Africa: UN Mourns Civil Rights Giant, Jesse Jackson
[Premium Times] "Reverend Jackson lent his powerful voice to the UN's work against racism, against apartheid and for human rights."
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Africa: Nearly Two-Thirds of Maternal Deaths Occur in War-Prone Countries - WHO
[Premium Times] In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Africa: Call for Renewed Push to Secure Water and Sanitation Across Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, saying that delayed investment has left millions vulnerable to climate shocks, poor health, and economic
Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mourns the Passing of Hon. Rev Jesse Jackson
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has joined leaders across the world in mourning the passing of the Hon. Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who died at the age of 84. He described him as a towering figure whose life's work
Africa: President Ruto Presides Over NIRU's Inaugural Graduation, Boosting Africa's Intelligence Education
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa's growing intelligence and security education
Africa: Coffee Crops Are Dying From a Fungus With Species-Jumping Genes - Researchers Are 'Resurrecting' Their Genomes to Understand How and Why
[The Conversation Africa] For anyone who relies on coffee to start their day, coffee wilt disease may be the most important disease you've never heard of. This fungal disease has repeatedly reshaped the global coffee supply over the past century, with consequences that reach
Africa: Snakebites - How to Avoid Them and What to Do If You're Bitten
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine walking into tall grass or working barefoot in a field ... and suddenly feeling sharp pain on your foot. You've just been bitten by a snake. This is more than a moment of shock; it could be the beginning of a dangerous medical emergency.
Africa: Maternal Deaths Spike During War and Instability, New Report Warns
[UN News] Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.
Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen
"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.
Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers
It is the latest twist over the fate of Lungu's body, which remains in a South African morgue since his death.
Africa: One Crop, Three Identities - What Bambara Groundnut Teaches Us About The Future Of Pulses
[allAfrica] On World Pulses Day, the theme chosen by the Food and Agriculture Organization, ''Pulses of the world: from modesty to excellence,'' could not be more timely. It captures a quiet transformation already unfolding across kitchens, streets, and food labs, especially in
US soldiers arrive in Nigeria to aid its fight against Islamist militants
The troops, who landed at an airfield in Bauchi state, will not take part in combat operations, officials say.
Africa: Ebola Has Gone From a Global Emergency to a Disease We Can Stop, Says CEPI Chief
[allAfrica] "In a single decade, the world has transformed Ebola from a global emergency to a disease that can be stopped in its tracks," said Dr Richard Hatchett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Dr Hatchett said, a few weeks ago, Ebola
Africa: Could Africa's Youth Bulge Help Fill Europe's Military Ranks?
[ISS] Military recruitment increasingly reflects the same demand-supply dynamics that shape global civilian migration.
Africa: Dubawa's Editor Elected As Member of Africa Facts Advisory Committee
[Premium Times] The Africa Facts Advisory Committee is a continental body tasked with guiding strategic priorities and strengthening collaboration among fact-checking organisations across Africa.