Congo-Kinshasa: UN Gravely Concerned Worsening Eastern DR Congo Crisis Could Spread

The United Nations is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »

Nigeria: The Neglect and Death of a Young Woman in Nigeria

I didn't expect to find children, let alone toddlers, in a state-run institution for adults in Kano, northern Nigeria. One of the them was Aisha, a girl between 3 and 4 years old,… Read more »

South Sudan: Hundreds Recaptured After Mass Escape From South Sudan Military Jail

More than 400 suspects have been captured after escaping from a military detention facility in South Sudan, where they were held for violent protests and business looting. Read more »

Africa: Nicotine Pouches - A Public Health Opportunity in Africa's Tobacco Harm Reduction Journey

The recent decision by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to authorize the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products is a landmark moment in the global conversation on… Read more »

Africa: 'No Marburg Confirmed In Tanzania', But Mpox Remains 'Public Health Emergency'

The Director-General of the African Centers for Disease Control, Jean Kaseya, has said the center stands is ready to support Tanzania and other countries in the region where… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Conflict Worsens, Taking a More Dangerous Turn for Civilians Says UN

Sudan’s conflict is worsening, and the UN Human Rights Office chief Volker Türk says it is becoming even more dangerous for civilians after reports that dozens were… Read more »

Sudan: Jubilation After Sudanese Army Retakes Strategic City Near Khartoum

Widespread celebrations were reported on Sunday in Wad Madani, a regional capital on the Blue Nile River about 85 miles/135 kilometers southeast of the capital Khartoum, following… Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique's Opposition Leader Mondlane Returns Home

Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to the country ahead of the scheduled inauguration of the ruling party candidate Danial Chapo, who was declared winner… Read more »

Chad: Heavy gunfire heard in N'Djamena near the presidential palace

On 8 January, at around 8 p.m., heavy gunfire was heard in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, near the presidential palace. Armed men allegedly attacked the interior of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Navigating Challenges in Polio Eradication in Sokoto State Amidst Insecurity and Conflict

The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, was once the epicenter of wild polio; in 2012, it accounted for almost all cases of polio worldwide. Many factors contribute to this,… Read more »

Mozambique: 1,500 Prisoners Escape Prison Amid Escalating Violence

More than 1,500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been… Read more »

West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Reaffirms ECOWAS Withdrawal

The leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger reaffirmed that their decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is irreversible, reports Russian… Read more »

Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency

After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is… Read more »

South Africa: Who's Behind 16 Days of Activism Online?

The 16 Days of Activism campaign was led by government and business accounts on South Africa X (formerly Twitter), according to a new report published by the Centre for Analytics… Read more »

South Africa: How South African Women Navigate Gender Issues on TikTok

The Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) has released its latest report, Gender-Based Violence and Misogyny TikTok Analytics and Narrative Update in South… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rise of Rubella - South African News Briefs - December 20, 2024

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South Africa: New Electricity Act to Take Effect in January - South African News Briefs - December 19, 2024

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South Africa: Spaza Shop Registration Deadline Extended - South African News Briefs - December 18, 2024

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South Africa: 14 Killed in Eastern Cape Road Crash - South African News Briefs - December 17, 2024

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Africa: Technovation 2024 Highlights PMI's Progress Toward Smoke-Free Future

With just five years remaining until Philip Morris International's (PMI) 2030 smoke-free target, aiming for over two-thirds of the company’s revenue to come from smoke-free… Read more »

Africa: Vaping Policies Could Have Unintended Consequences on Youth Smoking Behavior

While vaping is not entirely harm-free, it is a scientifically proven tool for reducing the harm from tobacco combustion and, in some cases, an effective smoking cessation aid. In… Read more »

Africa: Birth of a Game-Changer - The WHO Academy's Vision for Global Health

During my time as Minister of Health in Ethiopia, we wanted to transform the country’s health system, and I was looking for guidance on how to do it. It turned out the World… Read more »

Southern Africa: Cyclone Chido Makes Landfall in Cabo Delgado With Destructive Winds, Heavy Rainfall

Tropical Cyclone Chido made landfall around 6am on Sunday, December 15, on the coast of Mozambique as a category 4 cyclone, about 35-40km south of Pemba city in Cabo Delgado… Read more »

South Africa: Spaza Shop Registration Deadline Looms - South African News Briefs - December 16, 2024

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Africa: 'It Takes a Village to Attain a Smoke-Free Future': New PMI Vice President for External Affairs Shares Vision for Africa

The fight against smoking-related diseases is evolving, and Philip Morris International (PMI) is at the forefront of this transformation with its bold vision for a smoke-free… Read more »