Nigerian security agencies are searching for six students abducted by gunmen during a raid on an off-campus residence in Zamfara State. The incident underscores the ongoing threat of student kidnappings in parts of the country affected by armed criminal groups.
Nigeria says it is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 citizens from South Africa amid growing concerns over anti-immigrant tensions and protests targeting foreign nationals.
South Africa on Friday launched the rollout of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug that health officials hope will help curb new infections.
As health authorities confront a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, traditional healers are becoming key players in efforts to contain this deadly disease.
South Africa will send envoys to countries across Africa and other regions as part of efforts to address migration challenges and strengthen international cooperation, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday.
The UN has urged Somali leaders to resume dialogue amid escalating clashes in Mogadishu. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized restraint and protection of civilians, warning that failure to engage in talks risks reversing recent progress and deepening the countryâs political crisis.
Uganda was scheduled to face Tanzania on June 5 and Madagascar three days later in Marrakesh
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Zanzibar has launched a six-month pilot project using AI-powered drones to identify and treat mosquito breeding sites, as part of its goal to eliminate malaria by 2029.
Ghana has introduced enhanced screening measures for travellers arriving from Ebola high-risk regions, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said on Tuesday.
South African police on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of two Mozambican nationals following weekend violence in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, but stopped short of endorsing Mozambique
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached 321 confirmed cases, with 116 suspected infections still under investigation.
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While concerns persist that AI could replace some entry-level and low-skilled jobs, supporters of the technology argue it also has the potential to create new career pathways and improve access to economic opportunities
Authorities in the DR Congo report 321 confirmed cases and 48 deaths, along with 116 suspected cases under investigation, as of June 1.
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The Boda Girls program, launched in 2022 by the Matibabu Foundation, is redefining what these motorcycles can do. At its core, the initiative blends mobility with community health outreach, empowering women riders to become both transport providers and healthcare advocates.
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The latest Ebola outbreak in Africa is once again testing the resilience of the global health system. But unlike previous outbreaks, health officials are confronting the deadly virus without a key source of support that for decades played a central role in emergency response efforts: US foreign assistance.
The football association said in a statement that the team was unable to fly in the morning as planned due to "challenges regarding visas" for some players and officials.
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