Central and East Africa are facing an unprecedented health crisis, battered by a double attack of viral diseases: the Mpox virus and the Marburg virus. While world powers look the other way, the people of the region are forced to fight against international indifference and the lack of resources to combat these devastating outbreaks. Related:UN […]

In a significant setback for the LGBTQ community in Africa, Ghana’s Supreme Court has dismissed two cases that challenged the constitutionality of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. Related:Namibia Removes Laws Prohibiting Same-Sex Relations This ruling clears the way for President Nana Akufo-Addo to potentially sign into law one of the continent’s most […]

Emergency services in Liberia are currently battling a fire that erupted in the parliament building on Wednesday, coinciding with opposition protests that have entered their second day. Related:Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Health Concerns The cause of the fire, which occurred in the capital city of Monrovia, has not yet been […]

The death toll from Cyclone Chido continues to rise, highlighting the devastating impact of climate change on already vulnerable populations in northern Mozambique. Related:Cyclone Chido Devastates Northern Mozambique: More than 45 Dead and Thousands Affected The latest figures from the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (INGD) report at least 45 deaths and […]

In a briefing to the United Nations Security Council on Saturday, the UN Special Representative for Central Africa (UNOCA), Abdou Abarry, emphasized the dual challenges of electoral transitions and climate crises facing the region. He noted the extension of UNOCA’s mandate and the adoption of the Pact for the Future, an agreement aimed at strengthening […]

The leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Angola are holding private talks before expanding the meeting to their respective delegations. This comes after Rwanda’s refusal to participate in a high-level summit on the peace process in eastern DRC, which led to the suspension of the planned tripartite meeting this Sunday in […]

However, this claim contrasts with reports from the North Darfur Ministry of Health, which denounced an RSF drone attack on the Al Fasher hospital that resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to more than twenty others. The Sudanese Army reported on Saturday that it had repelled a “large-scale attack” carried out by […]

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, visiting South Africa during its G20 presidency, delivered a strong message emphasizing the urgent need for climate justice for Africa. Related:WHO’s Latest Malaria Report: A Call to Address Disparities in Health Access Guterres underscored the continent’s immense potential a youthful and growing population, rich cultural and natural diversity, and a robust […]

Khartoum, Sudan – A series of airstrikes across Sudan’s capital on Monday and Tuesday have left at least 175 people dead and dozens more injured, highlighting the escalating violence in the ongoing 20-month conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Related:Sudan: Brutal Assault in Omdurman Left at Least 60 Deads The […]

The WHO team, made up of epidemiologists, doctors, and laboratory technicians, aims not only to identify the pathogen responsible but also to strengthen response measures in the region. This includes conducting epidemiological investigations, collecting samples for testing, and actively searching for cases. Related: Africa: Mpox Cases Surge +500 pct, Affecting 19 Countries The World Health […]