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admin - August 18, 2024

Kenya – Interior ministry propose compensation for village elders

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The Interior ministry has proposed compensating village elders to improve their rank, governance and community development. Elders currently serve without pay despite their role in local administration. In a recent address to the Senate Standing Committee on National Security, Defense and Foreign Relations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Kenya – Airport Workers Threaten Strike Over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport-Adani Deal

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenya’s main aviation union said it would call a strike from next Monday, over a proposed deal with an Indian company to develop the country’s biggest airport – industrial action that could cause major disruption in the east African travel hub. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union, which represents airport […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Kenya – Linda Mama to continue under Social Health Authority– Government

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya The Kenyan government has announced that the Linda Mama program will continue under the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement issued on Thursday, the Social Health Authority acting Chief Executive Officer, Elijah Wachira, said the program, which has been facing an uncertain future, will now be available […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigerian Sports Minister Calls for Overhaul after Country’s Disappointing 2024 Olympics Performance

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, on Saturday, described Team Nigeria’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a major disappointment. Speaking on X.com, Enoh lamented the country’s failure to secure any medals, calling it a “Paris disaster.” The minister emphasized that the dismal […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria Fails at Meeting 2030 Malaria Elimination Target

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Medical researchers have issued a stark warning that Nigeria is unlikely to meet its 2030 malaria elimination target due to the Federal Government’s failure to maintain the distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to vulnerable populations. The researchers voiced their concerns at a regional meeting of the Emerging […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria – Experts Warn Of Serious Risks From Traditional Cooking Methods In Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Leading medical experts in Nigeria have raised an alarm over the serious health risks associated with traditional cooking methods, saying just one in ten Nigerian households uses clean energy sources. The experts, Professor Tanimola Akande from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Best Ordinioha from the University […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria – Governor Sanwo-Olu, Predecessor Ambode Meet, Discuss Future of Lagos

Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hosted his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the State House in Lagos on Monday. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the details of the meeting in a post on X.com. Akosile highlighted that the courtesy visit facilitated […]

admin - August 18, 2024

South Africa – Police Officers And Partners Inspire Young Minds On Career Day

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa In celebration of Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with Cynthia City Creche and various stakeholders hosted an inspiring Career Day program. The event, which took place on August 8th, 2024, aimed to expose children to a variety of career opportunities within the SAPS, fostering […]

admin - August 18, 2024

South Africa – Health MEC Visits Health Train In Gauteng

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa Scores of community members from within and around Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa, heeded the call to use the opportunity to get health services from the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train. Two state-of-the-art mobile healthcare trains have been moving across four districts in the province, with one of the trains […]

admin - August 17, 2024

Nigeria Ramps Up Surveillance at Entry Points to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has escalated its surveillance and monitoring efforts at all entry points in response to the growing threat of Monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the intensified measures during a press briefing on Thursday, August 14, 2024, […]