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Africa

August 27, 2024

WHO unveils plan to contain mpox outbreak

WHO has unveiled a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to tackle human-to-human transmission of mpox.

Monkeypox
August 26, 2024

U.S. pledges $64 million in additional humanitarian aid for Sub-Saharan Africa

“It will also build durable solutions, including voluntary return in safety and dignity, and local integration within host communities,” the statement added.

U.S. State Department
August 25, 2024

NECO registrar elected into council of educational assessment in Africa

Mr Wushishi was elected as the West Africa representative in the Executive Council at the just concluded 40th conference of the association in Cape Town, South Africa.

National Examinations Council (NECO) registrar, Dantani Wushishi
August 24, 2024
Economic Community of West African States Food and Cultural Festival
August 22, 2024

Malawi’s electoral commission adopts new technology for 2025 polls

The commission is expected to use the new system for conducting voter registration.

Malawi’s president, Lazarus Chakwera
August 21, 2024

Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines: WHO

European governments must show strong political commitment to eliminate mpox while standing in solidarity with Africa, WHO said on Tuesday.

Monkeypox
August 21, 2024

Security tops agenda as Yobe hosts Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum

Security will dominate key sessions at the forthcoming fifth Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum hosted by Yobe.

Lake Chad Basin governors
August 21, 2024

Nigeria giant of Africa, home to U.S. largest health budget: Ambassador Mills

Mr Mills stressed that Nigeria is home to the U.S. largest health programming budget worldwide.

Richard Mills
August 20, 2024

Libya’s central bank resumes operations amid division over governor

Parliamentary speaker Aguila Saleh rejected the presidential council’s decision on Monday.

Libya's central bank
August 19, 2024

Ruto moves to reinstate controversial taxes that caused Kenya’s deadly protests

The new tax measures were expected to be implemented by the end of September.

President William Ruto (Credit: X)