East-Africa
Cancer Survivor Fights to Reform Zambia’s Health System
After a six-year closure, Zambia’s radiotherapy and imaging facility has reopened, raising hopes for patients battling cancer. Yet survivor and advocate Karen…
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EAST AFRICA
Central-Africa
DR Congo and M23 Rebels Agree on Peace Roadmap
A new agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group establishes a system for monitoring ceasefire…
North-Africa
Tigray Introduces New School Curriculum After 16 Years
After 16 years under the same framework, Tigray has introduced a new general education curriculum aimed at bringing indigenous knowledge into the…
East-Africa
Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Presidential Term
Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term as Zambia’s president, winning 60% of the vote and defeating his closest rival, Brian…
Central-Africa
Ebola Death Toll Rises in DR Congo as Vaccination Efforts Intensify
More than 2,000 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have prompted international health authorities to accelerate efforts to test a vaccine…
Central-Africa
‘Open Skies’ Delays Raise African Trade Costs, Experts Warn
Africa’s fragmented air transport market is raising business costs and weakening the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), regional…
East-Africa
Rwanda Shuts Down Dozens of Firms in Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol
Rwandan authorities have widened their campaign against the production and sale of illicit alcohol, ordering 27 more companies to close. The move…
West-Africa
Benin’s New Senate Faces Questions Over Its Legitimacy
Benin has inaugurated a new Senate, creating a second parliamentary chamber tasked with strengthening legislative oversight and safeguarding the country’s constitutional order.…
East-Africa
Ugandan AIDS Activist William Matovu Says U=U Gave Him His Future Back
William Matovu once thought HIV would define every chapter of his future. Today, he stands among Uganda’s most prominent voices for U=U,…
Southern-Africa
Germany’s Africa Strategy Could Deliver Benefits for Both Sides
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is making his third trip to Africa this year, visiting Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa as Berlin…
Southern-Africa
African Union’s Extraordinary Health Summit Must Deliver Meaningful Action
At the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Health in Accra, one priority stands above the rest: turning Africa’s existing commitments into action.…
