Africa

Soccer head-to-head: Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers. Copyright: Imago Nigeria’s preparations for Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa have been dealt a...

Durban – In a major milestone for child health, South Africa has launched a nationwide initiative to eliminate two of the country’s most neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) — schistosomiasis (also known as bilharzia) and soil-transmitted helminths (intestinal worms) — with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and other key partners. Schistosomiasis, like soil-transmitted

The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, urged African leaders to shake off the yoke of aid dependency and invest in resilient, country-owned health systems. Mr Ghebreyesus made the call at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, Ghana, convened under the ambitious Accra Initiative. He commended President John Mahama

Soccer South Africa Hugo Broos Coach celebrate victory during the Afcon 2023 Third Place match between South Africa and Congo Dr at Stade Felix...

As Southern Africa works toward the World Health Organization’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2030, the region continues to face major challenges, including cross-border transmission, limited resources, and insecticide resistance. However, amid these difficulties, a significant milestone will be celebrated this month: the 10th annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference. The event, hosted by the

Africa News Live Updates: Welcome to our live blog covering the latest from across Africa Welcome to today’s Africa Liveblog, where we’re tracking key developments across the continent. From strategic shifts in global investment to urgent public health concerns, today's updates highlight how African nations are responding to both local and international pressures and forging

Abidjan — During a visit to Abidjan from May 12–14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations. On May 12–13, Senior Bureau Official Fitrell is participating as a distinguished

The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded