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Improved Access to TB Treatment Promised as Breakthrough Comes to Africa
Cape Town — An American drug manufacturer has taken an important step to open the way to improved access to the treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) across Africa.
Fishermen in Uganda Warned: Nobody is Exempt from the Law on the Lake
Gen Bakasumba issued the warning as he presided over the pass out of 65 trainees who completed the Marine Basic Induction Course at the Marine Training School, Kalangalo,Wakiso District.
Ethiopia’s Ambassador Highlights the Importance of Increasing Coffee Exports to Japan
Ethiopian coffee association, coffee growers, and trade societies should play a significant role in expanding coffee exports to Japan and other countries, thereby becoming more competitive in the international sector, as stressed by…
NDLEA and Other Entities Seek Specialized Courts for Drug Cases in Nigeria
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA), and other heads of drug law enforcement agencies in Africa have called for the setting up of specialized courts to try drug cases and other organized crimes across the continent.
UK Commits to Assisting Nigeria in Humanitarian Crises and Poverty Challenges
The United Kingdom has promised to support Nigeria's Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation in its effort to reduce humanitarian crises and end poverty in the country.
Formal Recognition of Livelihoods Urged by Fresh Water Fishers in South Africa
Masifundise inland fisheries report says sector needs government help, Catching freshwater fish in rivers and dams around the country is the livelihood of small-scale inland fishers. They want the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the…
DJ Black Coffee Set to Make History at Madison Square Garden in New York City, South Africa
Award-winning DJ and producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City.
President Ruto Reaffirms Kenya’s Decision to Reject Privatisation of the Port of Mombasa
Nairobi — President William Ruto has affirmed that the government is not planning to privatise the Port of Mombasa amid claims from a section of opposition leaders.
NSCDC Sends 3,000 Personnel to Abuja for Nigeria’s Independence Day
The FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, directed the deployed officers and men to protect citizens alongside all national assets and infrastructure in the territory.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Preliminary Sitting Held, Hearing Adjourned till October 13 in Court
The coroner inquest that is looking into the cause of death of 27-year-old IleriOluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as MohBad, has agreed on the witnesses that will be called to give evidence in the matter.
Uganda’s NSSF Responds to President Museveni’s Advice, Set to Introduce Tailored Savings…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is planning to create a special savings package for Ugandans living and working overseas.
Inspiring Tourism Revolution: Ethiopian Heritages Recognized by UNESCO
When United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) enlisted 12 heritages in its first version sites in 1978, Ethiopia was amongst the seven countries including Canada, the U.S., Senegal, among others, which…
Former Sudan Foreign Minister Ali Karti Faces Sanctions from the U.S.
Harare — The U.S. State Department has announced sanctions on Ali Karti, the former foreign minister of Sudan, accusing him of thwarting efforts to end the civil war there.
Skepticism Towards Science in Africa Contributes to Vaccine Hesitancy and Climate Denial
Vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect people against diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, influenza, and even the coronavirus. It is a simple,…
Bird Flu Crisis in Southern Africa Sparks Concerns of Rising Chicken and Egg Prices
Harare — South African consumers will have to endure higher prices for chicken meat and eggs as the industry deals with its worst highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) epidemic to date, according to economists and industry insiders.
Ladipo Market in Nigeria’s Lagos Shut Down Due to Unsanitary Conditions
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin. The closure is due to alleged environmental infractions such as reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills.