Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Africa

April 24, 2026

Gavi warns funding gaps threaten malaria, HPV vaccination programmes in Africa

Gavi said it planned to make malaria vaccines available to 50 million children across Africa by 2030.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
April 24, 2026

WHO certifies Algeria trachoma-free, 29th globally to achieve status

Affecting the eye, trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
April 24, 2026
President William Ruto
April 24, 2026

Malaria vaccines expand across Africa as Gavi warns of funding issues

Malaria vaccination is expanding across Africa, with early results showing fewer severe cases and deaths, even as funding challenges threaten to slow progress.

Malaria vaccine
April 23, 2026

518 killed in Tanzania’s post-election violence: Official

The commission said the death toll could be underestimated due to challenges in identifying victims.

April 23, 2026

Africa could unlock $1.43 trillion domestically with reforms: AfDB

He said the continent requires between $184 billion and $221 billion annually for infrastructure.

AfDB
April 23, 2026

ECOWAS advocates six-month maternity leave to boost exclusive breastfeeding, child survival

Mr Lokossou made the call during a webinar at a regional engagement on maternal, newborn and child health on Thursday.

New mums
April 22, 2026

Rwanda mandates 30% electic vehicle procurement for public institutions

It added that incentives had been introduced to support the transition.

Electric vehicles
April 21, 2026

Foundation advocates joint action against climate change in Africa

He said Africa’s voice in global climate decision-making remains fragmented across regions and sectors.

The People, Planet and Peace Foundation
April 21, 2026

Namibia urges global oil firm to open supply chain locally

Mr Amutse urged industry players to support Namibian firms by sharing procurement processes. 

Namibia Flag