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.
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.
French foreign minister visits Beirut in a bid to help ease tensions/in /by
French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné was in Beirut for a short visit on Thursday as Western powers aim to help ease tensions in the Middle East.
U.N: South Sudan is not ready to hold elections in December/in /by
South Sudan is not ready to hold its first post-independence elections in December and political players are discussing whether voting should be held this year, the U.N.’s top envoy in the troubled African country said Wednesday.
South African prosecutors withdraw charges against 95 Libyan nationals/in /by
South African prosecutors withdrew charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month at what police said was an illegal military training camp in Mpumalanga province, officials said Thursday.
Naomi Osaka opens up about her struggles to get back on track/in /by
Naomi Osaka has opened up about her struggle to get back to previous levels in tennis since her maternity break.
WHO warns of cholera resurgence in many countries globally/in /by
An accumulative total of 307 433 cholera cases and 2326 deaths were reported from 26 countries between January this year and July according to the World Health Organization.
Tinashe speaks of her new hit song ‘nasty’ in her album ‘Quantum Baby’/in /by
Tinashe thought she might have something on her hands while making her song “Nasty,” but she wasn’t fully convinced until her industry peers began talking about it.
Death toll keeps on rising in Gaza, passes 40,000/in /by
The death toll in Gaza since the beginning of the 10-month-old Israel-Hamas war has reached 40,000, according to the territory’s Health Ministry.
Jumia leading the e-Commerce revolution in Africa [Business Africa]/in /by
Discover how online commerce will transform Africa with a projected 49% growth by 2028, the potential of mobile gaming in Ghana, and the challenges faced by mushroom wine producers in Uganda. Exclusive reports and interview to follow.