The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has arrived at Parliament for President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address. Their message is blunt: no more "diagnoses" municipalities need immediate funding and a "clear roadmap" for the year.
The West Africa Centre for Innovative Research (WAFCIRC) in Kumasi signed a historic deal with South Korea’s MicrobiotiX. They will begin clinical trials in Ghana using viruses (bacteriophages) to kill "superbugs" that have become resistant to standard antibiotics.
Following an online debate about President Mahama’s traditional northern attire, the Ghanaian government has officially seen a surge in "Fugu Wednesday." Citizens are flooding the streets in colorful, hand-woven smocks to promote national identity and support local weavers.
Madagascar’s disaster agency confirmed the death toll as the storm continues to dump record rainfall. The cyclone is now tracking toward Mozambique, where emergency warnings have been issued.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 1,300 cases and 35 deaths since January 1st. The UN has released emergency funds to curb the transmission in overcrowded displacement camps.
Ethiopia has issued a stern diplomatic demand for neighbouring Eritrea to “immediately withdraw” its troops from Ethiopian territory, accusing Asmara of supporting local rebel fighters and raising fears of a return to widespread conflict in the Horn of Africa.
UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a "perfect storm" of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a major report today stating that nearly half of the 94 million people suffering from cataract blindness worldwide lack access to simple, 15-minute restorative surgeries. The agency is calling on governments to integrate eye care into primary health systems to end avoidable blindness.
Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the world to have a fully integrated, nationwide autonomous delivery system for consumer goods.
The city of Amdjarass is currently hosting the International Festival of Saharan Culture. The event has brought together nomadic communities from across the Sahel to participate in traditional camel races, musical performances, and cultural exchanges aimed at promoting peace in the region.
