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Tanzania: WHO Africa regional Director-Elect dies at 55
The incoming regional director of the World Health Organization in Africa, Tanzania’s Dr Faustine Ndugulile, has died, months after he was elected to the position.
Ndugulile, a 55-year-old lawmaker and a medical doctor, died on…
House of Reps Pass MTEF/FSP for 2025-2027
The House of Representatives has considered and passed the 2025/2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP).
The passage followed the adoption of the report by the committee of the whole after its…
Mali cuts TV station signal over broadcast criticizing
Malian ruling junta has cut the signal of the popular news broadcaster Joliba TV News after a prominent politician criticized the military rulers of neighbouring Burkina Faso during a televised debate, a journalist for the channel said on…
Libya detains over 300 migrants after arrest in desert
More than 300 migrants have been arrested in Libya's desert by the 444 Brigade.
The powerful militia group that operates under the auspices of the Libyan army, said in a statement that its patrolling commanders detained the migrants and…
Ethiopian parliament approves extra $4.8 billion spending in 2024/25
Ethiopian lawmakers on Tuesday approved the government's plan to increase spending by an additional 581.98 billion Ethiopian birr ($4.8 billion) for the 2024/25 fiscal year, a parliament broadcast showed.
The extra spending approved by…
Kenyan police uses teargas to disperse protesters in Nairobi
Police in Kenya used tear gas to disperse a peaceful march in Nairobi, commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Protesters later spoke out against the reaction by security forces and highlighted…
Zimbabwe seeks debt reform to unlock funding, rebuild economy
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted creditors and finance executives to discuss plans for clearing the country's $12.7 billion external debt and restructuring arrears.
With the nation’s debt representing 81% of its GDP, the…
Nigeria Inaugurates Advisory Group for Malaria Elimination, Targets 2025 Milestone
Nigeria has launched a groundbreaking initiative to tackle its malaria burden with the inaugural meeting of the Advisory for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN).
READ ALSO:Lagos govt, SFH partners to combat malaria in Lagos…
Military Mission Remains Peace, Security- Ugandan Head of Delegation
Ugandan Head of Delegation to the African Military Games, Brigadier General Richard Karemirie says the mission of the military remains the same across the continent, and that is to ensure peace and security of the people, for the prosperity…
Niger calls for replacement of EU ambassador amid aid dispute
Niger's government has requested the European Union to replace its ambassador, Salvador Pinto da Franca, following tensions over the disbursement of emergency aid.
The EU recalled its envoy on Saturday after Niger's military rulers…