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Nigeria, DR Congo, and Burundi Among the Hardest Hit by Mpox Epidemics
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has pinpointed Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), and Burundi as the hardest-hit nations in Africa amid the ongoing mpox outbreak.
The latest multi-country situation report from the WHO paints a sobering picture: DR Congo has logged 30,766 suspected cases, 5,610 confirmed cases, and regrettably, 25 fatalities. Meanwhile, Burundi has reported 2,188 suspected cases, with 853 confirmed, yet it has fortunately not endured any deaths. A glance at the data, spanning from…
A Shift in the Air? Mozambican Citizens Head to the Polls
Polling stations across Mozambique have swung wide open for a gripping general election. Citizens are stepping up to the ballot box to choose a new president, provincial governors, and representatives for parliament.
At the forefront of the race is the ruling party, Frelimo, putting forth the candidacy of Daniel Chapo. Chapo aims to take the helm from Filipe Nyusi, the sitting president who has served a full two-term limit. Frelimo has exerted control over Mozambique since it gained independence from Portuguese colonial…
4.9-Magnitude Quake Shakes Ethiopia’s Rift Valley
On a recent day, the quietude of the Ethiopian Rift Valley was shattered by a 4.9-magnitude earthquake. This seismic event originated west of Lake Awash, particularly near the Mount Fentale district, rattling the town of Metehara and prompting some locals to scramble for safety.
In the aftermath of the quake, reports indicated that numerous buildings suffered structural damage, while cracks emerged in the ground nearby. Fortunately, as of now, no injuries or significant destruction have been documented, which is a relief…
Kenya’s Deputy President Stands Up for Himself Ahead of Impeachment Proceedings
Kenya's Deputy Head Honcho, Rigathi Gachagua, chats with the press in Nairobi, Monday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Facing a stormy impeachment brew, the deputy chief of Kenya stands accused of backing rebellious protests in June and dabbling in murky dealings. Gachagua stepped up to bat today, vowing to show up in parliament on Tuesday for a verbal showdown.
In a broadcast on Monday, Gachagua took aim at the lawmaker behind the impeachment push, branding the accusations as "ridiculous and…
Ethiopian President Ousted Following Disagreement with Prime Minister
Taye Atske Selassie, elevated to the presidency, had been foreign minister since February.
In a recent session, the Ethiopian parliament sanctioned a new leader to succeed Sahle-Work Zewde, the country’s pioneering female president.
Since February, Taye Atske Selassie has held the position of foreign minister and is now stepping into the largely symbolic presidential role. True governing clout, however, resides with the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.
Rumors suggest discord between Sahle-Work and Abiy had been brewing over…
The Vital Contribution of African Researchers to the Advancement of HIV Prevention Strategies
In the vibrant city of Lima, Peru, allAfrica's very own Sethi Ncube is immersing herself in the dynamic world of HIV research at the auspicious 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024). This unique gathering is a monumental global platform specifically devoted to the intricate and rapidly evolving field of HIV prevention research. During this event, scientists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers from around the world converge to exchange innovative ideas and present transformative findings.
Ncube is…
Ethiopia initiates the evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon
Addis Ababa (AX) - Amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and ground offensives in southern Lebanon, Ethiopia has embarked on an operation to bring its citizens home from Lebanon safely.Touching down on October 7, 2024, at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, 51 Ethiopians returned after a well-orchestrated effort by several governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs, and the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission.Ambassador Nebiat Getachew, who acts as the…
Kenyan Authorities Report 1 Million Individuals Facing Food Insecurity
NAIROBI, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Over one million folks in Kenya are grappling with food woes, desperately needing aid, as revealed by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) this past Monday.
According to NDMA’s latest insights shared from Nairobi, the predicament stretches across 23 out of the 47 counties, earmarked as either parched or partly parched lands.
The body highlighted a silver lining: kiddos aged six to 59 months facing severe hunger dipped to 760,488 by August, a decline from February's staggering…
Somalia Expresses Worries About Reported Weapons Transfers from Ethiopia
Somalia's security faces peril from illegal arms trafficking, warns the nation's foreign minister.
(Mustafa Çağlayan - Anadolu Agency)
MOGADISHU, Somalia - On Sunday, Somalia voiced fresh anxiety over alleged illegal weapon deliveries from Ethiopia, casting a shadow over the Horn of Africa.
During a press briefing in Mogadishu, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi denounced the alleged arms deliveries as a danger to the country’s safety. He appealed to Ethiopia for adherence to current pacts and commended Türkiye's…
Somalia, Egypt, and Eritrea form an alliance to counter Ethiopia’s regional aspirations
Turning up in Mogadishu, Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi gets a warm welcome after returning from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Mogadishu (AX) — Just back from the international spotlight, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, Somalia's Foreign Minister, recently chewed the fat with Egyptian and Eritrean counterparts, focusing on what Somalia says are ongoing invasions by Ethiopia into its turf. Both Egypt and Eritrea threw their weight behind Somalia, lambasting Ethiopia for actions that jeopardize Somalia's…