The government says the bill adheres to international standards but aid groups are worried the new law would hinder operations in the country. Read more »
The World Health Organization identifies four factors that contributed to Liberia's successful response, including the "decisive leadership" shown by President Ellen Johnson ... Read more »
Every 30 seconds, an African child dies of malaria. Sleeping under bed nets greatly reduces that toll, especially in children under two years old. Malaria experts say current ... Read more »
A doctor at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital who spoke on condition of anonimity has said that poor planning and management has put patient care at risk. Read more »
A briefing for investors and policymakers focusing on Senegal, hosted by AllAfrica in Washington, DC, provided an overview on Plan Senegal Emergent (PSE) - or Emerging Senegal Plan Read more »
The guerrilla growers do not own the land they're cultivating but property rules aren't stopping them from trying to feed themselves in one of the world's poorest countries, writes ... Read more »
The Democratic Alliance describes the decision to drop the charges against President Jacob Zuma as "irrational and therefore unlawful". Read more »
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has admonished a gathering of finance officials at the Conference of Ministers during the annual AU-UNECA meeting to not let external support ... Read more »
The government says it's ready to implement the new national Food and Nutrition Security Plan to address food insecurity, despite activists saying there was no public consultation ... Read more »
The arrest of a 70-year-old woman who offered psilocybin - or 'sacred mushrooms' - during spiritual growth sessions has highlighted the illegal use of psychoactive sacraments in ... Read more »
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