Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency resembling early days of HIV, says WHO

Outbreak resembles early days of HIV, say experts, urging accelerated access to vaccines and testing An outbreak in Africa of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox, resembles the early…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff Ended their 42nd Ordinary Meeting With Renewed Commitment to Securing Democratic Governance, Peace, Security and Stability in the Region

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS) convened in Abuja for their 42nd Ordinary Meeting, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to tackling the numerous security challenges that continue to…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Field Visit Underscores Impactful Humanitarian Efforts and Identifies Ongoing Needs in the Gambia

Day 2 of the mission marked a continuation of the ECOWAS Field Monitoring and Evaluation Mission in The Gambia, with visits to the flood-affected communities of Nyofelleh , Fass Omar…

Eswatini: Major setback as Supreme Court upholds repressive Suppression of Terrorism Act

Responding to the news that Eswatini’s Supreme Court upheld controversial provisions of the Suppression of Terrorism Act on appeal, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda,…

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) statement concerning unilateral moves by Libyan actors

UNSMIL is following up with concern the recent unilateral acts by Libyan political actors and institutions, in the East, West and South. In the current climate, these unilateral acts serve…

NEW: ZiG gives local bourse fresh impetus

Michael Tome THE introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZiG) and the subsequent enactment of back-up policies has positively impacted investor sentiment and is contributing to renewed confidence in the…

NEW: Harare makes final touches ahead of SADC summit

Zimpapers Politics Hub THE City of Harare is seized with the beautification of the capital with the installation of traffic lights at intersections and street lighting of major roads in…

‘We can still turn the tide against hunger and famine in Sudan’

Hundreds of truckloads of World Food Programme assistance are speeding this month to the hungriest parts of Sudan, as part of a massively scaled-up response after famine was confirmed at…

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary Reaffirms Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Commitment, Stresses Stakeholder Collaboration

In a meeting with the Ministry of Health's top management, Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debora Mlongi Barasa reaffirmed her dedication to advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC), building on the progress…

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary for Health Urges Unified Effort Towards Universal Health Coverage

In an all-staff meeting held today, Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Debora Mlongo Barasa Mlongo, called on the Ministry’s staff to work together in harmony and synergy to achieve Universal Health…

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