Life & Development

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.

South Africa confronts vigilantes targeting immigrants in hospitals

As anti-immigrant vigilantes disrupt healthcare access in South Africa, rights groups, medical charities and lawmakers are pushing back to defend constitutional protections for all.

Sudan records more than 100,000 cholera cases in one year: UN

More than 100,000 cholera infections were reported in the war-hit Sudan in one year, the United Nations said on Monday.

More than 6,000 flee Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp

Humanitarian groups are struggling to feed vast numbers of refugees due to reduced rations following massive cuts to aid from the United States and other donors.

Trump administration seeks to limit visas for students, journalists and exchange visitors

Proposed rule would shorten student stays to four years and restrict foreign journalist visas to 240 days.

Deadly cholera outbreak hits refugee camp in Chad

The UN blames says the outbreak has rapidly spread due to little access to safe drinking water and healthcare.

Sudanese cabinet holds first meeting in Khartoum since outbreak of war

The meeting discussed plans to restore public services, security and reconstruction, the state news agency reports.

Africa unveils continental cholera emergency preparedness, response plan

Africa has unveiled a continental cholera emergency preparedness and response plan for September 2025 to February 2026.

Botswana declares health emergency over medicine shortage

President Duma Boko said the military would oversee an emergency distribution drive.

Over 500 Rwandan refugees return from DRC amid peace process

Repatriation fulfills part of commitments made by Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and UNHCR to enable safe and voluntary return of refugees, Rwanda says.

Hospital shelled in Sudan's North Darfur, eight people abducted

Sudan's paramilitary RSF allegedly shelled a hospital in North Darfur's besieged city of El-Fasher and abducted six women and two children from a displacement camp.

Cultural richness, identity celebrated at Ghana's 30th Kente Festival

The iconic Kente cloth, initially worn only by royals and important figures of state, is a source of pride among many Ghanaians.

Suldaan Seeraar: The ‘king’ of Somali music captivating international audiences

Somali music is gradually taking the global stage by storm in recent years, and at the forefront of this exciting new chapter is the incredibly talented Suldaan Seeraar.

Dozens die in Sudan's 'worst' cholera outbreak in years

MSF said mass displacements of civilians sparked by the war in Sudan had aggravated the outbreak by denying people access to clean water.

Ghanaian TikTokers held for threats to first family

Police said the suspects, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, were helping with investigations on the viral video that contained comments deemed as threats to the first family.

World Athletics chooses six African refugee athletes for Tokyo championships

World Athletics says the Refugee Athlete Scholarship programme offers refugee athletes a vital purpose and hope for themselves and their families through athletics.

Egypt to open new $1 billion Pyramids museum

Egypt anticipates that the museum will draw five million visitors per year in a major boost to the tourism industry.

Africa health summit: African countries move to wean themselves of foreign aid

The summit in Ghana called for a new global health architecture that reflects the continent’s priorities.

Ghana's defence, environment ministers killed in helicopter crash

Ghana's Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed have died in a helicopter crash alongside six other people.

Refugee population in Uganda may surge to 2 million: UN

Uganda is on the verge of hosting 2 million refugees amid emergency funding cuts and escalating crises in the region, the UN has warned.

How do you arm Israel and brace justice for Eygi in unison: Slain activist's family asks US senator

Eygi’s relatives criticise Senator Cantwell for opposing Bernie Sanders’ resolutions to block Israel arms sales during the second year of genocide in Gaza.

FIBA AfroBasket 2025: Nigeria's D'Tigress set for Women's World Cup after record title win

Nigeria beat Mali to clinch their record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall on Sunday.

Cholera kills at least 80 people in Sudan as more than 2,100 infected

At least 80 people have died of cholera and more than 2,100 new infections have been recorded in Sudan's five Darfur states.