The African Union commits to boost local vaccine production across the continent to cover more than 60% of its needs by 2040. The initiative emerged because Africa received only one vaccine dose for every three doses available worldwide by July 2022. Creating local vaccine production in Africa faces major barriers because this work needs 500 […]
Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an “unprecedented” humanitarian crisis. Half of the population is facing acute hunger. The fighting has already killed more than 20,000 people and displaced more than 14 million people from their homes, as per UN. The Sudan crisis represents malnutrition, population displacement and chronic […]
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenyan President Ruto recently discussed the long-running conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during a phone call and urged an immediate ceasefire, according to the State Department. M23 rebels recently made progress, marking the most serious escalation in more than a decade of the fighting. […]
Undergrad researcher Caitlyn Nojiri discovered that a supernova near Earth 2-3 million years ago could have created numerous new viruses in Lake Tanganyika. Researchers used iron-60 traces from Earth sediments to link astronomic events with life evolution after finding evidence of a nearby stellar explosion through this research. Based on their calculations the research team […]
Emirates SkyCargo establishes better Africa market connections by partnering with Astral Aviation at Air Cargo Africa. At Air Cargo Africa, Emirates SkyCargo worked together with Astral Aviation when they signed an MoU to combine their shipping connections. Through the partnership Emirates SkyCargo can offer services to 145 locations around the world at 50 destinations served […]
South Africa begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign today (February 21) against Afghanistan, who are making their tournament debut. The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. Head-to-Head Record Afghanistan and South Africa have faced each other 5 times in ODIs, with South Africa winning 3 and Afghanistan winning […]
The latest addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, iPhone 16e is making headlines across the globe. Marketed as the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE 3 (2020), this one promises modern design and updated features. The price tag has also taken a hit as the iPhone 16e can be bought at $599. The iPhone 16e […]
African nations continue to accelerate support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) because 48 states have now officially signed the agreement to advance economic integration in the region. Generic trade operations are underway as AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene verifies existing commercial activities between nineteen member countries under the AfCFTA framework. Mene interviewed by […]
Benghazi International Stadium, a new architectural masterpiece in the service of Libyan footballAway from the stadiums The head of the organizing committee, Aqila Al-Abbar, confirmed that politicians will be among the invitees, including ambassadors and ministers. Invitations were also extended to famous media figures such as Tunisian commentator Raouf Khalif, before announcing other names, which […]
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano recently highlighted that Kenya tourism sector earnings are expected to jump to 650 billion shillings ($5 billion) this year – compared to the 452.2 billion shillings recorded last year. Miano noted that last year’s earnings are up 20% compared to a year earlier. The tourism industry – in addition to tea […]
The African Development Bank shows its leadership by supporting AGES25 as its top sponsor and working towards developing the continent sustainably. At AGES25 in Cape Town South Africa in 2025 the event will start businesses and new ideas for green and blue economic growth in Africa alongside climate adaptation strategies. Vuka Group creates a four-day […]
On February 18th 2025, South Africa’s health authorities were alarmed about the outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). More than 160 new infection cases have been reported within the same province on a single day. Young children were the most affected among every person causing increased concern among parents and communities. In Phoenix, […]
The destruction of USAID by President Donald Trump led South African scientists to stop their important research work. The BRILLIANT research initiative moved forward with its $45 million USAID funding to become a vital Africa-managed program against HIV. The Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit at the University of Witwatersrand located in Johannesburg witnessed promising research […]
The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the region. Moves by M23 raise fears of a larger scale war especially in light of the mineral rich territories they […]
The UAE people remain strong in their devotion for their business and government entities. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer assessed trust levels across 28 countries and confirmed that UAE surpasses all other nations. UAE citizens maintain excellent confidence in their governing institutions yet other nations face issues with false news dissemination and economic challenges. Research […]
The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria witnessed hundreds of white South Africans demonstrating their support for former president Donald Trump together with his assertions about racial mistreatment. The protesters mainly belonging to the Afrikaner community carried signs that supported Trump while expressing their disapproval of South African discriminatory laws. The rally happened after Trump issued an […]
A major humanitarian conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 14th 2025 bringing together key regional and international leaders to address the worsening crisis in Sudan. The conference was held by the UAE, Ethiopia, the African Union and IGAD. The ultimate objective was straightforward, which is to mobilize urgent support for millions of Sudanese […]
Tourists continue to pour into Mauritius which stands as an island-nation admired for its beautiful beaches and green scenery. Tourism brings visitors from around the world to this paradise but Mauritius now ranks first in population density across Africa replacing Rwanda. According to Statista data, Mauritius stands ahead of the UK with 641 residents per […]
Delphin Katembo Vinywasiki popularly known as Delcat Idengo is a leading musician from the DRC celebrated for his revolutionary songs attacking both the government and the rebel groups. His music resonated with many, positioning him as one of the leading personalities in the cultural and political arena of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Idengo met […]
In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Universal Health Coverage (SRH and UHC). The event slated on January 13, 2025, at the Radisson […]