West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations
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West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

At least 573 people out of the 11,640 diagnosed with the disease in Nigeria have died since the current outbreak

Comoros’ Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid
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Comoros’ Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid

Comoros’ Supreme Court on Thursday approved plans by incumbent President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in the next

Oscar Pistorius granted parole in South Africa
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Oscar Pistorius granted parole in South Africa

The Department of Correctional Services confirms the conditional release of Mr Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius, with effect from 5 January

Demonstration bloodily repressed in Chad in 2022: general amnesty
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Demonstration bloodily repressed in Chad in 2022: general amnesty

The military authorities in Chad announced a general amnesty on Thursday, notably for police and military personnel, in the wake

Struggles Persist in Remote Areas as DR Congo’s Election Approaches
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Struggles Persist in Remote Areas as DR Congo’s Election Approaches

Local voices in Camp Pay echo a sentiment of disappointment and frustration. Blaise Kabwengi, a fish vendor, highlights the broken

Chad struggles with soaring refugee crisis
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Chad struggles with soaring refugee crisis

Chad hosts over a million refugees, witnessing one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing refugee populations due to the recent Sudan

Malaria: Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination
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Malaria: Shipments to African countries herald final steps toward broader vaccination

Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which accounted for approximately 95% of global malaria cases and 96%

“France is in no way being driven out of Africa” says Foreign trade Minister
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“France is in no way being driven out of Africa” says Foreign trade Minister

France is in no way being driven out of Africa, declared French Foreign Trade Minister Olivier Becht on Wednesday ahead

Ethiopia: government promotes recycling to battle plastic pollution
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Ethiopia: government promotes recycling to battle plastic pollution

In Ethiopia, a team from Awi zone to Addis Ababa collects plastic bottles for recycling, contributing to ending plastic pollution.

U-17 World Cup: Mali and Morocco will clash for a semifinal spot
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U-17 World Cup: Mali and Morocco will clash for a semifinal spot

Morocco’s Under 17 football squad clinched a historic spot in the quarterfinals on Tuesday (Nov. 21) against Iran. The U-17