In a shocking revelation, more than 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine war. This alarming trend raises questions about the underlying socio-econ…
Aidan Chidarikire, a prominent figure in Zimbabwe's health sector, passed away on October 15, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that could shape the future of health governance in the nation. His contr…
As funding from the United States continues to diminish, South Africa's battle against Aids has become increasingly precarious. This shift in financial support, observed in early 2023, raises signi…
In October 2023, a UN mission reported alarming findings about the ongoing siege of El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, indicating that the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) exhibit 'hallmark…
In a surprising turn of events, ivermectin, a drug once hailed as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is now undergoing clinical tests for cancer treatment in Africa. The shift in focus comes as he…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) released its 2025 Scorecard in Johannesburg, revealing both progress and setbacks in health and gender equality across its member states. This repo…
In Eswatini, a new initiative aimed at leveraging Early Grade Assessment data is set to improve educational outcomes for young learners. This programme, launched in early 2023, seeks to identify kn…
In a striking visual narrative, Moroccan photographer Hiba Baddou captures a Peugeot struggling through a vast desert, equipped with 21 satellite dishes, a poignant symbol of both innovation and th…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Guang Cong, the African Union Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, recently conferred with the Foreign Affairs State Minister of Ethiopia. This meeting, hel…
In a landmark court session in Abuja this week, former Nigerian Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke confronted several high-profile businessmen accused of bribing her during her tenure. This confrontat…
George Osborne, former UK Chancellor and current executive at OpenAI, has issued a stark warning that African countries not embracing artificial intelligence (AI) could find themselves left behind …
The untimely death of popular Nigerian singer, Ibidun Ighodaro, on 15th October 2023, has drawn attention to a growing public health crisis in Nigeria: snakebite incidents. The incident occurred in…