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 Domitina Kahira, a resident of Biharamulo District in Tanzania’s north-eastern Kagera Region, is treading a difficult path to recovery after losing her husband to Marburg virus disease in early January 2025. Being a close contact of a person infected with the virus, she was admitted to a Marburg isolation centre for 21 days to monitor her health and avoid further possible transmission at home. Kahira was discharged and reunited with […]

  In a bold effort to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the Nigerian government to launch the National Health Fellows Program (NHFP). This transformative initiative, housed within the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Coordination Office under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, aims to deploy dedicated health fellows across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) nationwide. By […]

 APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the award-winning Pan-African communications consultancy and leading press release distribution service, is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com), has been appointed as a member of the Africa Tech Festival Leadership Council. The Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com) is the continent’s largest and most influential tech and digital connectivity conference, featuring flagship events such as AfricaCom, AfricaTech, AfricaIgnite, and the AI Summit Cape Town. […]

 Africa Tech Festival (www.AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s leading platform for technology innovation and connectivity, is proud to announce the esteemed members of its Leadership Council for 2025. Comprising influential leaders from across Africa’s technology, business, and investment sectors, the Leadership Council will play a pivotal role in shaping the festival’s agenda, ensuring it remains at the forefront of industry trends, policy discussions, and digital transformation. The Africa Tech Festival 2025 Leadership […]

 In Jere Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, four-year-old Amina* from Mairi Ward in Buladina settlement has received intermittent immunization since birth. Despite multiple vaccination efforts, she has missed several recommended doses for her age, leaving her vulnerable to poliovirus infection. “Amina missed some doses because we are often not around when they conduct the vaccination campaigns,” said her mother, Saratu Bulama* (*names changed for privacy). Amina’s story reflects […]

 The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of the National Bureau of Statistics, Mr. Kevin Bistoquet. Mr. Kevin Bistoquet holds a Master of Science in Official Statistics from the University of Southampton in the UK and attended the Seychelles Executive Leadership Program in the year 2024 from the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government in the United Arab Emirates. His working […]

  South Sudanese authorities have arrested at least 22 political and military personnel in the wake of violent clashes that started in mid-February 2025 between government and armed groups in Upper Nile, Human Rights Watch said today. These recent developments have plunged the country into political crisis. “The lack of transparency and legitimate concerns about the legality of the arrests and detention of opposition leaders and others fuel instability in an already […]

 Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with First Ladies of Africa and Asia, who are also their Ambassadors, mark ‘International Women’s Day 2025’, through their impactful and historic campaign “More Than a Mother” and “Scholarship Program” as a part of their Women Empowerment Mission. Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” expressed, “Happy International Women’s Day to […]

 The Republic of Congo’s commitment to reducing imports and driving electrification has positioned the country at the forefront of a robust intra-African oil and gas industry. As Africa undertakes a strategic approach to harmonizing fuels standards, coordinating regional regulations and expanding an inclusive downstream sector, Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary and CEO of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) will participate at the inaugural Congo Energy&Investment Forum (CEIF) this month […]