insert_link Africa African Migrant Workers Stranded in Lebanon Amid Escalating Regional Conflict As conflict intensifies in Lebanon following Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, many migrant domestic workers, especially those from Africa, are struggling to find safety reports Duetsche Welle. Abandoned by their employers, these workers face difficulty accessing emergency shelters in a rapidly worsening conflict zone. While the Lebanese government estimates over 1.2 million nationals have been displaced, no reliable data exists on how many foreign workers are affected […] today10 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Sudan’s RSF Leader Hemedti Accuses Egypt of Airstrikes As Cairo Denies Involvement The leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces , Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, accused Egypt of conducting airstrikes on RSF troops and supplying drones to Sudan's army in a recorded speech on Wednesday. Reuters has it that Hemedti’s claims come as the Sudanese army gains ground in the conflict that has devastated the country for nearly 18 months. Egypt’s foreign ministry later issued a statement denying any involvement of Egyptian aviation in […] today10 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Mpox Case Detected in Nakasongola Jail In Uganda A case of mpox has been reported in Nakasongola jail in central Uganda, according to a prison spokesperson. Reuters reports that the patient has been isolated and is receiving treatment. The World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years in August, following an outbreak of the viral infection in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has since spread to Burundi, […] today9 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s Parliament Votes to Impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Kenya's parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on charges of self-enrichment and inciting ethnic hatred, according to the chamber's speaker, Moses Wetang'ula as reported by Reuters. The vote saw 281 members—more than two-thirds of the National Assembly—supporting the motion, which will now proceed to the Senate for consideration. today9 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Rwanda Launches Vaccination Campaign Against Marburg Virus Following Deadly Outbreak Rwanda has begun administering vaccines to combat the Marburg virus outbreak, which has claimed 12 lives in the country. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced on Sunday that vaccinations would focus on high-risk groups, including healthcare workers in treatment centers and close contacts of confirmed cases indicates CNBCAfrica. Rwanda has received vaccine shipments, including doses from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and began the rollout immediately. today8 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s Cholera Deaths Surge 239% in 2024, Reaching 350 by September Nigeria has seen a sharp rise in cholera-related deaths in 2024, with 350 fatalities recorded between January and September, a 239% increase compared to 106 deaths during the same period last year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Duetsche Welle reports that the health authorities are supplying vaccines to the hardest-hit states, including Lagos, the most affected region, but are facing increasing demands for more doses […] today8 October, 2024
insert_link Africa DRC Launches Mpox Vaccination Campaign Amid Rising Death Toll and EU Vaccine Support The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun administering mpox vaccines, starting with medical staff before extending to the public next week indicates Duetsche Welle. The country has recorded nearly 1,000 deaths and over 30,000 mpox cases amid an outbreak that has spread to 16 neighboring countries. The World Health Organization reported that 70% of the 988 deaths across Africa were children under five. The European Union has sent its first […] today7 October, 2024
insert_link Africa US ships Marburg vaccines to Rwanda after 11 die in outbreak The U.S. completed its first shipment of vaccines and therapeutic drugs for Marburg disease to Rwanda on Oct. 4. According to Thierry Roels, U.S. CDC Country Director in Rwanda, the U.S. is collaborating with Rwanda’s health ministry and international partners to initiate clinical trials. According to Reuters, additional shipments may be sent to support the trials. Rwanda reported its first Marburg outbreak in late September, with 36 cases and 11 […] today7 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Ghana Confirms First Mpox Case of 2024, Testing Underway to Identify Variant Ghana's health service has confirmed its first case of mpox in 2024, though the specific variant has not yet been disclosed. Authorities are conducting tests to determine if the strain is clade Ib, a variant that has sparked international concern due to its rapid spread and limited available information. A health official told Reuters that this particular variant is being closely watched as its behavior remains largely unknown. Ghana […] today4 October, 2024
