United Nations, New York — Across the world, wars are being waged on the very systems set up to protect civilian populations: Health workers, hospitals, health centres and ambulances are being targeted in horrifying numbers. Attacks against health facilities doubled between 2023 and 2024, and more than 900 health workers were killed last year. Humanitarian…
South Africa and the United States occupy prominent positions on the world stage. South Africa is a regional powerhouse in Africa, and the United States is a global superpower. The diplomatic relationship between the two, however, has never been straightforward. Moments of cooperation have existed, but genuine strategic alignment and “fully friendly” relations have consistently…
New infant-friendly formulation closes a critical treatment gap for the youngest children, with support from African-led trials and global partners. Addis Ababa, 16 August 2025 – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the approval of the first malaria treatment specifically formulated for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilogrammes…
Sexual violence in conflict zones rose sharply in 2024, increasing by a quarter compared to the previous year, the UN reported on Thursday. More than 4,600 survivors endured abuses used as weapons of war, torture, terrorism and political repression. According to the annual Report of the Secretary-General on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, both State and non-State…
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Defence Forces Commander, General Charles Kahariri, has condemned the decision to reduce the number of troops in the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUMIS, formerly AUSSOM), describing it as a setback that undermines hard-won gains against Al-Shabaab militants. Speaking after a meeting with General Michael Langley, head of the U.S. Africa…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) applauded Nigeria for its role in the trials in a statement on Sunday. Nigeria has been named among eight African countries that contributed to a clinical trial leading to the approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and infants weighing less than five kilogrammes….
The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) has welcomed Ambassador El Hadji Ibrahima Diene, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) and Head of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Today, Ambassador Diene received Omar Faruk Osman, the Secretary General of NUSOJ, at the AU Mission…
Africa Data Centres achieves level one B-BBEE certification, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive digital transformation. Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced it has achieved a level one B-BBEE (broad-based black economic empowerment) certification. This is the highest rating under South Africa’s B-BBEE Codes of…
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, was recently in Rwanda to attend the just-concluded Giants of Africa Festival, a signature event nurturing young talent and promoting sports across the continent. Known primarily for her sharp business acumen and leadership in public service and development, Akamanzi rarely delves into personal matters in public. But in this…
In a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s digital infrastructure and sovereignty in artificial intelligence, four technology companies from Australia, Nigeria, the UAE and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish AfricAI, a multinational joint venture dedicated to building enterprise-grade AI solutions tailored to African markets. Nigeria has been selected as the…
