Congo’s Mpox Vaccine Rollout Hits Snag as Global Health Authorities Urge Action
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s eagerly anticipated mpox vaccine rollout has hit an unexpected roadblock, dashing hopes for a swift response to the growing health […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Kenya: Teachers strike over working conditions
On Monday, August 26, secondary school teachers in Kenya launched a protest, following their union’s announcement of an indefinite strike. Teachers gathered in various towns […]
Mali: Army’s drone strike kills at least two dozen civilians in country’s north
At least 21 people, including 11 children, have been killed in drone airstrikes on a Saharan rural commune of Tinzaouaten in the far northeast of […]
South Africa blocks Polish munitions order
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, neighboring Poland has been working to significantly increase its ammunition stockpiles to both defend itself and support Kyiv. However, a […]
Kenya army to join UN peacekeepers in East DRC
On Sunday August 25, Kenya’s military announced that its troops have departed for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to join a United Nations […]
Chinese firm to build oil refinery in South Sudan
On Friday, August 24, a Chinese company signed an agreement with South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) to build modern oil refinery and storage […]
The world’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
A Canadian mining company on August 22 announced the discovery of a massive diamond, the second largest in the world at 2,492 carats, from the […]
Kenya to have first nuclear power plant in 2034
On August 22, Kenya announced plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034. The plant, which will be situated on the Indian Ocean […]
Mpox: 171 cases reported in Burundi
Burundi’s Health Minister announced a total of 171 confirmed cases of mpox on August 22, with the first cases reported just last month. According to […]
Mozambique: President promulgates punctual revisions to electoral law
On Wednesday, August 21, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi enacted revisions to the electoral law, including the removal of district courts’ authority to mandate vote recounts […]