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WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks
The WHO’s latest report urges heightened surveillance, improved vaccine access, and stronger infection control to prevent the disease from becoming entrenched.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé awarded Golden Boot for the first time
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe was presented with the 2024-25 Golden Boot award on Friday in front of him team mates at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Gaza residents face continuing hardship amid fragile ceasefire
As winter approaches, families in Gaza are living with with no electricity, water, or sanitation, in bombed out buildings across the enclave.
Sudan’s RSF arrests fighters suspected of summary executions in El-Fasher
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have arrested fighters accused of rights violations in the recently captured city of El-Fasher.
Tanzania unrest deepens as opposition alleges fraud and protests enter third day
The government has not commented on casualties or the extent of damage. Amnesty International reported that at least two people were killed during Wednesday’s protests, while opposition figures abroad have spoken of higher tolls and are organising online support for demonstrators.
Western countries urge citizens to leave Mali as fuel crisis deepens
The military-led government is under immense pressure from al Qaeda-linked insurgents who have been blocking fuel imports since early September.
Cameroon opposition leader Tchiroma calls for 3 days of ‘ghost town’ protests
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has announced a new plan of action, calling on supporters to shut down the country for three days next week.
Pink October campaign brings free cancer screenings to women in Fez Province
In Morocco’s Fez Province, 134 women from the Ain Bida Territorial Community have benefited from a special medical campaign organized as part of Pink October, the global month dedicated to breast cancer awareness.
Sahrawi refugees protest U.S. draft resolution ahead of key UN vote
As the Security Council prepares to vote, Sahrawi protesters say they will continue raising their voices to keep the referendum — and their future — from slipping off the agenda
‘Not appropriate’: AU chief clarifies private jet photo after condemnation
African Union Commission chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf rushed to clarify a photo showing his spokesperson on a private jet as criticism of the continental body he leads escalated