Life & Development

DRC reports an increase in Ebola-related deaths as outbreak toll reaches 80

At least 80 deaths have been reported in DR Congo's new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province, authorities said on Saturday.

Hantavirus revives COVID-era fears and misinformation

Hantavirus outbreak tests post-COVID health communications playbook as health officials seek to calm public and counteract untruths.

Ebola: Africa CDC confirms new outbreak in DR Congo

Africa CDC says it about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths had been reported, mainly in DRC's Ituri province, while four deaths had been reported among laboratory-confirmed cases.

Africa health agency in talks to unlock new era of vaccine independence

Africa CDC and and South African drugmaker Aspen Pharmacare announce advanced talks on vaccine demand and supply to reduce reliance on imports

At least 11 inmates die of cholera in DRC prison amid outbreak

A cholera outbreak in a prison in western DRC has killed 11 inmates and infected dozens, the justice ministry said on Monday.

Mata Zalla: Women-only transport catches on in Nigerian city

The projects operates a system in which female drivers use tuktuks to transport only female passengers. Men are barred from being drivers or passengers.

Four pupils killed in Uganda school stabbing

The suspect has been apprehended, and the motive behind the killings is still under investigation.

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes that the holiday brings peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity.

Climate change and human rights: reflections from Malawi

Climate change is not only an environmental crisis but also a human rights and justice issue impacting governance in Malawi and the rest of Africa. This requires critical attention, sharpened voices and meaningful respon

Burkina Faso rejects Human Rights Watch's 'fake' claims of mass killings

The Burkinabe authorities says the fight against terrorism is conducted in strict compliance with national laws and international commitments regarding human rights.

Pope Leo slams Trump's threat to entire Iran population as 'unacceptable'

Pope Leo said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilisation was “truly unacceptable.”

WHO cautions more hantavirus cases possible in ‘limited’ outbreak

People with suspected or confirmed cases are being treated or isolated in South Africa, Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.

More than 4,000 South African Afrikaners take up Trump refugee offer: US

More than 4,000 white Afrikaners have entered the United States under a programme launched by President Donald Trump nearly a year ago.

Istanbul University hosts discussion on Türkiye–Somalia relations

Scholars and diplomats discussed ties between the two countries across historical, diplomatic, military and socioeconomic dimensions.

TRT Humanitarian Film Festival opens submissions for 8th edition

Türkiye's flagship documentary showcase returns, inviting filmmakers worldwide to spotlight human stories and global humanitarian issues through cinema.

Ghana leads pushback against UK proposal to charge tourists visiting museums

Ghana says introducing fees raises issues of 'fairness' as British museums hold contested artefacts from the continent.

Three years on, Sudan’s community kitchens are collapsing under war and hunger

With nearly half now closed, the grassroots Takaaya system that replaced formal aid is buckling under rising costs and global neglect.

Nigeria raids ‘baby factory’ in Lagos, rescues pregnant women

The authorities said the victims, aged between 18 and 30, had been recruited through offers circulated on Facebook social media, with promises of financial compensation.

US considers sending Afghan refugees to DR Congo

The Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, will face a choice of either emigrating to DR Congo or returning to their home country, according to an activist

Science Fest Africa 2026: Africa's largest science festival in Abidjan

The festival serves as a significant international platform aimed at strengthening multilateral cooperation in science, technology and education.

South Africa gets more foot-and-mouth vaccine doses from Türkiye to contain outbreak

South Africa's government said on Wednesday that it had received 2 million doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine from Türkiye, as authorities intensify efforts to contain the country's worst outbreak in years.

Turkish Cuisine Week 2026 to highlight shared culinary heritage

The annual celebration focuses on stories, traditions, cultural memory behind Turkish food

Türkiye signs zero waste deal to curb transport emissions

The agreement will promote zero waste principles across transport and infrastructure and strengthen resource efficiency and circular economy practices, Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu says.

Health summit in Africa welcomes aid cuts as chance for 'sovereignty'

US aid cuts to Africa marked the end of an "outdated" development system and should push the continent to take charge of its own services, the heads of the World Health Summit said on Wednesday.