DR Congo Gets 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses Amid Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received an initial 70,000 Ervebo doses from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile to support its response to
Parliament Takes Aim at South Africa’s Gang Crisis
The summit brings together affected communities, police, soldiers and researchers as lawmakers seek lasting solutions beyond temporary security operations….reports Africa News Desk A Parliamentary
Ecuador Intelligence Chief Among Seven Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash
Ecuador’s National Intelligence Centre chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya’s Samburu
Children Account for Third of Ebola Deaths in DRC
Children aged 17 and below account for about 21 per cent of confirmed Ebola cases but one-third of reported deaths in the Democratic Republic
Trump Declares ‘Economic D-Day’ and Warns Iran Allies
Donald Trump announces an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries supporting Tehran as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects the campaign,
AU Chief Offers Condolences As Zimbabwe Ferry Death Toll Hits 94
The death toll from Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster has reached 94, with fewer than 10 people still missing….reports Africa Daily News Desk African
Ghana Seeks To Stop Youth Recruitment Into Russia War
Ghana says 62 of its citizens have died and 15 remain missing after travelling to Russia, amid concerns over the illegal recruitment of young
Angélique Kidjo Makes History As First African Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Five-time GRAMMY winner Angélique Kidjo becomes the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her four-decade global
Zambia Re-Elects Hichilema For Second Term
President Hakainde Hichilema wins a second five-year term after securing more than 2.9 million votes in Zambia’s presidential election….reports Africa Daily News Desk Zambian
West Africa Ramps Up Epidemic Defences
ECOWAS health experts meet in Abidjan to strengthen regional preparedness and coordinate faster responses to disease outbreaks…reports Africa Daily News Desk West African countries
