Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 166
The death toll from Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has climbed to 166 since the beginning of 2025, health authorities said on Thursday. The Nigeria Center […]
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Ebola Transmission Declines in DRC as WHO Reports Improved Case Management
The Ebola virus outbreak in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo is showing clear signs of decline, according to a situation report issued by the […]
Massive Corruption Scandal Uncovered at South Africa’s Tembisa Hospital
On Monday, September 29, the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), an independent Agency of the South African Government, revealed a “devastating plunder” of over 2 billion […]
Rwanda Set to Make History as First African Host of Cycling World Championships
A landmark moment for international cycling is set to occur as Rwanda prepares to host the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, the first time the […]
South African Police Dismantle $20M Meth Lab in Major Farm Raid
South African Police have uncovered over the week-end a major crystal methamphetamine laboratory on a farm in Volksrust, seizing an estimated $20 million worth of […]
DRC: WHO Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign
The World Health Organization (WHO) began vaccinating healthcare workers and people who have been in contact with confirmed cases on Tuesday, in response to the […]
Floods Displace Thousands in Niger, affecting Schools Ahead of Academic Year
Authorities in Niger report that 246,228 people have been affected by floods since the onset of this year’s rainy season, disrupting communities across 122 municipalities. […]
Zambia Seeks Greater Compensation After Toxic Copper Mine Spill
Zambia’s Government has signalled on September 11 it will push for further compensation for communities affected by February’s toxic spill at the Chinese-owned Sino-Metals Leach […]
Africa’s LGBTQ+ battlefront: progress amid political weaponization
Across Africa in 2024, LGBTQ+ rights became a flashpoint in electoral politics, with candidates in several countries using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to rally conservative support and […]
African Union Plans Mineral Coalition to Drive Climate-Resilient Development
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to establish a coalition of critical mineral-producing nations, positioning the continent to better manage soaring global demand for […]