Funeral proceedings for Zambia’s former president put on hold in South Africa
A South African court on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to the private burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu
Africa rises to combat drought and desertification
The African Union estimates that 485 million people on the continent are directly affected by land degradation. Furthermore, droughts account
Snow and rain wreak havoc in South Africa
A severe cold front sweeping across South Africa’s eastern and southern provinces has brought heavy rain, floods, and snow, resulting
Tackling Africa’s maternal mortality crisis
In Lesotho’s northern Leribe district, Dimpho Sithole* shares her story of how she almost lost her life after childbirth. The
Evacuation of disarmed DR Congo troops begins from Goma
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it began facilitating the evacuation of several hundred disarmed Democratic Republic
Ramaphosa says U.S. ties a priority amid envoy’s expulsion
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again reaffirmed the country’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with the United States,
Tanzania declares end to Marburg outbreak
Tanzania’s Minister of Health, Jenista Mhagama, announced on Thursday that the country is now officially free from the recent Marburg
All-female garage out to disrupt Nairobi’s auto industry
Nairobi-based Chixz Auto Garage and Services is trying to change the automotive industry in Africa by offering a safe and
Lost in Translation: The digital struggles of African languages
Africa is home to rich linguistic diversity, with estimates suggesting that over 2,000 native languages are spoken across the continent.
Africa CDC deploys experts to Tanzania to help tackle Marburg outbreak
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has deployed 12 public health experts to support Tanzania in