Africa: Experts Commit to Step Up Immunization Programme in Central Africa

[ad_1] Kinshasa — At their 2024 meeting in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo from 9 to 12 September, Essential Programme on Immunization (EPI) managers from Central African countries committed to consolidate gains made by the EPI in its 50 years of existence. The meeting, which brought together EPI Managers from Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe was aimed at celebrating the achievements of EPI in […]

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Kenya’s deputy president risks impeachment after falling out with William Ruto

[ad_1] Getty ImagesRigathi Gachagua (L) and William Ruto (R) were elected on a joint ticket just two years agoKenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been threatened with impeachment proceedings by lawmakers amid intense speculation that he has had a major fallout with President William Ruto.The president's allies in parliament have accused Gachagua of undermining the government, promoting ethnically divisive politics, having a role in fuelling the deadly protests that rocked […]

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Africa: East Africa Braces for Wheat Price Surge As Russian Crop Falls to 11-Year Low

[ad_1] East Africa faces the prospect of higher wheat prices in 2025 due to a projected poor crop in Russia, the region's primary supplier. The 2025 Russian wheat crop is expected to fall to an 11-year low, raising concerns for countries like Kenya, which imports up to 75 percent of its wheat needs from Russia and Ukraine. The Sovecon consultancy warned earlier this week that wheat sowing rates in Russia have dropped significantly, dampening the outlook for next year's harvest. […]

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Samuel Eto’o banned from attending Cameroon games for six months

[ad_1] Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) president Samuel Eto’o has been handed a six-month ban from attending any international matches involving the Central African country by a Fifa disciplinary panel.The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker was sanctioned following breaches of two articles of the world governing body’s disciplinary code.The ban was issued in connection with the Under-20 Women’s World Cup last-16 game between Cameroon and Brazil on 11 September which the […]

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Dikembe Mutombo: NBA legend dies from brain cancer aged 58

[ad_1] NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.The eight-time NBA All-Star, who retired in 2009, spent 18 years playing in the league for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets.Mutombo began treatment for a brain tumour in October 2022."Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," said NBA commissioner Adam Silver."On the court […]

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Four men sentenced to life

[ad_1] A court in Tanzania's capital has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the gang rape and sodomy of a girl under the age of 18 in a case which caused outrage in the country.Among the convicts are Clinton Damas, a soldier with the Tanzania People's Defence Force, and Praygod Mushi, a prison officer. The other two convicts are Nickson Jackson and Amin Lema.In addition to the life sentences, […]

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Africa: Reps Deputy Speaker Asks Nigerian Govt to Implement AU Agenda 2063

[ad_1] Mr Kalu said by integrating the Agenda, Nigeria would set a model for other African countries to emulate. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has asked the federal government to integrate the African Union Agenda 2063 into its development plans. Mr Kalu spoke on Saturday at the Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments in Midrand, South Africa, where he represented Speaker Abbas Tajudeen. The deputy speaker led Nigeria's delegation to the conference. The AU Agenda […]

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Nigeria: Floods kill nearly 200 people, displaces thousands

[ad_1] Torrential rains and floods have killed nearly 200 people in Nigeria. The floods have also displaced at least 41,344 people across 11 communities, especially in Northern Nigeria. Officials in flood-prone Adamawa State are worried by the downpours that have caused the latest flooding, as the rainy season is yet to peak. The rains caused rivers such as the Benue to overflow, leading to widespread inundation of communities, farmlands, and […]

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Elsa Majimbo rant reignites debate on ‘black tax’

[ad_1] AFPElsa Majimbo became widely known during the covid pandemic for her social media videos"Sending money back home or to your extended family is such a common African practice that I absolutely hate," said Kenyan influencer Elsa Majimbo earlier this month in a now-deleted TikTok rant that sparked a furious debate on social media.The 23-year-old, who shot to fame during the covid pandemic with her comedic videos, touched a nerve […]

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