Malawi launches cholera vaccine rollout/in /by
Malawi has launched a vaccine rollout against cholera, a disease that claims tens of thousands of lives each year. It comes after more than 300,000 cases of the disease were reported in Africa last year.
Nigeria’s defense equipment from US to be delivered after five years/in /by
In a remote northwestern Nigerian community, families are pleading for the release of over 150 worshippers abducted from churches last Sunday, even as the government announces a breakthrough in securing delayed U.S. military aid to combat the nation’s spiraling violence.
United States officially exits the World Health Organization/in /by
Public health experts have criticised the move saying it will disadvantage the US when it comes to responding to health crises.
DR Congo city residents forced to adapt during year of M23 rule/in /by
With little progress being made in peace efforts and nowhere to go, people are carrying on with their lives as best they can.
Iran’s protest death toll surpasses 5,000 amidst ongoing tensions/in /by
As the most severe internet blackout in Iran’s history stretches into its third week, activists report the human cost of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests has climbed to at least 5,002 killed.
South African court clears sale of Nelson Mandela artefacts/in /by
A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to stop the sale and export of items linked to Nelson Mandela.
Algerian senate urges review of law declaring French colonisation a crime/in /by
Algeria's Senate has demanded revisions to a historic law declaring France's 1830-1962 colonization a crime, creating legislative discord just weeks after the lower house unanimously passed the bill demanding an apology and reparations from Paris.
Guinea: African Union lifts sanctions/in /by
The African Union has lifted sanctions it imposed on Guinea following the country's 2021 coup.
Mali unclogs fuel supply with 54-million-litre surge/in /by
Mali is experiencing a significant easing of its severe fuel shortage, following the import of over 54 million liters of petroleum products in ten days. This surge in supply marks a critical step toward ending the crisis that has hampered the economy and daily life for weeks.
Post-election violence in Uganda leaves 30 dead/in /by
The head of the Ugandan army and son of newly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni said on Friday that 30 opposition supporters had been killed and 2,000 arrested following the election.