New Mpox mutation in DRC raises pandemic fears
Researchers have called for urgent action to contain the spread of a potent strain of the Mpox virus that has been found in a mining […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Ghana Unable to Secure Debt Agreement with Global Bondholders
Ghana’s attempts to restructure its $13 billion international bond debt have hit a snag, according to government sources on Monday, dealing a setback to its […]
Kenya Doctor Strike: Citizens Caught in the Middle of Healthcare Workers and Government Dispute
Kihara Level 4 Hospital near Nairobi, Kenya, witnesses a stark scene with most labor ward beds unoccupied amidst a doctor strike stretching for a month. […]
Zimbabweans Compelled to Utilize US Dollar Amid Delay in Introduction of New Currency, ZiG
Informal traders in Zimbabwe, comprising approximately 75% of the nation’s workforce, have ceased accepting the ZIMdollar, also known as the RTGS dollar, due to concerns […]
UN Warns of Hunger Threat to Nearly 55 Million in West & Central Africa
United Nations agencies have alerted that nearly 55 million people in West and Central Africa face severe food shortages in the coming months, driven by […]
Kenya floods kill 13, displace 15,000
Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed 13 people and displaced some 15,000 in Kenya, the UN said. Heavy rain is expected to continue in […]
Journalist in Malawi Arrested for Exposing Businessman’s Corruption
Human rights organizations have criticized the arrest of a journalist in Malawi for publishing an article implicating a prominent businessman in corruption. Macmillan Mhone was […]
Zambia Discovers Advanced Chinese Cybercrime Network
In Zambia, a raid on a Chinese-operated firm suspected of conducting a complex online fraud operation led to the arrest of 77 individuals, including 22 […]
Liberian Senate Endorses Establishment of War Crimes Court
On Tuesday, Liberia’s senate endorsed the creation of a war crimes tribunal aimed at addressing long-delayed justice for victims of severe violations during the country’s […]
Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency in Response to Surge in Deadly Synthetic Drug Kush Usage
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has announced a national emergency on drug abuse in response to mounting pressure for his administration to address […]