eSwatini’s success against snakebites under threat after USAid funding freeze
Country that ‘achieved the impossible’ in reducing deaths to zero now faces closure of key treatment centre
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News24 | China, South Korea send R75 million to Africa CDC to plug US funding gap
Some $4 million has been sent to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to plug some of the immediate healthcare funding gaps left by US president Donald Trump’s freeze on aid.
Withdrawal worse than surrender, says Lamola during DRC debate in parliament
The ANC and its GNU partners are divided over South Africa’s military involvement in the DRC, as opposition parties call for an immediate withdrawal of troops
Ramaphosa welcomes outcome of summit on eastern DRC
Southern and East African leaders gave military commanders five days to give technical direction on an immediate ceasefire
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak spreads to eight districts
At the epicentre of the outbreak, burst pipes had been left in disrepair for months, spewing human waste into the streets
Africa poised for growth despite persistent problems
The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts
Key dates in Ethiopia’s war
On Sunday, Tigrayan authorities announced they are ready for a ceasefire and a ‘robust peace process’ mediated by the AU.
Queen’s death ignites debate over Africa’s colonial past
Many Africans reflected more on the tragedies from colonial times, including events that occurred in the first decade of her rule.
Senegal leads way on women legislators but challenges ahead
The latest tally of legislators is two more than previously, and the highest ever under the parity rules.
Ethiopia rebels call for conditional truce
Ethiopia’s northernmost region has suffered severe food shortages and limited access to basic services including electricity, communications and banking.
Kidnapping, the industry bringing Nigeria to its knees
Data on kidnapping is notoriously unreliable because of under reporting, but ACLED estimates almost 3 000 people were taken last year.
Evariste Ndayishimiye: Burundi president walking a tightrope
Ndayishimiye ‘has brought a breath of fresh air to Burundi. This is to his credit. He gives the impression of a real sincerity in wanting to improve things.’
I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association says teachers leave classrooms immediately to exchange their salaries before the currency devalues.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s presidential vote win
Since 2002, no presidential poll outcome in Kenya has gone uncontested.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s victory in presidential vote
Kenya’s Supreme Court has declared deputy President William Ruto validly elected as the country’s fifth president.
Two dead after Lagos building collapse
Ten people were killed when a three-storey building collapsed in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos in May this year.
Dozens killed by Ethiopian ethnic militia
A survivor says the assailants stole cattle and killed more than 100 people.
Tribal clashes in Sudan’s south kill seven
In July, fighting in the region pitted Hausa tribes against rival communities including the Berta people, leaving at least 105 people killed and dozens wounded.
Environmental impact assessments don’t work in Nigeria: here’s why
But the assessments are not often carried out. Developments that are clearly detrimental to the environment still take place.
China has waived the debt of some African countries – but it’s not about refinancing
Outstanding balances on loans mostly extended by China’s Ministry of Commerce are thus slated to be cancelled.
Angolan president Lourenco wins second term
Despite the victory, the outcome marked a record low for the MPLA and might yet end up in court.