Despite dramatic leaps in medical science, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is still one of the world’s most prevalent birth defects—and it continues to test health systems with stark gaps in care. A new World Heart Federation report estimates CHD affected 2.3 million children in 2023, noting that survival has improved as diagnosis and treatment have advanced, even as deep inequalities persist, especially in low-income countries. According to the report, the specialists and pediatric heart programs required to diagnose and…

In a troubling turn of events, renowned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has signaled his intention to pursue legal recourse following the unauthorized disclosure of his personal data from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The situation escalated when a senior aide to the Federal Capital Territory minister faced backlash for disclosing what seemed to be Ike's confidential voter information via an INEC webpage. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the aide, Lere Olayinka, scrutinized Ike's…

Venâncio Mondlane insists the 2024 race was his to lose only on paper. Now, as Peter Fabricius writes for Daily Maverick, he is turning his focus to the long game: building a party capable of taking power in 2029. In Mozambique’s 2024 presidential election, Mondlane was officially recorded as finishing second. Yet in his own view — shared by many commentators — he believes he came first. The state electoral authority nevertheless declared Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo the winner, crediting him with 65% of the vote to…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has brushed aside mounting resistance from a bloc of retired military generals and former senior civil servants to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, declaring “whoever wins, wins” as the fight over the proposed changes intensifies. Mnangagwa is pressing ahead with amendments that would keep him in power beyond the constitutionally stipulated two terms, setting up a sharp confrontation with the group, which has come out strongly against the bill. Represented by retired Air Marshal Henry…

In response to alarming reports of armed bandits allegedly attacking various communities with a specific focus on school children, police in Lagos are taking decisive steps to reassure the public. A recent police statement highlighted the serious repercussions of circulating false security alerts, which have already resulted in a “tragic and avoidable loss of life” following an incident where a group of youths killed a motorcycle rider. The police emphasized their commitment to accountability, declaring, “Individuals found…

The government of Mozambique has reported that five of its citizens lost their lives in a series of "xenophobic attacks." In the wake of escalating anti-immigration protests, families have been compelled to abandon their residences in Kleinmond and Gansbaai, located in the Overberg area of South Africa’s Western Cape province.

Britain will not owe Kigali a payout over the collapsed migrant-relocation plan after an international court sided with the UK, shutting down Rwanda’s bid for more than £100 million. Rwanda had claimed London breached its agreement when Prime Minister Keir Starmer axed the scheme shortly after taking office in 2024. First unveiled by Boris Johnson and later pushed by Rishi Sunak, the policy sought to fly asylum seekers who arrived in the UK illegally to Rwanda for processing and potential resettlement. The proposal became a…

Namibia is preparing to overhaul the legal backbone of its migration system, with the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security moving to review the 1993 Immigration Control Act as part of a broader push to modernise migration management, tighten border control and security, and encourage investment and travel. Director of Immigration and Border Control Danelie /Naris said the existing law no longer adequately addresses the complexities that now come with modern migration patterns and the demands of…

Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country following the presidential election on December 28, 2025. Despite the peaceful nature of the double ballot, the voter turnout was notably low. Just five months post-presidential vote, nearly 7 million Guinean citizens participated in the elections aimed at solidifying constitutional order. This pivotal moment follows a transition period initiated by General Mamadi…

In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of the Gambia Armed Forces. This decision comes on the heels of Lieutenant General Mamat O. A. Cham's resignation, which was surrounded by serious allegations of misconduct. In his resignation letter, Cham cited his departure was prompted by "numerous allegations of misconduct and abuse of office inconsistent with the Office of Chief of Defence Staff." Prior to his new role, Gomez held the…