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Fear and panic as plane’s tyre bursts during takeoff [Photos]

In an almost catastrophic development, a RwandAir aircraft experienced a tyre burst today at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. According to Airports Company of...

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Makes Play for African Renewables

Home to 39% of global renewable energy potential, Africa’s green energy sector offers lucrative opportunities for foreign companies and developers looking to diversify their...

Launch of health transformation leaders training program in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization (WHO) proudly launched the Health Transformation Leaders training program on December 18, 2023. High-level representation from national and regional levels,...

Dress worn by Princess Diana sold at auction for £900,000

A black, ballerina-length velvet evening dress worn by Princess of Wales, Diana in 1985 has been sold at auction for 11 times its estimated...

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Unveils Top 5 Startups Vying for $50K Equity Prize in 2023 MEST Africa Challenge

The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) (MeltWater.org), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top 5 Regional Winners who...

Shaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent. The...

Malawi: African Development Bank approves USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Facility for NBS Bank to support Small and Medium-size Enterprises and local...

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Monday, 4 December 2023 approved a USD 7 million Trade Finance Transaction...

Earthquake kills at least 95 in northwest China

At least 95 people died and another 220 have been injured following an earthquake in north-west China on Monday, state media report. The quake struck...

Burkina Faso Solar Grandmothers initiative: Global Green Growth Institute’s (GGGI) contribution to the rural energy transition process

History of the "Solar Grandmothers" initiative During the India-Africa Forum held in New Delhi in April 2008, an agreement was reached between the Government of...

Pope Francis authorizes priests to bless same-sex couples

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples in a significant advance for LGBT people...

Africa gets shot in the arm as African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation gets underway

Africa’s efforts to build a resilient and self-reliant pharmaceutical industry for the continent advanced significantly today as the African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation and the...

Media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ launched

FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023, which will take place at the...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Center unveiled in Tunis

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was unveiled on Friday in the Tunisian capital Tunis. A ceremony was held to mark the establishment of the center,...

An unequal world: Designing a safer, healthier place for women and girls in Argentina, Cameroon and Uganda

What would the world look like if it was designed by and for women?  For one thing, it would be safer. Cars would be equipped...

Mr Ibu’s family reacts to amputation of his two legs

The family of the comic actor, John Okafor, aka Mr. Ibu, has addressed misconceptions surrounding Mr. Ibu’s health, stating that contrary to circulating reports...

Mr Ibu undergoes another leg surgery

Veteran Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has undergone another leg surgery. The National President of the Actors Guild of...

Harvard Professors to Lead 7-Week Online Course for Africa’s Aspiring Entrepreneurs

December 15 marks the exciting launch of enrollment for AfricaLive!, a ground-breaking 7-week online course meticulously designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential...

Tracking the Evolution of Black Excellence in Arts and Entertainment

The arts and entertainment industry represents one of the leading economic sectors worldwide. With a strong influence on both culture and economy, the industry...

Embrace, Engage Technology to Accelerate Ghana’s Development – Dr Bawumia to the Youth

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has hailed the innovative strides being made by players and stakeholders in the Ghanaian digital ecosystem, especially in the area...

FIFA Council confirms key details for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

First edition of FIFA’s (www.FIFA.com) new prime club competition to be played from 15 June to 13 July 2025 in the United States; Ranking methodology confirmed based...

Tunisia’s historic Kairouan walls collapse, killing three

Three stonemasons have died after a section of the historic walls around the Old City of Kairouan in Tunisia collapsed on Saturday. Officials say a...

FIFA Council appoints Chile and Poland as hosts of FIFA youth competitions

Chile to host FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ (www.FIFA.com) and Poland to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026™; Framework for training compensation system for...

Baby swept away by Tornado found alive

A four-month-old baby has been found alive "by the grace of God" his parents said after the child was sucked up into a tornado...

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) joined the Quadripartite Partners...

The annual World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week took place this year between  18th - 24th November 2023, in Harare, Zimbabwe. High-level delegations from AU-IBAR,...

In Nigeria, stakeholders are charting a sustainable pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage for all

The World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with its partners is supporting the government of Nigeria in finding evidence-based and sustainable solutions  towards the...

Cardinal found guilty of embezzlement in Vatican ‘trial of the century’

A Vatican court has sentenced Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former adviser to Pope Francis, to five-and-a-half years in jail for financial crimes. Becciu, 75,...

Eritrea: Athlete Samson Won Gold Medal at Abu Dhabi Marathon

Eritrean athlete Samson Amare won the gold medal at the fifth Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon held today. Samson finished with a time of 2 hours,...

The successful completion of the second cohort African Health Volunteers Corps (AVoHC) SURGE training in Ethiopia

The World Health Organization Ethiopia is proud to announce the completion of the second cohort of African Health Volunteers Corps (AVoHC) SURGE training in...

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Medics Support Capacity-Building at Dhobley General Hospital

Dhobley General Hospital in Jubaland State received a major boost in its quest to provide quality healthcare, as eight nurses affiliated with the facility...

World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognizes noma as a neglected tropical disease

In a pivotal move towards addressing one of the world’s most underrecognized health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) today announced the inclusion of...

Sierra Leonean minister extols Chinese medical team for boosting medical service

The Chinese medical teams to Sierra Leone have made constant contributions to improving the country's medical service over the past 50 years, Sierra Leonean...

Merck Foundation meets Mauritius President to share the impact of their scholarships for 73 doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health

Merck foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) to underscore their long-term commitment to building healthcare capacity during their meeting with Mauritius President; Merck foundation together with Mauritius Minister of Health...

Multiple injured as Ukraine politician detonates grenade during council meeting

One dead and 26 were brutally injured after a Ukrainian parliamentarian detonated grenades during a council meeting. The video of the horrific incident started...

ECOWAS officially suspends Niger over coup

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc has suspended Niger's membership after the ruling military junta refused to reinstate deposed President...

Jesus will likely return to earth on October 1 – Top Nigerian pastor says

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, recently made a thought-provoking statement, suggesting that Jesus Christ might return...

The World Health Organization (WHO) Intervenes to Control Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Outbreak in Somali Region Through Health Worker Capacity Building

In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in the Somali Regional state of Ethiopia, the World Health Organization's Ethiopia Country Office (WHO-Ethiopia)...

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Visits Gambella Region to Meet Leadership, Discuss Malaria and Refugee Assistance

The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) Mission Director to Ethiopia, Scott Hocklander, traveled to Gambella to meet regional leadership, assess the resumption of refugee food assistance,...

East Africa Adopts Diversified Resource Development Strategy

Boasting an abundance of renewable resources, East Africa has garnered substantial attention from major international players within its clean energy market. Robust policies and...

World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes

Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit (www.FIFA.com) for first time; Record number of teams (192) included in standings; Namibia make strong progress, five...

World Health Organization (WHO) harp on efficient investment in Primary Healthcare as the Backbone for a resilient health system

With Nigeria unveiling strategic interventions to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and health security by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed the...