Education Cannot Wait In Responding To The Regional Crisis Stemming From The Armed Conflict In Sudan
By Yasmine Sherif The conflict in Sudan is one of the worst in the world today, and millions of children and adolescents bear the brunt within and across the border from
How African Cities Can Learn From Each Other About Building Climate Resilience
The climate is changing at an astronomical rate and the impact of this can be seen everywhere. Imagine stepping outside your apartment for an early morning jog, only to be
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Nigeria becomes First Country to Rollout Full Meningitis Shot
Nigeria has introduced the new Men5CV vaccine, an envelope pushing drug that provides protection against all five strains of meningitis. The West African country is the first one to do
Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe Recall Cough Syrup following Toxicity Report
The three countries have joined Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya in recalling a batch of children’s cough syrup manufactured by Johnson and Johnson following reports of high toxicity. The reports
World Bank Reports Development Reversal for World’s Poorest Countries
The World Bank has revealed that half of the world’s 75 poorest countries are experiencing a widening income gap with the wealthiest ones. Incidentally, this is the first time this
France, Germany and the EU Raise $2bn for War-torn Sudan
Emmanuel Macron, France’s President, has revealed that donors have pledged over $2 billion for Sudan as support for the war-ravaged country. This development comes after France, Germany, and the EU
OPEC Courts Namibia ahead of Plans to Begin Oil Production
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, is looking to add Namibia to its ranks as the Southern African country gears up to begin oil production by 2030. Namibia
Nigeria Suffers its Highest Inflation in nearly 30 Years
Nigeria’s ever rising inflation has worsened, reaching its highest level in almost three decades. Quoting the National Bureau of Statistics, the West African country’s official statistical agency, the report states
Naira Recovers to Become Best Performing Currency in the World
Following a 12% rally in April, the Nigerian Naira is now the best performing currency in the world, according to a Goldman Sachs analyst. More importantly, the currency can continue
Niger Receives Dozens of Russian Military Instructors as Part of New Agreement
Niger welcomed dozens of Russian military instructors as part of a new agreement between the West African country and the Russian Federation. The military trainers arrived late Thursday with several
More than 50 People Dead as Flooding Persists in Tanzania
Over the weekend, Mobhare Matinyi, a spokesman for the Tanzanian government, revealed that 58 people have died as a result of the flooding that is currently ravaging the country’s coastal
Kenyan Doctors’ Strike Hit Residents the Hardest
Doctors across Kenya have been on strike for almost a month now. Unfortunately, it’s the public that has suffered for the standoff between the government and the medics. Hospitals across