Life & Development

Medical charity group MSF sacks 18 staff over abuse of Sudanese refugees in Chad

The charity stressed that "this misconduct represents a serious breach of MSF's values and responsibilities.

Nigerian author Chimamanda says Lagos hospital delaying inquest into son's death

Nkanu Nnamdi died on January 7 at Euracare Multispecialist Hospital, where he had been taken for diagnostic tests.

Beyond the drought: How Zambia is rewiring its destiny for a 10,000MW future

This is not merely the commissioning of a power plant; it is the commissioning of a new Zambia, one that is open for business, bankable, and rising.

Kenya holds memorial service for victims of Utumishi Girls Academy school fire

Mourners called for accountability and justice as dozens of schools have closed in recent days.

Ebola in Uganda is 'under control': Africa CDC

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is "under control", the African Union's health agency said on Thursday.

South Africa migration unrest: A headache that won’t go away?

Planeloads and busloads of migrants have been leaving South Africa as anti-migrant groups demand that undocumented migrants leave the country.

Cholera kills at least 74 people in Nigeria's Borno state since May

A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7,800, overwhelming health facilities.

WHO chief urges Uganda to reconsider DRC border closure

The director-general of the World Health Organization has urged Uganda to reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo because of an Ebola outbreak.

Migration: South Africa to relocate refugee centres to border entry points

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa cannot tackle migration challenges alone, and has called for greater cooperation across the continent.

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread, according to a new analysis by US health officials.

Ebola spread could match record outbreak, official warns

Modelling from US CDC shows the current outbreak could approach the worst Ebola outbreak in history, the West Africa epidemic in 2014-2016.

Ebola outbreak: WHO launches $518m plan to contain deadly virus

The amount will be used to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo and its neighbours.

Türkiye and Bangladesh Deepen Cultural Cooperation Through New Heritage Agreement

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Protection of Cultural Assets during his visit to Dhaka, marking a new step in cultural cooperation between Türkiye and Bangladesh.

Nigeria, Mozambique, Liberia nationals among 21 people killed in New Delhi hotel fire

India's foreign ministry said it is in touch with the embassies concerned and is extending all necessary assistance.

Kenya rules out public consultations on US Ebola facility amid growing controversy

Health Minister Aden Duale tells lawmakers that the government has constitutional duty to prepare for outbreak as court battle over the quarantine facility continues

WHO: Ebola had 'big head-start' but response 'catching up'

After visiting the outbreak's epicentre, Tedros urges faster action, warning the virus was outpacing responders and no vaccine exists.

Africans seeking treatment in India among 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called the incident "tragic" as rescue and search operations continue.

DRC reopens airport at centre of Ebola outbreak

DRC has reopened the airport in the capital city of the province hit hardest by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a government statement said on Tuesday.

Nine students appear in court over Kenya deadly school arson attack

Investigators asked for more time to probe the deadly fire that was started by lighting a mattress at the dormitory’s exit using a matchstick and paraffin.

Ebola cases in DRC top 300 as outbreak spreads to more health zones

Deaths have risen to 48 as the Ebola outbreak expands across 23 health zones, with authorities citing community resistance and misinformation as major challenges to containment efforts.

Nigerian teachers call strike in Oyo state over school kidnappings

Seven teachers were kidnapped along with between 25 and 39 children aged two to 16, officials said.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo outpacing response efforts, warns medical agency

Doctors Without Borders says testing bottlenecks, supply delays and limited health capacity hampering efforts to contain outbreak

WHO chief Tedros arrives at epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had announced he was coming to Bunia to "help" and "listen to" the people facing the worst of the outbreak.

Lungu burial: Family heads to Appeal Court as row with Zambian government deepens

The family argues that the Pretoria High Court erred in granting the Zambian government authority over the burial arrangements