The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most cases of mpox are concentrated, is facing a health emergency amid a humanitarian crisis. Thirteen African countries have so far confirmed cases of the virus
Justin Arestein, South African disinformation expert, explains how African and foreign political actors are pushing claims that support their geostrategic interests with the help of artificial intelligence and cheaper technology
Former police officer Jimmy Chérizier, leader of a fluid federation of criminal groups in the capital, Port-au-Prince, has challenged the government amid the prevailing chaos
A previous attempt at moving rhinos in the East African nation was a disaster in 2018 as all 11 of the animals died
The U.N. is negotiating a new global treaty this week in Nairobi to manage the huge problem posed by plastics. John Chweya, leader of Kenya’s waste pickers, demands a voice for representatives of the world’s 20 million garbage workers
Four million people die each year from diseases related to the use of wood or charcoal at home. Some companies are now beginning to use carbon credits to finance newer, safer and more efficient ways of cooking
The continent, which is holding its climate summit on Monday, has more countries with a majority of ‘green’ electricity than any other region, but a significant proportion of its inhabitants lacked electricity in 2021
The lawmaker was asked to leave Parliament in February after arriving with blood-stained pants, in a country where 65% of women cannot afford menstrual products
The Nairobi conference is aiming to build a united front ahead the COP28 meeting in Dubai later this year
Kenya’s government and the African Union are launching the ministerial session while more than a dozen heads of state begin to arrive, determined to wield more global influence and bring in far more financing and support
An interior ministry spokesperson referred requests for comment to the police, who didn’t respond
An independent non-profit now carries on the work of Daphne and David Sheldrick, whose wildlife trust is a haven for young orphaned animals
In Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya, homophobia has worsened, with political and religious leaders pushing for tougher laws. Much of this agenda is being supported by foreign money
Poor nutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding women can lead to weak immunity and complications during pregnancy and birth
