South Africa recalls specific Nestlé NAN infant formula over safety concerns
South Africa’s Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a specific batch of Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula […]
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Archaeological Study Confirms Moroccan Origins of Homo Sapiens
Understanding the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, and Denisovans has relied for decades on morphological, genetic, and archaeological analyses from numerous European and African […]
Egypt edge Benin after extra time to reach AFCON quarter-finals
Egypt secured a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after defeating Benin 3–1 after extra time in their last-16 encounter on Monday. Marwan […]
Lightning Storms Kill Seven, Displace Hundreds Across Central Mozambique
Severe electrical storms have claimed seven lives in Mozambique’s central Sofala Province, with all fatalities caused by lightning strikes, according to the INGD (National Disaster […]
CAF Resets AFCON Calendar, Confirms 2028 Tournament and Unveils African Nations League
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has announced over the week-end a strategic recalibration of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) calendar following the 2025 tournament in […]
Mozambique to Build Major Surgical and Specialist Hospitals with International Partnerships
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo announced on 18 December the launch of plans for the Maputo Surgical Centre, set to become one of the largest surgical […]
Rwanda Reports Significant Decline in Child Stunting and Mortality in Latest Survey
Rwanda’s most recent Demographic and Health Survey, released on Wednesday, December 17, indicates a steady reduction in child stunting among children under five, falling from […]
Namibia Flags H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Southern Coastal Region
Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Karas Region, with authorities announcing on Monday, 15 December, that […]
African Forum Underscores Coordinated Action for Women, Peace and Security
The sixth African High-Level Forum on Women, Peace and Security opened in Tunisia on Tuesday, December 9, with a strong call for enhanced multilateral cooperation […]
Ramaphosa Declares Gender-Based Violence a National Disaster, Calls for Urgent Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his weekly newsletter, on 8 December 2025, highlighted South Africa’s persistently high levels of violence against women and children, describing gender-based […]