Congo Accelerates Fight Against Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis
Mass drug administration targets over 1.8 million residents in 10 districts. BRAZAVILLE, The Republic of Congo (BG) - The Republic...
Urgent Call for Action to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa
WHO African Region emphasizes the need for accelerated efforts to avert millions of deaths by 2050. BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo...
Hunger Crisis Deepens in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 25 million face severe food insecurity amid conflict and displacement. KINSHASA, The Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) – Over...
Stepping Up Response to Curb Infectious Diseases in Nigeria
WHO Africa Region and Nigerian health authorities intensify efforts to combat Lassa fever outbreaks ABUJA, Nigeria (BG) -The World Health...
Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Launched with Global Support
81 Countries and 26 Organizations Join Effort to Eradicate Hunger by 2030 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (BG) - A new initiative...
Vaccine Doses Allocated to Nine African Nations Amid Mpox Surge
ADDIS ABABA/GENEVA/NEW YORK/OSLO (Nov. 9, 2024) — The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated 899,000 vaccine doses...
DR Congo Launches R21 Malaria Vaccine to Combat Child Mortality
MBANZA-NGUNGU, Democratic Republic of the Congo (BG) — The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has introduced the R21 malaria...
WHO, Africa CDC Assist 17 African Nations in Developing Mpox Vaccination Plans
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (BG) — Experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa...
Kenya Launches Benelux Chamber of Commerce, Sets $1 Billion Trade Target by 2030
BRUSSELS Kenya launched the Kenya-Benelux Chamber of Commerce in Brussels on Monday, with President William Ruto calling on businesses to...
Uganda Airlines Commits to Fleet Expansion with Boeing Aircraft Order
Uganda's national carrier says the planned acquisition of eight passenger aircraft and two freighters will boost regional and international connectivity...
Barred from the World Cup, Africa’s Referee of the Year Returns to a Hero’s Welcome
Omar Abdulkadir Artan returns to Mogadishu as the nation's leader and head of state receive him with full solidarity after...
Heirs Energies’ $750m Financing Wins Global Best Oil and Gas Deal Award
Recognition from EMEA Finance highlights confidence in the company's growth strategy and Africa-led financing solutions supporting field development and growth