UNICEF warns of increased risk to children in Burundi amid mpox outbreak
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that an ongoing measles outbreak in Burundi has heightened risks to children in
Somalia urges countries to comply with arms embargo on Al-Shabaab
Somalia appealed to United Nations (UN) member states, as well as its neighbours, to strictly adhere to a resolution imposing
Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency of continental security
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared mpox a public health emergency of continental security.
Jackline Juma named Kenya’s first woman coach for a men’s football team
Jackline Juma will be the first woman to manage a club in the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) following her appointment
South Africa’s Tatjana Smith retires from swimming
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith is retiring. Smith announced her retirement shortly after claiming silver in the women’s 200-metre breaststroke
Morocco and Egypt advance to Olympic football tournament quarterfinals
Morocco and Egypt both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Olympic football tournament after winning their final group games on
Building the Great Green Wall: Africa’s ambitious fight against desertification
In 2007, the African Union launched the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative, an ambitious effort to restore 100 million hectares
World Athletics ratifies Faith Kipyegon’s 1,500m world record
World Athletics has ratified the world record set by Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in the 1,500m. Kipyegon clocked a time of
More than 270,000 children threatened by severe acute malnutrition in southern Africa: UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) warned that more than 270,000 children are expected to suffer from life-threatening
Kenyan president appoints opposition members to cabinet
Kenyan President William Ruto announced 12 more nominees to his cabinet as he continues reconstituting his administration. Some of the