Life & Development

Reggae music lover and Arsenal fan: Kenyans grieve Raila Odinga

Raila Odinga's force of personality gave him an outsize hold on Kenyan people despite five failed attempts at the presidency.

Somalia elects representatives to East African Community parliament for first time

Somalia's parliament has elected nine members to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), securing the country's first legislative presence in the East African Community (EAC).

Igbo-Ora Twins Festival: How an ancient Nigerian town became world’s twin capital

The Igbo-Ora Twins Festival is the largest annual gathering of twins in Nigeria, which celebrates identity, heritage, and the extraordinary gift of biological twinhood.

Moroccan king calls for reforms as youth movement suspends protests

Morocco's GenZ movement says it will temporarily suspend protests over the weekend after two weeks of demonstrations calling for reforms in health and education.

Ethiopian heritage experts train in Türkiye on art of manuscript restoration

The program offered an inside look at Türkiye’s advanced manuscript care infrastructure.

Senegal confirms 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever, a health ministry official said on Thursday, the deadliest outbreak in decades.

Somalia to introduce Swahili language in local schools and universities

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged Somali universities to champion the teaching and use of Swahili as a cornerstone of regional unity and cooperation.

In pictures: Thousands in Ethiopia gather for Oromo's thanksgiving festival

The Irreecha festival is held to thank God, whom the Oromos call Waaqa. Some still practice the traditional Waaqqeffannaa, which is the worship of Waaqa.

'Comforting in grief': Family of late South African Ambassador Mthethwa appreciates support

Ambassador Mthethwa's death in France has sparked widespread shock and mourning in South Africa and beyond

Ura Gate Kenya: Where culture dances with conservation

Organisers hope awareness around the Ura Gate Cultural Festival creates jobs for youths.

Ebola containment programme draws calls for more funding

Health facilities in the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in DRC are overwhelmed and essential supplies are running out, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Monday.

Libyan hospital ship joins Gaza-bound aid flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza aims to break Israeli siege and deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

Kenyans win both the men and women's marathon races in Berlin

Kenyans Sabastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru have won the men's and women's editions of the Berlin Marathon, both breaking through for the first time in the German capital.

Somalia's Defence Minister Fiqi defends US lawmaker Ilhan Omar's heritage amid Trump's attack

President Donald Trump had directly targeted Ilan Omar and Somalia, her country of origin, in sharp criticism on social media amid local political tensions in the US.

At least 50 Sudanese refugees dead in Libya shipwreck: IOM

A rubber boat carrying 75 refugees from Sudan caught fire off the Libyan coast while en route to Greece, IOM says.

Turkish tech festival TEKNOFEST kicks off in Istanbul

One of the world's largest aviation, space and technology events, TEKNOFEST draws hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Kenya's Kipyegon wins unprecedented fourth women's world 1,500m title

Faith Kipyegon produced a trademark devastating last lap to win an unprecedented fourth world women's 1,500 metres title in Tokyo on Tuesday.

DRC begins vaccinating against new Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun a vaccine programme against a fresh Ebola epidemic, which has killed 28 people in the country since late August.

Nineteen women and children killed in Nigeria wedding bus crash

A bus taking part in wedding celebrations fell into a river in northern Nigeria, killing at least 19 women and children among the passengers, a union official and residents said on Sunday.

Ebola in DRC: Vaccine reaches epicenter of outbreak in race to contain virus

The vaccines were delivered in the locality of Bulape, Patrick Otim, WHO's programme area manager, told journalists.

Suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo more than double in one week

The number of suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo's southern Kasai province have more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed there, Africa’s top public health agency said on Thursday.

Mpox outbreak in Africa no longer a global emergency - WHO

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that an emergency panel created after the outbreak has advised that the situation is no longer an international emergency

Mpox remains 'health emergency' in Africa

Lifting the status prematurely could trigger ‘complacency, reduce funding, and increase the risk of resurgence’

Somalia Red Crescent trains youth on first aid with Turkish Red Crescent's support

Organisers say the first aid and health training is particularly vital for communities affected by conflict and disasters.