WHO launches initiative to help Africa curb neglected tropical diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said it has launched a program to help African countries reduce the burden
UN deeply concerned by violence witnessed in Kenyan opposition protests
The United Nation’s human rights body UNHCR has said it is deeply concerned by the increasing violence witnessed in Kenya
World’s largest elephants – found in Mali – face extinction
The world’s largest elephants, living in Mali, are feared to be at risk of extinction, Xinhua reports Mali’s director for
Namibia to host joint parliamentary assembly to tackle poverty
Namibia will next month host the 31st session of the ACP-European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly aimed at addressing poverty eradication
UNEP boss says renewable energy could transform Africa
UN Environmental Program (UNEP) Executive Director Achim Steiner has said renewable energy could transform Africa, where almost half of the
India bans its nationals from travelling to Libya
The Indian government on Monday banned its nationals from travelling to Libya for any reason, citing potentially deadly security threats.
Rwanda’s free condom kiosks that operate night and day to fight spread of HIV/Aids
Rwanda has started giving free condoms in HIV hotspots in its capital, Kigali 24/7 Condom Distribution Kiosks have been strategically
Nairobians looking for more interesting ways to stay fit
In Kenya’s capital Nairobi, there is a keen interest in getting fit. For some however, hitting the treadmill just doesn’t
Rowing gaining popularity in Uganda despite numerous challenges
Uganda’s rowing is growing in popularity – but is facing challenges when it comes to equipment, training and funding. With
South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority to appeal high court ruling on Zuma
The National Prosecuting Authority in South Africa plans to appeal a high court ruling that found it had acted irrationally