The surgeries were supported through the Social Health Authority (SHA), reducing patients’ financial burden and enhancing access to specialized kidney care in line with the country’s Universal Health Coverage goals. In a major milestone for Kenya’s healthcare system, the Kenya University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has successfully conducted its first two kidney transplant…
Angolan Government Launches Tender for Concession of Passenger and Cargo Terminals in the Ports of Cabinda and Soyo. LUANDA, Angola, April 1, 2025/ — The Government of Angola launched this Wednesday, in Soyo, Zaire province, the Public Tender for the Concession of the Operation of Port Services in the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals of the…
LUSAKA, Zambia, April 1, 2025 – Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has once again reinforced its commitment to empowering women and girls across Africa as it marks International Women’s Day 2025. In collaboration with the First Ladies of Africa, who serve as the foundation’s Ambassadors, and key government ministries, Merck Foundation…
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,…
Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025 — Today, the United States commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day, honoring the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy while simultaneously witnessing the historic inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President. 60th Presidential Inauguration In an unprecedented return to office, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, non-consecutive…
Katanga, a mineral-rich province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has once again made headlines after a massive deposit of copper was uncovered after a mountain collapse. The natural event exposed an estimated 10 million tonnes of high-grade copper ore, reinforcing the DRC’s position as one of the most mineral-rich nations in the world….
Luanda, Angola – 15th November 2024* – Angola marked a significant milestone in its 50th year of independence with the opening of the Cuanza Norte General Hospital, the third to be inaugurated within a year. The new facility, a key component of the country’s healthcare expansion, was officially opened by President João Gonçalves Lourenço in…
The basketball world is mourning the loss of legendary NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo. The 58-year-old Congolese American star was renowned for his shot-blocking prowess. His humanitarian work left an indelible mark on the sport and beyond. A Towering Figure in Basketball Mutombo was a husband and father to four children. He stood at…
Dickson Ndiema, the ex-partner of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, has passed away. Ndiema, who gained notoriety in connection with the tragic death of Cheptegei, reportedly succumbed to injuries sustained in a recent accident. Dickson Ndiema’s death marks a sad chapter in a story that has captured widespread attention. In a harrowing incident earlier this…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is on course for his fourth term, extending his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory. Kagame won the provisional results on Monday with 99% of votes counted from Monday’s election. Since assuming office in 2000, after the end of the Rwandan Genocide and the subsequent civil war,…