Congo is tackling a dangerous new strain of Ebola that has already taken about 120 lives. The country will open three special treatment centers in the Ituri province, a move aimed at stopping the spread. The World Health Organization has sent an expert team to help, showing international suppo
Coastal wetlands act like nature’s quiet protectors, soaking up storm waves and holding soil in place. But over time, human activities and rising seas have weakened these natural barriers, leaving them less able to bounce back. Scientists noticed that young marsh plants often fail to take root becau
Malawi needs more blood than it can collect. Right now, the country has nearly 13% less blood than hospitals require. That gap means doctors sometimes delay surgeries or send families scrambling to find donors in emergencies. Schools could be part of the answer. Teenagers make up a big share of Mala
Ghana took a major step forward in 1989 when a specialist unit opened at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Instead of flying patients abroad for heart surgery, local doctors now had a place to perform modern procedures right at home. Over time, this centre attracted trainee surgeons from across W
Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye
Congo is moving forward with a plan to create a large new security force just to guard its mines. The country says it will spend $100 million on this force, which could grow to over 20, 000 soldiers by 2028. Officials claim the U. S. and United Arab Emirates are involved in setting this up, but the
Nigeria is scrambling to adjust its economic recovery plan after fuel prices spiked over 50% since the Iran conflict began. The sudden price jump, from around 880 naira to 1, 330 naira per liter, has made life harder for normal Nigerians and small businesses struggling to keep up. Even though the co
Nigeria is testing a fresh approach to healthcare by combining services for tuberculosis, mental health, and substance abuse under one roof. But how do the people who actually use these services feel about it? This study explored local opinions in Nigeria to see whether merging these treatments work
Ethiopia just made a deal with China to ease its debt problems – but the road ahead is still rocky. The country’s finance ministry confirmed that both sides have agreed on a way forward, sticking to the G20’s debt relief plan. This matters because Ethiopia is under pressure not just from China but a
Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to
