Opinion| Why African presidents seek medical treatment abroad

African presidents seeking medical treatment outside their own countries is a multifaceted issue deeply intertwined with the complexities of healthcare systems, governance, and public trust across the continent. This practice highlights...

Opinion: A global health expert on Covid’s lessons — and warnings — for the future

Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with vaccine and global health expert Seth Berkley. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you...

Alaska’s first African American judge Pamela Washington retires after 15 years

The first African American judge appointed to Alaska’s judiciary system has officially retired. The Alaska Black Caucus hosted a special celebration honoring Judge Pamela Washington, recognizing her 15 years of distinguished service on the bench....

Building a Resilient Health System: Ministry Banks on Alternative Financing Models amid Dwindling Aid

On October 14, 2025, government officials, international partners, and the private sector came together for a symposium on ways to tackle persistent health gaps in low- and middle-income countries. At the center of the discussions was a concept...

Mpox spreading to more countries, 17 deaths in Africa in last 6 weeks, says WHO

Mpox spreading to more countries, 17 deaths in Africa in last 6 weeks, says WHO (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Mpox has been spreading to more countries, and the deadly virus has claimed 17 lives in Africa in the last six weeks, said the...

L’esempio del Burkina Faso e di Thomas Sankara per un’Africa pienamente sovrana e indipendente

Come un piccolo paese ha resistito al neocolonialismo Segue nostro Telegram. L’indipendenza conseguita agli albori degli anni ‘60 da molte nazioni africane, in particolare quelle già colonie francesi, si sono rivelate spesso semplicemente formali,...

Tanzania Internet Blackouts Reflect Growing African Censorship Trend

Tanzania experienced at least three nationwide internet restrictions during 2025, part of a troubling pattern of digital censorship that has affected eight out of ten Africans since 2015, according to data from Surfshark’s Internet Shutdown...

Paris push for Africa’s Great Lakes peace falters amid gunfire, distrust

DRC refugees KINSHASA | Xinhua | A major conference on peace and stability in Africa’s Great Lakes region drew to a close in Paris on Thursday, with a particular focus on the protracted crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)....

Health sector crisis long in the making

Health sector crisis long in the making FOR years, the crisis in Zimbabwe’s health sector has been bemoaned in passing — often treated as a symptom of a wider economic collapse. Yet, as recent revelations show, the malaise runs much deeper. The...

Nigeria's football hooliganism, a disease without a medicine

In the aftermath of the violence that engulfed the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, the incident has become a major talking point in football circles and beyond Given that hooligans among Kano Pillars’ supporters led the way in the violence during the...

West Africa Becomes a Dumping Ground for Expired Rice – Indu...

West Africa has become a dumping ground for expired and low-quality rice imported from Asia and other parts of the world. The sub-region, which spends billions of dollars every year on rice importation, is now flooded with old stock that fails to...

War in African Countries: End or Beginning? Who Truly Benef...

Wars across African countries have persisted for decades, from the conflicts in the Sahel, Sudan, and Ethiopia, to ongoing tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. These conflicts are often presented as struggles over power,...

Some of America's oldest workers hold jobs while battling major health issues

Patricia Willson, 93, stares intently at her leg as her nurse unwraps layers of bandages, revealing a scar that, to Willson's elation, is nowhere near as gruesome as it had been months ago. Hunched over from a fractured back, Willson scrolls...

Lightwave dispute: 'Don’t jeopardise citizens’ health data' – Franklin Cudjo

IMANI Africa President and policy analyst Franklin Cudjoe has urged calm and dialogue between the Ministry of Health and Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) amid an ongoing contract dispute. In a Facebook post, Cudjoe said he...

German President Steinmeier Africa tour eyes business growth

To start his weeklong tour of Africa, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt , on Saturday . After marveling at the important archaeological museum, which houses more than...

Traditional roots of polygyny in Africa

Polygyny has long been a feature of many African societies: a man marrying multiple wives was often culturally acceptable, economically rational (in agrarian societies), and socially prestigious. But with rapid urbanization, changing economic...

Africa CDC sounds alarm on Anti-Microbial Resistance

By MONICA KAYOMBO AFRICA Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a pressing call to action to combat Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR), a growing public health threat with far-reaching consequences for modern medicine....

YWCA Delaware hosts panel on trauma and mental health

Panelists this week discussed how trauma shapes mental health during YWCA Delaware’s webinar, “Understanding Trauma: Domestic & Sexual Violence Meets Mental Health.” The hourlong discussion, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, featured panelists Mariann...

Lahor Music Worldwide: Record Label Connecting Africa to the World

Ferdinand Ekechukwu In the bustling entertainment capital of Lagos, a new wave is reshaping the sound of African music, Lahor Music Worldwide. Since its establishment in 2023, the record label has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most promising...

SBA, NYU gather 161 Arab, African publishers

Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in collaboration with New York University (NYU) at Expo Centre Sharjah, the event reflected a broader push for innovation in publishing; with the purpose of supporting Arab and African publishers in...