Devastating Floods in Kenya: A Wake-Up Call to Climate Action
The floods have obliterated homes, farmlands, and infrastructure, leaving many in dire need of assistance and shelter.
Development & Systems
Infrastructure, institutions, and the systems that make growth possible — or not.
Kenya Follows Nigeria in Issuing Urgent Recall for Contaminated Cough Syrup
The warning was quickly disseminated through Kenya's PPB, which confirmed the presence of the harmful substance through its testing processes.
Nigeria Issues Recall for Children's Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels
Diethylene glycol, known for its use in industrial applications such as antifreeze and as a solvent, has been detected at levels classified as having "an unacceptable high level" of toxicity.
Integration of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students Advances in Senegal's Schools
Mouhamed Sall, a student benefiting from this approach, effortlessly communicates with both old and new classmates using sign language, sometimes assisted by interpreters.
Morocco's Al Massira Reservoir Shrinks Drastically Amid Prolonged Drought
Professor Brian Thomas, a hydrogeologist who has analyzed these images for NASA, noted significant reductions in the reservoir’s surface area.
Tragic Ferry Accident Off Mozambique’s Coast Claims Over 90 Lives
TV Diário Nampula, a local online outlet, detailed that the overcrowded boat was primarily transporting people who were either heading to a fair or fleeing Lunga amidst fears of a cholera outbreak, which has recently plagued the region.
Lagos State's Coastal Highway Project Threatens Landmark Beach Resort
Onwuanibe, who relocated his investments to Africa in 2007, has invested between $80 and $90 million in the Landmark site, creating a vibrant ecosystem that includes a mini golf course, beach soccer field, and other recreational facilities.
Cameroonian Scientist Advocates for African Space Hardware to Enhance Disaster Response
Makuate argues that if more African countries had their satellites, it would not only facilitate quicker and more efficient disaster response but also support other critical areas such as agriculture, population analysis, and natural resource management.
He didn’t go to private schools abroad – he’s one of us; Senegalese Fishermen Hopeful in President Faye`s Leadership
Fishermen like Gueye are hopeful that the new president will enforce regulations more rigorously to protect their livelihoods and the marine environment.
Community Efforts in Kenya Transform Water Access with Innovative Sand Dams
In Kasengela village, amidst the backdrop of a dry riverbed, the community is engaged in the manual labor of building a sand dam, a simple yet effective solution to water scarcity exacerbated by climate change.
Top African Universities To Consider for Post-Graduate Studies
These institutions not only demonstrate Africa's growing influence in the global academic sphere but also its diversity in providing quality education across various fields.
Vice-President of Tanzania Threatens Resignation Over Water Crisis in Mwanga District
Northern Tanzania continues to grapple with water shortages amidst the ever-rising lives.
Tragic Bus Accident Claims Lives of Kenyan University Students
In a heart-wrenching incident on a rain-drenched highway, a bus ferrying students from Kenyatta University to the coastal city of Mombasa collided with a truck, resulting in the death of 11 individuals and leaving 42 others with serious injuries. The accident took place at 17:50 (1450 GMT) on Monday
Healthcare Scandal Unveiled: Fake Doctor Arrested for Bribery in South African Hospital
In a shocking revelation, a fraudulent individual posing as a medical professional, self-identified as "Dr. Zulu," has been apprehended at a hospital in South Africa's Gauteng province. The imposter's deceitful practices came to light as she demanded illicit payments from vulnerable patients in exchange
Top Flight Schools in Africa
Africa’s aviation industry has seen immense growth over the years. With increased demand for flight, connectivity within the continent and to the rest of the world, it is only right that there is an equivalent growth in the number of pilots available. Thankfully, there are schools within the continent
Nigerian Professor, Ijeoma Uchegbu Becomes Cambridge University President
A Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience Ijeoma Uchegbu known for her ground-breaking work in nanoparticle drug delivery, has been announced as the 7th President of Wolfson College, one of of the University of Cambridge. She is set to assume the role on October 1, 2024, succeeding the current President, Professor Jane