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Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that are not transmitted from person to person.
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling Inequities and Access: A One Health Approach".
Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the Burkinabè army of abuses against civilian populations.
Tanzania: More Than 150 Killed in Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania
At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino climate pattern had worsened the ongoing rainy season.
South Africa: Trial Begins for Alleged Thieves at Ramaphosa’s Farm
Accused in Theft from President's Farm Set to Face Court in Limpopo,Three people accused of stealing foreign currency from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm are set to appear in the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo today,…
Nigeria: 11 Months After Subsidy Removal – Nigerians Still Face Fuel Scarcity, Long Queues
Eleven months after the federal government removed fuel subsidy and opened up the market for competition, Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh realities of fuel scarcity and long queues at petrol stations across the country.
Burkina Faso’s Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid – Human Rights Watch
Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Thursday.
Nigeria: Flights Diverted As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) following a fire at the terminal.
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman’s Documentary Features Rwanda’s Reconciliation Story
Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellion.
Africa’s High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response
Throughout 2024, the African Union will mark the "AU Year of Education." The aim is to renew collective commitment and joint action by African countries towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 on…
Liberia: Court Orders Boakai to Withdraw Nominations
Monrovia — Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to withdraw nominations he made to various tenured positions, having determined that tenured officials' rights to due process were violated.
Malawi: Israel Wants 80,000 Malawians to Work in Construction Industry in the Jewish State
Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state.This is in addition to the 3,000 Malawian workers wanted in Israel to work in the agriculture sector, especially farms.
Africa: World Malaria Day 2024 -Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria
On this year's World Malaria Day, WHO has joined forces with the RBM Partnership and other partners to spotlight the critical importance of advancing health equity, gender equality and human rights in malaria responses worldwide.
Zimbabwe: Over 6,000 Arrested As Govt Ramps Up Drug and Substance Abuse Fight
The government has revealed that over 6 148 have been arrested in the past four months for supplying and using drugs and substances as it intensifies its response to the scourge.
Africa: Sugar in Baby Food – Why Nestlé Needs to Be Held to Account in Africa
Nestlé has been criticised for adding sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products sold in many poorer countries. The Swiss food giant controls 20% of the baby-food market, valued at nearly US$70 billion.
Kenya: NCPB Compensates Farmers Who Bought Substandard Fertilizer
Nairobi — The National Cereal and Produce Board (NCPB) has began compensating farmers who received substandard fertilizer under the government subsidy program.