Uganda conquers Ebola in 69 days

On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Sudan ebolavirus (SUDV), with the first confirmed case identified at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. Over the course of the outbreak, 164 cases were reported, including 142 confirmed and 22 probable, resulting in 77 deaths and 87 recoveries. The outbreak, which spread across nine districts, posed one of Uganda’s greatest public health challenges in recent years. However, […]

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APO International

Leveraging collaboration to combat mpox among Uganda’s most vulnerable communities

As Uganda faces an ongoing mpox outbreak, the response is prioritizing innovation and inclusivity, particularly given the disease's disproportionate impact on Key Populations (KPs) such as sex workers and their networks. These marginalized groups, often subjected to stigma, discrimination, and limited access to healthcare, are at greater risk during public health emergencies. To address this, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with Most At Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI) Clinic […]

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APO International

APO Group’s Founder, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, Named Among the 100 Most Influential Africans for Second Consecutive Year

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the premier award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans for the second consecutive year. The New African “Most Influential Africans” list is the continent’s most eagerly anticipated and widely discussed annual compilation. Since its inception in 2011, it has earned a reputation as the […]

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APO International

A second chance for mothers and children in Busoga

In the Busoga region of eastern Uganda, the fight for survival has long been a daunting challenge for mothers and their children. With one of the highest institutional maternal mortality rates in the country – 93 deaths per 100,000 institutional deliveries compared to a national average of 82.7 (Ministry of Health Annual Health Sector Performance Report 2023/2024)– the urgency to act is undeniable. For years, families have grappled with a […]

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World

U.S President Biden blocks major steel takeover

Outgoing US President Joseph Biden has officially blocked a Japanese company from buying the United States Steel Corporation, warning that foreign ownership would pose a danger to national security. Nippon Steel, the fourth-largest steelmaker in the world, had bid close to $15 billion to purchase the once-iconic American industrial powerhouse. But that takeover is now on the brink of collapse, as Benji Hyer reports.

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South Africa

Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead

The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man and his daughter were shot dead inside their home in Delft on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg says according to reports the victims were at home when they heard gunshots on the outside of their house. He says unknown gunmen then entered the house, and shot the male and female before fleeing the scene:

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Namibia

Tragic Gibeon Suicide and Maltahohe Child Abuse Incident Under Investigation

In Gibeon, according to NamPol's Crime Bulletin, the body of 55-year-old shepherd Niklaas was discovered hanging from a tree on Farm Eitsamub, located 62km from Gibeon, between January 1 and 2. The case is under investigation as an inquest. Meanwhile, in Maltahohe's Blikkiesdorp, a 38-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly exposing her 4-month-old baby to abuse and neglect, leaving the child unattended and without food. Social workers have intervened, […]

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Oshiwambo

Minister woikwapondje wa China okuli metalelepo laye mo Namibia

Minister woikwapondje wa China China nokuli yoo oshilyo shoPolitical Bureau oshoyo Chinese CPC Central Committee okuli metalelepo laye mo Namibia okudja 05 fiyo 07 January 2025. Pefimbo letalelepo laye omufimanekwa Wang Yi, ota kamona omito yokuya meenghundafana dopambelewa nao eli omutivali president woshilongo Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, osho tashiningilwa mo Windhoek, peumbo lepangelo omandaxa nena. Omufimanekwa Wang Yi, otekelidenga yoo olweendo okuya kodoropa yomukunghulofuta ya Swakopmund, nokuya meenghundafana nompresident woshilongo Nangolo […]

January 6, 2025 4

Namibia

Missing Person in Mondesa & Inquest in Tsintsabis

A 46-year-old Namibian woman, Mariette Skrywer, has been reported missing since December 17 last year, from Mondesa's DRC Sea Side Location in Swakopmund. The latest Police Crime bulletin says she was last seen at Woermanbrock, wearing a long brown dress, black jacket, and shoes. Mariette, who suffers from epilepsy, is of average build and light complexion. Anyone with information can contact the authorities. Meanwhile in Tsintsabis, an inquest is […]

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