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...

Saving Mothers, Saving Nations: The Fight For Maternal Health In West Africa -By Khadijah Munkaila

In the heart of West Africa, childbirth remains one of the most dangerous experiences a woman can face. Every day, hundreds of women risk their lives to bring new life into the world, often without access to proper medical care. Across countries...

Private providers drive Riyadh’s rapid healthcare expansion ahead of 2030

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is rapidly emerging as the Gulf’s most attractive healthcare investment hub as a combination of population growth, insurance expansion, and digital reforms reshapes the city’s healthcare landscape. With resident...

Nigeria: FG, EU sign deals to boost health sector, local manufacturing in West Africa

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has signed three landmark agreements in a bold move to strengthen local manufacturing and stimulate investment across...

FG Releases ₦43.3bn For Health Workers, Begins Fresh Recruitment Drive

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of doctors and other health workers, with over ₦43.3 billion already disbursed or in process for payment to address outstanding arrears, allowances, and training funds....

WHO reports rapid spread of Mpox with 17 deaths in Africa over recent weeks

The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over the rising spread of Mpox, with 17 African countries reporting ongoing transmission in the past six weeks. Between 14 September and 19 October, the agency recorded 2,862 confirmed...

Spain: Four North Africans from nearby migrant ghetto arrested for gang rape of university student attending new academic year party

Four men of North African origin, aged between 20 and 33, have been arrested in Pamplona for the gang rape of a young university student during a large student party last Friday night. Three of the suspects are in Spain illegally and were already...

Ghana Pioneers Professional Naturopathy Exams in African First

Ghana made history on October 24th by becoming the first African nation to conduct a national professional qualifying examination for naturopaths. This landmark event, held in Accra, signals a new era of regulatory professionalism for natural...

Global Health Agency Alarms on Rapid Mpox Spread, 17 Fatalities Reported in Africa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning concerning the rapidly increasing spread of Mpox, announcing that 17 countries across Africa are grappling with ongoing transmission and 17 deaths have been confirmed in recent weeks....

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

This file photo taken with a mobile phone on Sept. 21, 2025 shows a member of the March 23 Movement (M23) walking at the airport of Goma, North Kivu Province, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). (Photo by Alain Uaykani/Xinhua)A major...

How Often to Water a ZZ Plant for Lush Foliage Year-Round

The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) is native to the dry grasslands and forests in Eastern Africa, making it especially drought-tolerant. It is an especially popular houseplant because of its ability to flourish with minimal care, thriving in...

Silent Genocide: How Sudan Became a Battleground for Global Power and African Indifference

Date: October 31, 2025 Author: Caleb Ta., (Dr.) Independent Researcher in African Political Affairs; Human Rights Advocate Abstract Sudan’s ongoing civil war has become one of the most devastating yet underreported humanitarian crises in the...

Africa Acacias 'Go for Broke' to Grow, Use Up Water to Survive Drought

Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Young umbrella acacia trees in Africa survive severe drought by putting their natural processes into overdrive when water is in short supply, prioritizing continued growth over water conservation, new research shows....

Ghanaian Professionals Forge Unity and Health in US Club

A new club founded by Ghanaian professionals is promoting health and unity far from home. The Worcester Executive Fitness Club successfully held its inaugural meeting in Massachusetts, establishing a unique network focused on holistic well being...

Africa reasserts its health sovereignty at the 8th Galien Africa Forum

Co-Creating An African Peace Village in Portugal

Imagine a real-world prototype of what life could look like beyond competition: a place where we can practice the kind of future we say we want… The African Peace Village in Portugal is designed to do just that. A land-based, refugee-led...

Over €1.5 billion pledged for Africa's Great Lakes region at Paris conference

At the close of an international conference in Paris on the Great Lakes region, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that €1.5 billion has been pledged in aid. Meanwhile the airport in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, will...

Photos of Nigeria’s Abakaliki FC medicals go viral after fans mock ICU setup

Photos of Abakaliki FC players undergoing medical tests ahead of the new Nigerian football season have gone viral, but not for the reasons the club might have hoped. The images, meant to show the Ebonyi-based team’s readiness for the campaign,...

Expert Seeks Inclusion of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Schools to Curb Adolescent Health Challenges

Funmi Ogundare A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Ayodele Arowojolu, yesterday, stressed the urgent need for governments, parents and educators to provide comprehensive sexuality...

Africa’s debt meets climate innovation

As negotiations resume ahead of COP30, Europe cannot afford to view Africa’s debt and climate crisis as a distant problem. The stakes for both Europe and Africa are high and immediate. The UN currently estimates that Africa will face a US$2.5...