South Africa: Elon Musk, Julius Malema Back-and-Forth Escalates Deepening South Africa-U.S. Tensions

Trade relations between South Africa and the U.S. may be determined by the outcome of diplomacy Read more »

Africa: 'Fight Against Ebola Must Not Be At The Expense of Mpox'

The escalating violence in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has affected testing for the infectious mpox virus disease, which has afflicted thousands in the country and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Human Rights Chief Warns Worse Could Come if Congo Crisis is Not Dealt With

If nothing is done in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, worse could follow for the people of the eastern DRC, as well as for the country's neighbours and the region, the… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Force on Haiti Mission 'Remains Fully Operational' - US Official

During a call yesterday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Kenyan President William Ruto for "Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti,… Read more »

Sudan: How to Help The Sudanese Who Are Rebuilding 'From Scratch'

Millions of Sudanese have been uprooted from their homes since fighting broke out in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »

South Africa: 'Justice Delayed, Justice Denied' As Families of Apartheid Victims Sue Govt for Damages

The families of South Africans murdered by apartheid police, including anti-apartheid activists killed in 1985, are suing the government for damages. Read more »

Africa: A Wake-Up Call for Resilient Health Systems in Africa

Last month, the United States, the largest global health donor, accounting for 32% of all international health assistance, announced its withdrawal from the World… Read more »

South Africa: Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation, Ramaphosa Replies

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to stop funding for South Africa due to the controversial law on land expropriation. Read more »

Africa: Ending Neglect - How Domestic Investments Can Transform the Fight Against NTDs

The bites of river-dwelling blackflies carry a hidden danger – microparasites that can steal sight, health, and wellbeing, and contribute to trapping families in poverty.… Read more »

Niger: Niger is First African Country to Eliminate Blinding Onchocerciasis Disease - WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday that Niger met the criteria for the elimination of onchocerciasis, a cause of blindness, making it the fifth country globally and the… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Freeze On Foreign Aid a 'Death Sentence' for Africa

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration issued an executive order on January 20, 2025, freezing foreign aid for 90 days, sparking widespread panic among aid… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Not Just Regional Concern, 'But Global Responsibility,' Says UN Official

The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "not just a regional concern but a global responsibility," a UN spokesperson said Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: Trump Will Change U.S.-Africa Ties - How Much and How Fast?

"Africa can expect substantial changes from the United States over the next four years," Rama Yade, director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, wrote in a pre-Inauguration… Read more »

Africa: Balancing AI and Human Agency in Education

As we mark the International Day of Education 2025, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and human learning presents an unparalleled opportunity and a profound… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Gravely Concerned Worsening Eastern DR Congo Crisis Could Spread

The United Nations is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »

Nigeria: The Neglect and Death of a Young Woman in Nigeria

I didn't expect to find children, let alone toddlers, in a state-run institution for adults in Kano, northern Nigeria. One of the them was Aisha, a girl between 3 and 4 years old,… Read more »

Africa: Nicotine Pouches - A Public Health Opportunity in Africa's Tobacco Harm Reduction Journey

The recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products is a landmark moment in the global conversation on… Read more »

Africa: 'No Marburg Confirmed In Tanzania', But Mpox Remains 'Public Health Emergency'

The Director-General of the African Centers for Disease Control, Jean Kaseya, has said the center stands is ready to support Tanzania and other countries in the region where… Read more »

Nigeria: Navigating Challenges in Polio Eradication in Sokoto State Amidst Insecurity and Conflict

The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, was once the epicenter of wild polio; in 2012, it accounted for almost all cases of polio worldwide. Many factors contribute to this,… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Reaffirms ECOWAS Withdrawal

The leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger reaffirmed that their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is irreversible, reports Russian… Read more »

Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency

After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is… Read more »

Africa: Vaping Policies Could Have Unintended Consequences on Youth Smoking Behavior

While vaping is not entirely harm-free, it is a scientifically proven tool for reducing the harm from tobacco combustion and, in some cases, an effective smoking cessation aid. In… Read more »

Africa: Technovation 2024 Highlights PMI's Progress Toward Smoke-Free Future

With just five years remaining until Philip Morris International's (PMI) 2030 smoke-free target, aiming for over two-thirds of the company’s revenue to come from smoke-free… Read more »

Africa: Birth of a Game-Changer - The WHO Academy's Vision for Global Health

During my time as Minister of Health in Ethiopia, we wanted to transform the country’s health system, and I was looking for guidance on how to do it. It turned out the World… Read more »

Africa: 'It Takes a Village to Attain a Smoke-Free Future': New PMI Vice President for External Affairs Shares Vision for Africa

The fight against smoking-related diseases is evolving, and Philip Morris International (PMI) is at the forefront of this transformation with its bold vision for a smoke-free… Read more »