World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi holds a large diamond discovered in Botswana at his office in Gaborone on August 22, 2024. Monirul Bhuiyan | Afp | Getty Images One of the …
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What if 10% of global clinical trials included African patients? It could benefit society, economy
Africa is the world’s fastest-growing region, and the population could double by 2050, putting further strain on healthcare systems. The continent has made progress in controlling infectious diseases but faces …
What is Mpox, how does it spread & who’s at risk? All about disease declared a global health emergency
Bengaluru: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has once again declared Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) as a public health emergency in Africa. The disease first made its appearance in 1970, …
WHO declares mpox a global health emergency: What is mpox, can the virus spread, How can it be stopped
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Wednesday that the escalating transmission of mpox in Africa constitutes a global health emergency, warning that the virus could potentially spread across international …
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreaks In Africa A Global Emergency
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more …
Mpox emergency declared in Africa amid surge in cases – National
Africa’s top public health body declared what it termed a “public health emergency of continental security” on Tuesday over an outbreak of mpox that has spread from the Democratic Republic …
Tech-savvy youth, abundant minerals—Africa is the next big player in semiconductor industry
The recent announcement of a partnership between the US Trade and Development Agency and Kenya to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the East African nation is a long-awaited step toward involving …
Many Students Killed, Over 100 Trapped After School Collapse In Nigeria
Home News Many Students Killed, Over 100 Trapped After School Collapse In Northern Nigeria Dozens of villagers gathered near the school, some weeping and others offering to help, as excavators …
Explained: Why there are no tigers in Africa |
Tigers, one of the most venerated and majestic creatures in the animal kingdom, are notably absent from the African continent. This absence is particularly puzzling given Africa’s diverse habitats, which …
Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes
Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the …