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Amizmiz: progress and setbacks one year after the earthquake
A year after a devastating earthquake hit Morocco, the mountain communities that suffered the most are still in the process of rebuilding.
First shipment of Mpox vaccine arrives in Kinshasa, DRC
The first batch of 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine officially reached Congo's capital on Thursday, three weeks following the declaration of mpox outbreaks in 12 African nations as a global emergency.
Germany proposes Rwanda migrant deportation plan
Barely two months after Britain’s new Labour government scrapped plans to deport illegal migrants to Rwanda, Germany has proposed adopting the scheme.
UN chief says Africa’s debt situation is a recipe for social unrest
Speaking at the China-Africa cooperation summit, Antonio Guterres called for "deep reforms" to the international financial system.
Egypt hosts first International Aviation and Space Exhibition
The exhibition promises to showcase the latest developments in aviation and space technology, and includes a range of aircraft, spacecraft and defence systems.
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei’s parents demand justice
The marathon runner died four days after being doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend.
The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it’s a fraction of what is needed
The 100,000 doses of the MVA-BN vaccine, manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic, have been donated by the European Union through HERA, the bloc's agency for health emergencies. Another 100,000 are expected to be delivered on Saturday, the Congolese authorities said
Binance executive jailed in Nigeria to know bail outcome next month
Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen, has been detained since February in a dispute between the cryptocurrency exchange and the Nigerian government.
WHO Reports Surge in Global Cholera Cases and Vaccine Shortage
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, showing an increase in cases and deaths. The number of reported cholera cases increased by 13% and deaths by 71% in 2023 compared to 2022. Over 4000 people died last year from a disease that is preventable and e
China-Africa Summit 2024: Is the 9th a turning point? {Business Africa}
This week on Business Africa: the 9th China-Africa Forum in Beijing, issues with the Maroua-Kousseri road in Cameroon, and a look at a vegetarian restaurant in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.