Chad’s refugee crisis overwhelms maternity care in east, UN agency warns
© UNICEF/Annadjib Ramadane Mahamat Women in Golonti, Chad, participate in a nutrition sensitization session led by local community members. New York, USA, 13 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Many women in eastern Chad are being forced to give birth in overcrowded clinics with limited medicine, minimal equipment and severe shortages of anesthesia, as a […]
Chad’s refugee crisis overwhelms maternity care in east, UN agency warns
© UNICEF/Annadjib Ramadane Mahamat Women in Golonti, Chad, participate in a nutrition sensitization session led by local community members. New York, USA, 13 May 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Many women in eastern Chad are being forced to give birth in overcrowded clinics with limited medicine, minimal equipment and severe shortages of anesthesia, as a […]
East Africa’s Richest Takes On Coke: Sh6.5bn Kenya Plant Signals Bold Regional Play
In a move that could reshape Kenya’s fiercely competitive beverage sector, East Africa’s richest man, Mohammed “Mo” Dewji, is preparing to challenge Coca-Cola and Pepsi head-on. The Tanzanian billionaire, whose net worth Forbes pegs at $2.1 billion (Sh271 billion), is investing Sh6.5 billion ($50 million) in a new soft-drinks plant in Mombasa through his conglomerate, […]
UN Demands Independent Probes After Deadly Airstrikes Kill Over 100 Civilians in Nigeria and Chad
The United Nations has issued a stark call for accountability after separate airstrikes by Nigerian and Chadian forces killed more than 100 civilians in just days. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk expressed shock and sadness at the incidents, demanding prompt, thorough, independent, and impartial investigations from both governments. On May 10, Nigerian […]
US Hits South Sudan with Fresh Visa Bans as Peace Deal Teeters
Washington is turning up the pressure on Juba. On May 12, the United States announced targeted visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing senior figures aligned with President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar of systematically undermining the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict (R-ARCSS). The move […]
A Joint Growth And Resilience Agenda For Africa And Europe Could Double Bilateral Trade To $1 Trillion Over The Next Decade
As the global economy undergoes a fundamental shift toward a multipolar landscape, a recent report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has highlighted the strategic need to revitalise the Africa-Europe corridor. The report, titled ‘Strengthening the Africa-Europe Corridor: Strategic Imperative in a Multipolar World,’ reveals that deliberate and well-orchestrated value chain integration could double bilateral trade from $545 […]
Ghana Airlifts Citizens Home as Xenophobia Flares in South Africa
Accra has moved swiftly to protect its own. Ghana’s government announced it is repatriating nearly 300 citizens from South Africa amid a fresh wave of xenophobic protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals. President John Dramani Mahama personally approved the evacuation exercise after hundreds of Ghanaians registered with the High Commission in Pretoria, fearing for their […]
Seconds Save Lives: Why Data Held At The Edge Is Critical For Faster Patient Diagnosis
Giorgio Ippoliti – Technologist, Field Applications Engineering EMEA, Sandisk When it comes to diagnosing and treating patients, every second counts, and being able to access the right information in real-time is critical. According to a report published by The House of Commons, the NHS in England manages around 46,400 daily attendances at major A&E departments and 27,800 at […]
Big 5 Construct South Africa Returns For Its 14th Edition, Spotlighting Opportunities In The Country’s Construction Market
Big 5 Construct South Africa returns for its 14th edition from 9 – 11 June 2026 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, reflecting sustained growth across the country’s construction sector. The event will bring together industry professionals, including contractors, developers, consultants, architecture firms and public and private sector leaders. South Africa’s construction market is projected to reach approximately ZAR […]
From Vergelegen To Midlands: South Africa’s Green Lung Movement Gains Momentum
In a significant milestone for South Africa’s tourism and sustainability agenda, the Tourism & Travel Green Lung. First launched at Vergelegen Wine Estate (February 2026), and now has officially expanded to KwaZulu-Natal, with Brahman Hills announced as the second flagship site. This expansion, led by Sigma International (www.sigmaintl.co.za ) in collaboration with key industry partners […]
