The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly criticized a United States-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial planned in Guinea-Bissau, warning that it raises serious ethical concerns by delaying a proven life-saving birth-dose vaccine for some newborns.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027), dismissing speculation that the tournament could be postponed or relocated due to infrastructure delays.
Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco after last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final have begun a hunger strike while awaiting trial. Their lawyer confirmed the protest, raising concerns over prolonged pre-trial detention following the tense continental showdown.
Senegalese-born TikTok superstar Khaby Lame has sold a significant stake in his company in a deal valued at approximately $900 million, marking one of the largest monetization moves ever recorded by a single digital creator.
What began as a casual gathering of friends has evolved into a vibrant music collective shaped by creativity, collaboration, and an unwavering love for global sounds.
As the year winds down and the Harmattan breeze dusts the skyline, West Africa transforms into a global stage for music, culture, and unforgettable nightlife. In Nigeria and Ghana, December has evolved far beyond welcoming family home for Christmas—it has become Detty December, a high-energy, month-long celebration of African creativity, homecoming, and cultural pride.
Afrobeat heavyweight Davido and his longtime DJ, Ecool, have unveiled their latest single, "Galorizzy," a high-energy collaboration featuring emerging talents (Mavo, Scotts Maphuma, Morravey, Iphxne DJ), marking another milestone in a year defined by relentless momentum and global reach for both.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has strongly criticized a United States-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial planned in Guinea-Bissau, warning that it raises serious ethical concerns by delaying a proven life-saving birth-dose vaccine for some newborns.
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South African police have confirmed that all six victims killed in the Meyerton shooting were Lesotho nationals, after gunmen ambushed a minibus taxi traveling along the R59 road in Gauteng province, south of Johannesburg.
Feb 10
South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo by 2026, signaling a major recalibration of Pretoria’s regional security commitments after nearly three decades of continuous deployment.
Feb 10
The United States has moved to recalibrate its strained relationship with Mali, signaling a pragmatic shift driven by deteriorating security conditions in the Sahel and strategic and economic interests.
Feb 3
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, South Africa's Zulu monarch, is facing mounting backlash after using a derogatory term for foreign nationals during a public address, reigniting concerns about xenophobia and the treatment of African migrants in the country.
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