Africa

Rwandan President Paul Kagame met his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and they reaffirmed their support in finding a “political situation” to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mr Ramaphosa was visiting the East African country to take part in the 30th commemorations of the Rwandan genocide. President …

Health in Africa is a complex and multifaceted subject. The African continent faces many health challenges, including infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Here are some key points regarding health in Africa: Infectious diseases Despite progress made …

The Zimbabwean government has launched a new currency, called ZiG, which came into effect this Monday, April 8, 2024. This measure will put an end to the currency crisis and replace the previous currency, which has been depreciated in recent months and rejected by the population. The Zimbabwean dollar has …

More than 90 people died when an overcrowded makeshift ferry sank off the north coast of Mozambique, according to reports. The boat was carrying 130 people, including many children, who were attempting to make the crossing to Mozambique Island from Lunga in Nampula province. “Because the boat was overcrowded and …

Five people have died in Malawi’s southern city of Blantyre while two others are receiving treatment for suspected alcohol poisoning. Nine men were rushed to the city’s main referral hospital on Friday night after taking homemade alcohol. A statement from the Director of Health and Social Services for the Blantyre …

A man killed his brother-in-law while they were both living in the same family home in Mampong Akuapim, in the Eastern Region of Ghana, according to reports. The suspect committed this heinous crime while the victim was taking some fresh air outside the room. The victim had gone to see …

National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator has been stabbed to death by his wife at Asante Mampong, Ghana, according to reports. “The deceased, 45-year-old was stabbed while fighting with his wife,” reports said. “The first son of the deceased rushed for help when his father was stabbed,” according to the decease’s …

Authorities in Ivory Coast’s biggest city, Abidjan, have announced a ban on begging to try to combat what they call urban disorder, local media reported. The city’s Deputy Governor, Vincent N’cho Kouaoh, said begging in all its forms – including the use of handcarts – was forbidden in order to …

South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot while waiting to be attended to at a petrol station in the Honeydew suburb in Johannesburg, according to reports. “Luke Fleurs tragically lost his life during a hijacking incident in Johannesburg. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at …

Malagasy authorities have asked the EU ambassador, Isabelle Delattre, to leave the island, following remarks she made that they said were critical of the government. The ambassador reportedly criticised a new law – that was passed in February – for convicted child rapists to be surgically castrated. The EU confirmed …