Twin health crises: Marburg and cholera challenge Africa’s health system
Africa is being faced with a rare and worrying convergence. Ethiopia has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus, what many have described as a deadly relative of Ebola, while across the continent, cholera is surging at its fastest pace in 25 years.
Europe is not doing enough to detect HIV, hepatitis, health authorities warn
The ECDC says the region could still meet its testing targets for HIV, but that it will be harder to improve detection for hepatitis B and C.
Namibia: Fishrot Lessons for Oil and Gas
[Namibian] The president might be correct in moving the management of oil and gas under her office because the history of the industry in Africa shows "it needs close monitoring".
Madagascar’s New Leader Randrianirina outlines bold Roadmap in first national address
Nearly a month after being sworn in as Madagascar’s President, Michael Randrianirina, made his highly anticipated first address to the nation.
Somalia confirms cyberattack on e-visa system exposing travellers’ data
The Immigration and Citizenship Agency said it had launched an investigation into the breach and moved the e-visa platform to a new website.
We can work it out: Trump indicates plan to meet with NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they'll “work something out," in what could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star who have cast each other as political foils.
Nigeria: Midwestern Oil & Gas to Ramp Up Nigerian Content Under New CEO
[Vanguard] Leading independent Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company, Midwestern oil and gas, has concluded plans to expand local content impact and drive energy growth initiatives aligned with national priorities.
Nigeria: Midwestern Oil & Gas to Ramp Up Nigerian Content Under New CEO
[Vanguard] Leading independent Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company, Midwestern oil and gas, has concluded plans to expand local content impact and drive energy growth initiatives aligned with national priorities.
At least 32 dead in Congo mine bridge collapse
A bridge at a copper and cobalt mine in southeastern Congo collapsed due to overcrowding, killing at least 32 people, a regional government official said Sunday.
Nigeria: MDGIF Targets 500 CNG Refuelling Stations in Three Years
[Daily Trust] The Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) has concluded discussion with leading Chinese Manufacturer Endurance Group to make available 500 CNG refuelling stations across Nigeria for the next three years.