Life & Development

Cholera kills hundreds in Sudan as outbreak surges

Sudanese authorities last month declared cholera an epidemic.

Turkish first lady highlights African culinary culture at New York event

Emine Erdogan hosts "Flavours of Africa: A Feast of Culture, Cuisine, and Friendship," to celebrate African cuisine and culture.

Malawi gets $80M for second refugee camp

Malawi has received $80 million from the UN High Commissioner for the Refugees (UNHCR) to build a new refugee camp.

US to donate 1m mpox vaccines to Africa: Biden

United States President Joe Biden has announced that his country will donate at least one million mpox vaccines to Africa.

Live Updates: Israel kills 8 Palestinians, including women, children in Gaza

Israel's war on Gaza, now in its 353rd day, has killed at least 41,431 Palestinians and wounded over 95,818 others — a conservative estimate — with 10,000+ believed to be buried under rubble of bombed homes.

Balarabe: How his lens creates a visual narrative of climate change

This Nigerian photographer known for his portraiture has gone beyond his comfort zone to focus his lens on the challenges of life in the Sahel as the effects of climate change kick in.

UN: Sudan's 'atrocious' war pushes refugees further afield

"This crisis is really beginning to impact the whole region in very, very risky ways,'' the UN warns.

Flood-hit Niger delays schools reopening

The authorities say schools have been destroyed while others are being occupied by those displaced by floods.

South Africa scientists identify first outbreak of rabies in seals

The virus has long been seen in wild animals such as raccoons, coyotes, foxes, jackals and in domestic dogs.

Rwanda donates food to Zimbabwe to tackle drought

This gesture comes after President Mnangagwa declared the 2023–24 summer cropping season a state of disaster due to the drought.

More than 300 deaths recorded in Sudan cholera outbreak

The outbreak has affected nine states, with over 11,000 reported cases.

Rwanda administers mpox vaccines

Rwanda became one of Africa's first administers of mpox vaccine on Tuesday.

Story of hope: Turkish doctors separate conjoined twin babies from Pakistan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan personally intervened to ensure that life-saving treatment was given to 11-month-old conjoined twins.

Wildlife cull: Why Namibia-Zimbabwe's move is a wild gamble

Namibia and Zimbabwe's decision to cull wildlife to feed hungry families caught in the vicious cycle of Southern Africa's worst drought in decades has led to an outcry among conservationists, who fear the move could prov

Zimbabwe defends killing of elephants to feed people facing drought

Zimbabwe has approximately 84,000 elephants and says those targeted in the cull will be a "drop in the ocean".

'Holy Redemption' triumphs at Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival

As the 7th Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival comes to an end in Sarajevo, Holy Redemption scores major win in the competition.

Rwanda gets $44m pharmaceutical funding

Rwanda will get approximately $44.4 million in funding from the European Union for the local pharmaceutical sector.

School fires: Why Kenya can't seem to douse the danger

Recurrent fires engulfing schools and dormitories in Kenya aren't so much inexplicable as they are symptomatic of deeper systemic issues.

Togo bans cell phones in schools

The law prohibits students from using their phones on school grounds, with limited exceptions for emergencies and educational activities.

Morocco blocks mass migration attempt into Spain

Moroccan authorities have arrested at least 60 people after their failed attempt to migrate to Spain on Sunday.

Live Updates: Palestinian medic killed in Israeli prison — health officials

Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, now in its 344th day, has killed at least 41,118 Palestinians and wounded 95,125 others — a conservative estimate — with 10,000+ believed to be buried under rubble of annihilated homes.

Malawi sees huge boost in tobacco revenue despite drought

The sales from the leaf increased by 40 per cent to $396.28 million during the season.

Zimbabwe to cull elephants amid drought battle

Zimbabwe is among a swathe of countries in southern Africa that are experiencing the worst drought in decades.

New forensic report details Israeli killing of human rights activist Eygi

The report has confirmed Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by Israeli military gunfire in the occupied West Bank, with a penetrating head wound causing fatal brain trauma during a peaceful protest.