicines and essential medicines, including antimalarial, where the problem is, then we are likely to be more effective in addressing the problem, instead of relying heavily on importation of medicines. Africa is highly dependent on imports from India
Burkina Faso soldiers massacred over 200 civilians in a day, Human Rights Watch says/in /by
The events unfolded on February 25th, with the village of Soro bearing witness to the loss of 179 lives, while 44 others perished in the neighbouring village of Nondin.
Paris 2024 Olympics: exhibit looks at political history on Olympic stage/in /by
A new exhibit in Paris is taking a look at the social and political history of the last 30 Olympiads ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.