Addis Abeba– Daily cholera cases in the Amhara Region have declined in recent weeks, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which attributed the development to a “coordinated response” implemented jointly with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and the Amhara Public Health Institute (APHI). Africa CDC said the deployment…
Bernd Debusmann Jr & Max Matza BBC News Getty Images The dilemma of whether the US should join Israel in attacking Iran, or stay out of the offensive altogether, has exposed divisions among US President Donald Trump’s supporters. “I may do it, I may not do it,” the Republican president said on Wednesday whether the…
Habib Mahakian, VP, CEEMETA emerging markets and South Africa. Dell Technologies South Africa has confirmed that Habib Mahakian, VP, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Turkey and Africa (CEEMETA) emerging markets and SA, has been appointed to replace former MD Doug Woolley, who left the company in May. Mahakian posted the announcement on LinkedIn and…
“African countries… they’re not asking us to pull them up. They’re already there. They want us to respect their sovereignty. Treat them as equal partners. And that’s what we have been doing,” the US General said. Nigeria and its West African neighbours are facing one of the most volatile security environments in decades, and according…
Cape Town — The U.S. State Department confirmed that there is no cut-off date for countries to come up with an “action plan” to adhere to the Donald Trump administration’s expanded travel ban. When asked about many African countries being on the list of 36, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said: “So noting where…
An interview between Tucker Carlson and Sen. Ted Cruz about Israel’s military campaign against Iran became contentious when the ex-Fox News host quizzed the Texas Republican about Iran — highlighting a rift among President Trump’s allies. The back-and-forth hinged on Cruz’s backing of Israeli strikes against Iranian targets. The Trump administration has stated the U.S….
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a raft of new security features to help users of its smartphones combat theft, especially in scenarios such as smash-and-grabs or pickpocketing. The first of the new features makes use of location data to detect when a device is in an unfamiliar location and automatically adds a layer of biometric authentication…
Initiatives that support improved solid waste management of marine plastics, while advocating awareness for policy change, must be encouraged. Africa’s blue economy can constitute a significant source of wealth that can catapult the continent’s fortunes. It is estimated that by 2030, Africa’s blue economy will grow to $405 billion, including $100 billion generated by coastal…
Today, the world pauses to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an annual reminder of the urgent need to protect and restore land degraded by human activity and climate change. The 2025 commemoration, held under the theme “Restore the Land, Unlock the Opportunities,” is being hosted in Bogotá, Colombia, where delegates from…
President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader have traded threats over US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
