Malaria deaths, cases surged in 2024 with gains at stake – Report
Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, the World Health Organization said on Thursday. Most of the fatalities occured in sub-Saharan Africa, with children constituting the majority of the victims
Toxic smoke chokes Conakry community as residents plead for government action
For years, families living next to the towering municipal trash dump have endured thick, toxic smoke from the constant burning of waste. Many now fear the long-term health consequences as the dump continues to expand, overshadowing the community.
Human rights experts warn against possible threats ahead of FIFA World Cup
Human rights experts are warning against possible threats ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup, highlighting the need to protect immigrant communities, foreign visitors and the journalists covering the games.
Conservationists push for tighter controls as exotic pet trade surges online
Conservationists are raising fresh concerns as the exotic pet trade rapidly expands across social media and online marketplaces, where rare reptiles, birds, and other wildlife are appearing with increasing frequency.
Design exhibition in Morocco celebrates creativity in all its forms
The show named "Eloge du Geste," which translates to "In Praise of Gesture," features around 130 pieces. All contributing designers grapple with a form of exchange: old and new, traditional and innovative, and close versus remote influences
Libya steps up deportations of Sub-Saharan African migrants
Libyan authorities have announced a major ramp-up in deporting irregular migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, back to their home countries.
Kagame and Tshisekedi in Washington: Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo’s endless war?
US diplomats frame today's meeting as the "final push" after African-led initiatives like Angola's Luanda Process and Kenya's Nairobi Talks collapsed under mutual accusations , Rwanda of backing M23, Kinshasa of sheltering genocidaire FDLR fighters.
AFCON Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour continues with Day 1 of a two-day stop in Paris
Just after finishing its London tour, the African Cup of Nations trophy tour landed in Paris, the capital of France, on Wednesday.
Gulf countries reaffirm support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Its Supreme Council said it welcomed the UN Security Council's endorsement of Rabat's autonomy plan for the disputed territory.
Somalis criticise Trump’s remarks calling them ‘garbage’ as racist
U.S. federal authorities are reportedly preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the country