Africa: A Cultural Shift from Secrecy is Necessary to End Menstrual Shame

Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to… Read more »

Africa: Over 300 Million Vaccinated for Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 29, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,715,060 while 300,042,269 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: E-cigarettes and Youth: Turning Scientific Evidence into Efficient Communication

The 6th annual US e-cigarette summit, 2022 took place on May 17th in Washington DC and virtually. The stated objective of this hybrid event was “facilitating dialogue and… Read more »

Senegal: 11 Babies Die During Fire at Hospital Neonatal Unit

Eleven babies died on Wednesday, May 26, in the fire that ravaged the neonatology department of the Mame Abdou Aziz Sy hospital in Tivaouane, reported Sudquotidien.sn. The sad news… Read more »

Africa: Over 11.7 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent

As of May 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,700,120 while over  299,975,452 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Fuel Shortage Crisis - Who is Responsible?

Kenya's recent fuel crisis has left petrol pumps dry. Politicians are blaming each other and giving varied reasons for the shortage, from the government being inept to government… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 11.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of May 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,693,090 while over  299,944,465 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 24, 2022

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Africa: Fix Broken Financing to Ensure a #StrongWHO – Appeal from 80 Organizations

Following is a letter from 80 organizations around the world to delegates attending the World Health Assembly #WHA75 calling on Member States to strengthen the World Health… Read more »

Africa: Continent to Pass the 300 Million Mark for Covid-19 Vaccinations

As of May 22, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,683,256 while over 298,088,745 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Rate of Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations Climbs Across Continent

As of May 19, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,654,807 while over  298,002,829 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Nigerian Tech Startup Pricepally Tackles Rising Food Costs With Bulk-Buying Platform

Shopping for food in Nigeria's largest cities can be a challenge. After battling the notorious traffic of Lagos or Abuja to reach open-air markets, many shoppers are frustrated to… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 19, 2022

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Africa: Over 11.6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 18, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,645,147 while over  297,944,518 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 15, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,629,693 while over  297,064,692 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: African Faith Leader Urges Global Covid-19 Summit to 'Make Bold Commitments'

An African religious leader has urged a global coronavirus summit to give low- and middle-income countries more control over the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatments. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent Near 9.8 Million

As of May 13, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,611,426 while over  296,971,588 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Over 11.6 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent

As of May 12, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,601,683 while over  296,921,172 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations

As of May 11, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,588,765 while over 296,827,946 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 11.6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of May 10, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,579,536 while over 297,563,989 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 9, 2022

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Africa: Over 11.5 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Africa

As of May 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,569,823   while over  294,169,448 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 295 Million Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 5, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,540,181 while over  294,169,448 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: 'Bisexual People's Existence Constantly Challenged, Erased'

The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Infections, Recoveries Climb Steadily Across Continent

As of May 3, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,528,483 while over  292,526,139 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »