Africa

Green News

El Niño drought causing increase in forced marriages in Africa

A report by ActionAid has found that families have been forced to marry off daughters in exchange for food.

19/08/2024

Health news

What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a health emergency?

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is endemic in central and western Africa and was last declared a global health emergency in 2022.

15/08/2024

World

Water stress: Algeria’s strategies

In partnership with anep

One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling.

15/08/2024

Health news

WHO declares mpox outbreak a global health emergency

The WHO and Africa CDC declared emergencies over the mpox outbreak, as European authorities plan to send more than 175,000 vaccines to the region.

14/08/2024

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Landslide at Uganda garbage dump kills 17

Rescuers are continuing to look for survivors amongst the wreckage.

12/08/2024

Libya

Euroviews. Is Western myopia in Libya creating a far worse version of Gaddafi?

If we do not prevent Libya from becoming a mafia state, the trend will not stop at Libya’s borders but become a norm in the region, and especially the Sahel, Hafed Al-Ghwell writes.

08/08/2024

Europe News

At least 73 migrants rescued at sea off the coast of Libya, MSF says

Dozens of people were rescued off the coast in Libya after several dinghies got into trouble on Friday and Saturday.

05/08/2024

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Nigerian president calls for end to violent protests

Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in protests since Thursday across the country.

05/08/2024

Somalia

At least 32 dead in hotel attack in Somalia

Al-Qaeda’s East Africa affiliate, al-Shabaab, said through its radio that its fighters carried out the attack.

03/08/2024

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Protests In Nigeria against worst cost-of-living crisis in generation

Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country.

02/08/2024

Health news

Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic

Vaccines and treatments have been largely inaccessible in parts of Africa where outbreaks have emerged in recent months.

01/08/2024

Health news

'Stunning' study shows twice-yearly jab may give 100% HIV protection

Lenacapavir, a new injectible HIV treatment, was given to women in South Africa and Uganda with nearly 100% efficacy.

24/07/2024

Ethiopia

At least 146 killed in Ethiopia mudslides

The death toll rose from 55 on Monday to 146 on Tuesday as search operations continue in the area.

23/07/2024

Scenes

Watch: Kenya's steeplechase star on the fast track to success

In partnership with Media City

Pamela Kosgei is a young steeplechase runner eager to do well through hard work, guided by her coach and former marathon runner, Eric Kimaiyo, at the Kapsait Athletics Training Camp.

15/07/2024

Culture news

Photojournalism award reveals major problem of e-waste in Ghana

The resulting images capture the immensity of the e-waste problem and the vulnerability of Ghanaians caught up in the system.

05/07/2024

Health news

New mpox strain could become global health threat, experts warn

Lack of access to vaccines, stigma, and a fast-moving new variant have hindered the DRC’s mpox response.

03/07/2024

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The finance bill fury, Nairobi's streets on fire

Anti-tax protesters in Nairobi clashed with riot police on Tuesday, blocking roads and burning tires after recent tax legislation caused deadly unrest.

02/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. After giving Egypt €7.4 billion, Brussels must abide by its own rules

As the EU is about to hand over billions to a neighbouring country, members of parliament have a responsibility to their voters to ensure that this money is spent in line with the union's laws, Hussein Baoumi writes.

01/07/2024

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Tan-Tan season carnival celebrates Morocco’s cultural diversity

The Tan Tan Season Carnival, chaired by Mohamed Fadel Ben Yaich and attended by UAE representatives and local officials, celebrated cultural diversity and heritage in Morocco’s southern provinces.

28/06/2024

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

27/06/2024

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Protesters clash with police in Nairobi

Police opened fire on the crowds and used teargas to disperse people. Multiple deaths have been reported.

26/06/2024

Kenya

Kenya's parliament set on fire after anti-tax protests turn violent

A part of the parliament building in Nairobi was set on fire by protesters who managed to break inside following protests gathering thousands, while reports say several dead bodies can be seen in the streets of the Kenyan capital.

25/06/2024

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WATCH: Nationwide protests in Kenya over controversial tax proposals

Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi and other cities on Tuesday to protest against new tax proposals in the government's annual budget.

25/06/2024

Niger

A lifeline lost? Niger's China backed oil pipeline is in deep trouble

Diplomatic tensions with neighbouring Benin and a rebel group that wants to restore democracy in the West African country have brought the pipeline to a standstill.

24/06/2024

Health news

More African countries administer HPV vaccines, but hesitancy remains

While many African countries have introduced the HPV vaccine in immunisation programmes, just five have acheived 90 per cent coverage.

24/06/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. EU should shift gears in the face of atrocities in Sudan

The EU’s response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia Bader writes.

20/06/2024