South Africa Declares Drought and Water Supply Disruptions a National Disaster
The South African government has classified drought conditions and water supply disruptions in parts of the country as a national disaster, according to a gazette […]
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Death Toll Rises to 118 as Heavy Rains Batter Zimbabwe
Torrential rains sweeping across Zimbabwe’s landscape have exacted a grim toll, with at least 118 lives lost and 61 people wounded since the onset of […]
South Africa Launches National HPV Vaccination Campaign to Combat Cervical Cancer
South Africa’s National Department of Health officially launched yesterday its annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting young girls against cervical cancer — […]
Cholera Claims 12 Lives in 24 Hours as Flooding Deepens Mozambique’s Health Crisis
Mozambique recorded 12 cholera-related deaths and 135 new infections within 24 hours, according to official data released over the week-end, underscoring a sharp escalation in […]
Ethiopia Declares End of Marburg Virus Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases
On Monday, January 26, Ethiopia has officially declared an end to the Marburg virus disease outbreak, after recording no new cases for 42 consecutive days, […]
SADC Deploys Emergency Response Team to Mozambique After Floods Affect Over 650,000 People
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced on Sunday, January 25, that it has deployed a regional emergency response team to Mozambique following devastating floods […]
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 […]
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 […]