Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Africa|Health

Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries could start vaccinating against mpox within days, Africa's top public health agency said on

Africa could start mpox vaccinations within days, health agency says
Africa|Business|Economy

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

Qatar Airways acquires a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink
Africa|Health

Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable

Justine Munguiko could not recall the name of the disease she had been warned about.

Mpox surge in Central Africa exposes the most vulnerable
Africa|Crime

Kenyan man being held over the discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from police custody

Police officials in Kenya say a suspect who confessed to killing 42 women and was being detained over the discovery of dismembered bodies has escaped from police custody

Kenyan man being held over the discovery of dismembered female bodies escapes from police custody
Africa|Business|Economy|News

Ghana begins construction of $12 billion petroleum hub

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the

Ghana begins construction of $12 billion petroleum hub
Africa|News

Kenya's top court suspends judgment nullifying 2023 finance law

Kenya's top court on Tuesday suspended a lower court's ruling that the 2023 finance law was unconstitutional, saying it was important to preserve stability in

Kenya's top court suspends judgment nullifying 2023 finance law
Africa|Economy|Environment|News

Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster

The Malawian government has received an insurance payout of $11.2 million for an El Nino-linked drought that led to a disaster declaration in the southern African nation

Malawi receives an insurance payout of $11.2 million for El Nino-linked drought disaster
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests

Kenya’s new finance minister says some of the proposed taxes that led to weeks of deadly protests earlier this year will be reintroduced through a tax amendment bill as the country struggles to find revenue to pay off debts

Kenya will reintroduce some tax proposals that sparked deadly protests
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency

Congo's health minister says the country will receive the first vaccine doses to address its mpox outbreak next week from the United States

Congo says it will receive its first mpox vaccines next week to address new global emergency
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak,

Congo hopes to receive first mpox vaccines by next week
Africa|Entertainment|Sports

How South Africa got its first UFC middleweight champ

African Voices goes into the octagon to explore mixed martial arts with ​​South African middleweight UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis. CNN’s Larry Madowo spoke with him a few months after his title fight against American Sean Strickland to discuss his historic win, his journey, and what’s in store for his next fight.

How South Africa got its first UFC middleweight champ
Africa|Sports

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner

Dricus du Plessis retains UFC middleweight belt against Israel Adesanya, who touted Africa as the winner
Africa|Economy|News

Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest

Kenya's government will have to bring back some tax measures that it scrapped after deadly protests in June, the finance minister said, raising the risk of further unrest.

Kenya to bring back some scrapped tax plans, risking more unrest
Africa|Business|Economy

Hard-pressed Kenyan drivers defy Uber's algorithm, set their own fares

In eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya's capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this bad.

Hard-pressed Kenyan drivers defy Uber's algorithm, set their own fares
Africa|Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have wrapped up their visit to Colombia by participating in a forum on the challenges facing women of African descent as they participate in politics

Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia
Africa|News

Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations

Algeria will immediately begin supplying Lebanon with fuel for its power plants, Algerian state radio said in a statement on Sunday, after Lebanon's electricity company said the day

Algeria to supply Lebanon with fuel for power stations
Africa|News|World

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators

Sudan's government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks aimed

Sudan sending delegation to Cairo to meet U.S. and Egyptian mediators
Africa|News

Malawi's main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025

Malawi's main opposition party, the Democratic Progress Party endorsed on Sunday former President Peter Mutharika to be its candidate in next year's presidential election. 

Malawi's main opposition endorses ex-president Mutharika to run in 2025
Africa|Economy|News

Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule

Four years after the military ousted Mali’s then-president and came to power, many residents say economic troubles are worsening and constant power cuts are hurting businesses.

Malians suffer economic hardship after four years of military rule
Africa|Crime|News|World

Sudan's paramilitary fighters killed 85 people in an attack on a central village, residents say

Fighters from Sudan’s paramilitary group have rampaged through a central village, looting and burning and killing at least 85 people, including women and children

Sudan's paramilitary fighters killed 85 people in an attack on a central village, residents say
Africa|Sports

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif honored by celebratory parade on return home from Paris Olympics
Africa|Environment|News|World

Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc

About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought which has wiped out crops across the region, the regional bloc

Nearly 68 million suffering from drought in Southern Africa, says regional bloc
Africa|Health|News|World

Congo's humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency

A humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo is contributing to mpox outbreaks there and elsewhere in Africa that have been deemed a global health emergency by the World Health Organization

Congo's humanitarian crisis helped mpox spiral again into a global health emergency
Africa|Sports

Gold medal boxer Imane Khelif hailed upon return to Algeria

An outpouring of fans greeted Algerian boxer Imane upon arrival back in her hometown on Friday and at a parade in Tiaret, the nearby regional capital

Gold medal boxer Imane Khelif hailed upon return to Algeria
Africa|Crime|Election

Johannesburg gets new mayor after protests and party deals

Johannesburg elected a new mayor on Friday, the seventh in three years to lead South Africa's biggest city as residents complain of worsening crime and basic

Johannesburg gets new mayor after protests and party deals

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