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Escalating Violence Against Healthcare Workers in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has strongly condemned the abduction of a Ministry of Health (MoH) staff member from an MSF ambulance in South Sudan’s Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, on 25 July 2025. The incident occurred around 10:00 am and involved armed individuals who intercepted the ambulance during a routine transport of …

Nigeria’s D’Tigress Faces Cameroon in High-Stakes Quarterfinal Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket tournament. The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday night at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, with tip-off set for 10:00 p.m. Cameroon …

The Struggle for Sustainable Funding in African Development As global financial aid continues to decline, the challenges faced by low-income countries are becoming increasingly complex. Experts have raised concerns about the growing risks that this decline poses, urging regional stakeholders to seek alternative funding sources to support development initiatives. This shift is particularly critical for African nations, which rely heavily …

Tanzania’s New Business Licensing Order Tanzania has implemented a new business licensing order that restricts foreign nationals from operating certain types of businesses within the country. This move, known as the “Business Licencing (Prohibition of Business Activities for Non-Citizens Order) 2025,” has blocked 15 categories of businesses. The directive aims to prioritize Tanzanian citizens in key economic sectors and is …

A New Era of Health Collaboration: Launching PAMTA The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the European Commission have announced the launch of the Partnership to Accelerate Mpox Testing and Sequencing in Africa (PAMTA). This initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening health systems across the continent, particularly in response to the Mpox outbreak. The …

Preparation for the 2024 CHAN Tournament The Super Eagles B are set to face the Zanzibar national team in their second and final friendly match before the start of the 2024 CHAN tournament. This encounter will take place on Thursday, following their first game against the same opponent on Monday at the Mao Zedong Stadium, which ended in a goalless …

Bryan Mbeumo’s Picks for Africa’s Top Players Bryan Mbeumo, the newly signed Manchester United forward, has shared his thoughts on the current best African players, highlighting a few names while leaving out others. According to reports, the 25-year-old Cameroon international, who recently completed his move from Brentford to Old Trafford, has named Ademola Lookman as one of Africa’s top talents. …

Lessons from the Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games The Ugandan delegation returned from this year’s Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games with a mix of disappointment and valuable insights. For the first time, Uganda did not secure any medals at the event, which brought together over 8,000 athletes from 104 countries. Despite the lack of podium finishes, the experience offered critical …

Preparations for CHAN 2024 in Uganda Under Scrutiny Five days ago, Uganda officially began its preparations to host the prestigious African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. This marks a significant moment for the country as it joins forces with other East African nations to bring the event to life. As part of a joint East …

Cholera Outbreaks Threaten Millions of Children Across West and Central Africa As the rainy season begins in West and Central Africa, an estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of contracting cholera. This alarming situation is fueled by active outbreaks in several countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nigeria. The spread of the disease poses a …