To reach that goal, many pointed out that women need to occupy more leadership roles in all spheres of society. JUBA, South Sudan, March 14, 2025/ — When South Sudan’s national celebration of International Women’s Day took place in Torit, participants highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and access to education to reach gender…
KAMPALA, Uganda, March 15, 2025/ — In Uganda’s ongoing fight against M-pox and Ebola outbreaks, a few names have stood out for their exceptional dedication and resilience. Kemirembe Maria Goretti is one such individual. For 10 years, Maria has been a driving force in Uganda’s public health landscape, committed to empowering communities with the knowledge…
As more cases are identified through active search and appropriately treated, fewer deaths are recorded LUANDA, Angola, February 27, 2025/ — One morning in late January 2025, Julia Armando found her 68-year-old mother collapsed on the floor, suffering from severe diarrhea and vomiting. “It’s a situation I’ve never seen before… it was a shock to…
Constitutional Court Ruling on Identity System Affects Tens of Thousands The registration of these Kenyan Somalis led to them being denied access to education, work, and passports. The ruling, which orders the Kenyan government to issue nationality documents to the applicants of the case, is an important step for justice in the mistreatment of these…
By collaborating with the AU and global stakeholders, these organizations can play a transformative role in advancing justice and restitution for Africans and people of African descent. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 26, 2025/ — In alignment with the African Union’s (AU) 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” a two-day…
Maternal deaths are estimated at 742 per 100 000 live births, while newborn deaths stand at 37 per 1000 live births MONROVIA, Liberia, February 7, 2025/ — In a significant boost to Liberia’s healthcare system, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered a consignment of essential medicines, supplies and one electroencephalography (EEG) machine and accessories to…
The community protection approach is a central component of WHO’s new Health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and resilience (HEPR) framework ENTEBBE, Uganda, February 7, 2025/ — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has conducted a training on Ebola disease detection and management for Community Health Worker representatives from Kole, Wakiso, and Mukono districts. The training also focused…
The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments NEW YORK, United States of America, February 5, 2025/ — The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light…
Goma, the capital city of North Kivu province, has been cut off from the rest of the world for several days, and victims of the fighting are arriving at medical facilities whenever they can GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, January 30, 2025/ — An influx of wounded people is arriving at Kyeshero hospital in Goma,…
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2025 – Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is answering the call for a post-championship rest day by introducing “Extra Sunday” on Monday, February 10. With many Americans skipping work the day after the men’s professional American football championship game, Chipotle is stepping in to make the unofficial holiday feel even…