African nations are losing an estimated $2.1 billion annually in economic productivity due to preventable health conditions, a figure that health economists warn will climb sharply if environmental…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded another Ebola outbreak, with at least 50 deaths confirmed in North Kivu province since January 2025. Health workers on the ground say the virus has fou…
The Pandemic Fund announced $50 million in emergency Ebola response funding on Tuesday, targeting health systems in Central and Eastern Africa amid a surge of outbreaks across the two regions. The …
Warm ocean waters east of Mozambique reached 28°C last February when Cyclone Freddy made landfall, killing more than 1,300 people across Southern Africa. Scientists at the World Meteorological Orga…
Nigeria's government has unveiled a bold $1 billion initiative aimed at revitalising its education sector by the end of 2026. The announcement made on June 1, 2026, by the Minister of Education, Ad…
On Monday, a coalition of African nations announced a major initiative aimed at training the next generation of biosecurity leaders. This programme, spearheaded by the Biosecurity Leaders Africa Ne…
Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at tackling climate change, coinciding with World Environment Day on June 5, 2023. The plan aspires to achieve a 20% reduction in greenhouse gas e…
South Africa and Botswana have initiated a new collaborative framework focused on science and technology aimed at bolstering economic development. This agreement, signed on 5 October 2023, during a…
Nigeria's vulnerability to severe weather is escalating. A recent study from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) reveals that climate change is intensifying the strength and frequency of hur…
As Nigeria prepares for the hurricane season, recent studies reveal that climate change is intensifying hurricane activity globally. This trend raises alarm for coastal regions already vulnerable t…
Chery South Africa officially debuted its first electric SUV on October 12, 2023, in Johannesburg, marking a significant entry into the country's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market. This launc…
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, South Africa and Botswana solidified their collaboration in science and technology, aiming to bolster innovation and economic growth. The South African Minister of H…