African News
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
By: Reuters 15th August 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following an... →
Two South Korean missionaries kidnapped in northern Kenya
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 Gunmen kidnapped two South Korean missionaries in northern Kenya, near the border of Ethiopia, on Monday evening while eight Kenyans were shot dead... →
Sudan's SPLM-N rebel group declares famine in its territory
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 A rebel group controlling Sudan's Nuba Mountains and parts of Blue Nile state said on Wednesday that the local population was experiencing a hunger... →
Saudi firm plans hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt's new capital
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 A Saudi-controlled real estate firm says it plans to break ground early next year in Egypt's new capital on a $1-billion, 50-storey office tower... →
Mpox vaccines likely months away even as WHO, Africa CDC discuss emergency
By: Reuters 14th August 2024 Vaccines to help curb an escalating mpox outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries may still not reach the central... →
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM
By: Reuters 13th August 2024 The International Organization for Migration urged countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in... →
Tanzanian police release opposition leaders after mass arrests
By: Reuters 13th August 2024 Several leaders of Tanzania's main opposition party CHADEMA and hundreds of their supporters were released on Tuesday after mass arrests over a... →
Botswana to cut spending on cars, travel as diamond slump persists
By: Bloomberg 13th August 2024 Botswana plans to reduce spending on new vehicles and travel for government officials and may delay some capital projects to deal with a slump in... →
