Africa must produce its own vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC – During the pandemic, wealthy countries led the way in rapidly developing and producing COVID-19 vaccines.
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Cote d’Ivoire confirms first Ebola case in 25 years
A case of Ebola virus has been confirmed in Cote d’Ivoire for the first time since 1994, the country’s Ministry of Health has confirmed. The World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating the delivery of vaccines to the country.
Regrets in South Africa After Lives and Livelihoods Lost in Mass Unrest
The manager of a looted supermarket in Soweto and a man who joined in ransacking it reflect on the causes
US steps up fight against COVID-19 misinformation
The effort comes as the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations has slowed throughout the US, due in part to false claims.
Africa COVID deaths surge 43 percent in a week: WHO
The agency says the rise is a warning sign that hospitals in affected countries are reaching a ‘breaking point’.
Sudan Leader Visits Juba, Urges Peace Deal Implementation
KHARTOUM, SUDAN — Sudan’s vice president visited South Sudan’s capital on Wednesday to reiterate Khartoum’s support for its neighbor and
Study Shows Moon ‘Wobble’ Contributing to More US Coastal Flooding
A NASA-University of Hawaii study warns that upcoming changes in the moon’s orbit coupled with higher ocean levels could lead
Sharp rise in Africa COVID-19 deaths, WHO reports
COVID-19 deaths in Africa have risen sharply in recent weeks, amid the fastest surge in cases the continent has seen so far in the pandemic, the regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
South Africa Bishops condemn looting and call for an end to violence
The Bishops of South Africa are calling for an end to violence and condemning looting after a spike in cases in the country.
Secretary-General welcomes Ethiopia’s pledge to allow humanitarian access to Tigray
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Ethiopia’s commitment to ensuring aid workers can access the war-ravaged Tigray region, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.