DRC records nearly 30,000 malaria deaths in 2025
More than 26 million malaria infections were recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025, with the disease claiming nearly 30,000 lives, according […]
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EU urges South Sudan to put communities at centre of wildlife conservation
The European Union has urged South Sudan to strengthen community participation and governance of land and natural resources as the country seeks to improve wildlife […]
Cameroon players win historic first WAFCON title after beating Malawi 3-0
The Indomitable Lionesses made history on August 17 by winning their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a dominant 3-0 victory over […]
US jury awards $29m to family of Ethiopian Airlines crash victim
A Chicago jury has awarded $29 million in damages to the family of an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in the March 2019 Ethiopian […]
South Sudan launches $14.5m program to improve learning for crisis-affected children
South Sudan on Wednesday, August 5, launched a four-year education program aimed at improving learning outcomes for children affected by conflict, displacement and other humanitarian […]
UNICEF warns funding gap threatens humanitarian response in Ethiopia
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that a severe funding shortfall is undermining its humanitarian response in Ethiopia, where conflict, climate shocks, disease […]
Senegal Grand Magal Road Death Toll Rises to 21 Since July 28
Road accidents linked to Senegal’s Grand Magal pilgrimage have claimed 21 lives since the National Fire Brigade launched its emergency operation on July 28, up […]
Ghana: Nearly 2 million youths not in education, employment or training – GSS
Nearly 2 million young Ghanaians aged between 15 and 35 years are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET), according to the Ghana Statistical […]
UN biodiversity meeting opens in Kenya to review 2030 conservation targets
A six-day United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD) meeting has opened on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya, to assess global progress towards the 23 […]
Ghana’s Mahama Urges African Leaders to Adopt New Approach to Tackling Health Challenges
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to adopt transformative approaches to address the continent’s persistent health challenges and improve healthcare outcomes. […]