The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has warned that decades of progress in addressing AIDS are at risk ...

Uganda has opened its border points with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at Bunagana and Mupaka after being closed for ...

Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC).

Analysis - Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply ...

THE Senate of Lesotho and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) have taken a major step toward enhancing democracy, transparency, and public engagement through a newly signed Memorandum of ...

"When women thrive, economies grow," affirmed Serena Cavicchi, World Bank GROW Lead. Afrishela's Alternative Credit Assessment Framework provides new opportunities for individual entrepreneurs and ...

Public Protector confirms investigation into Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over explosive corruption and criminal cartel claims. Watchdog says the investigation will drag on for months while the ...

Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia's reclassification as a hunger hotspot.

A new initiative is underway to train 5,000 adolescent girls and young women from rural, conflict-affected communities in Kaduna State on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), as part of a ...