WHO-Backed Mpox Drive Slashes Cases by 50% in Sierra Leone
A World Health Organization (WHO)-supported nationwide house-to-house campaign has led to a sharp decline in mpox cases in Sierra Leone,
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African Health Ministers Pledge Stronger Preparedness Against Emergencies
African health ministers have pledged to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the continent, committing to reinforce fragile health systems
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Becky Chaplin’s Journey from Rescue to Rescuer on Mercy Ships’ Global Mercy
Found abandoned as a newborn in Kenya and adopted by a British family, 31-year-old occupational therapist Becky Chaplin has come
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African Human Rights Bodies Mourn Malawi’s Chief Theresa Kachindamoto
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare
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How South Africa’s Hospitality Industry is Turning Mental Health Challenges into Competitive Advantage
South Africa’s hospitality industry, projected to be worth more than R20 billion in 2025, is experiencing a wellness revolution. Known for its
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Zambia Issues Strong Warning Against Child Marriages
The Minister of Community Development and Social Services, Ms Doreen Mwamba, has issued a stern warning, calling for the immediate
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Zambia Urges Universal Birth Registration to Protect Every Child
Zambia has renewed its commitment to improving civil registration systems to ensure that every child is counted and protected, as
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AfroMedia Urges UN Action Over Killings of Journalists in Gaza
The African Initiative for Journalism and Media (AfroMedia) has strongly condemned what it describes as “systematic crimes” by the Israeli
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UN Experts Urge Zimbabwe to Prioritise Girls’ Rights for Equal Future
The United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women and girls has called on Zimbabwe to urgently invest in girls’
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MCDSS, UNICEF Partner to Drive Social Behaviour Change for Child Protection in Zambia
The Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MCDSS) held a high-level meeting with UNICEF and Roth Communications to strategize
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