Ten years ago, the West African nation of Sierra Leone was gripped by the terrifying grip of the Ebola epidemic. This devastating outbreak, one of the deadliest in history, claimed over 11,000 lives across the region, sending shockwaves of fear far beyond its borders. Today, while a preventative vaccination campaign offers a glimmer of hope … Read more
A 64-year-old Pennsylvania woman, Elizabeth Pollard, tragically lost her life after falling into an abandoned coal mine while searching for her missing cat. state police confirmed her death on August 6th, just days after she disappeared. Pollard’s ordeal began on the afternoon of August 2nd when she and her 5-year-old granddaughter ventured out to find … Read more
Kinmen CountyS Little League team is making waves at the Power Cup with a standout player, Cai Shang’en, a Taiwanese-African athlete who brings a unique outlook to the field. Cai, whose father hails from ivory Coast and mother from Kinmen, was born in the united States. He began his athletic journey playing tennis but discovered … Read more
mozambique is grappling with the aftermath of deadly post-election violence that claimed over 90 lives between October and December 2024. The disputed election results, which saw the ruling Frelimo party retain power, have sparked outrage and protests from the opposition. Tensions escalated dramatically following the assassination of two relatives of prominent opposition figure Venâncio Mondlane … Read more
Health officials across Africa are urging caution as a mysterious flu-like illness grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming dozens of lives. The outbreak, centered in the remote Kwango province, has sparked concern and a scramble for answers. CongoS Health Minister, Roger Kamba, confirmed 71 deaths, including 27 in hospitals and 44 within communities. … Read more
Amidst a summer of widespread protests in Kenya over a controversial finance bill, the nation found itself grappling with a sudden and unexpected internet outage. While the country’s Communications Authority had publicly stated its intention to maintain internet access, a nationwide loss of connectivity occurred on June 25th, raising concerns about government censorship and control. … Read more
South Africa is also in tenth place with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a new establishment. Somalia joins the top 10 with SIMAD University in seventh place. Rwanda boasts being the best newcomer with the University of Rwanda going straight into the top 10 at sixth place. The highest ranked Rwandan institution is UGHE – University … Read more
Table of Contents 1 Malaria: a challenge for global health 2 Modified mosquitoes, from vectors to vaccines 3 Promising results in animal models 4 Advantages of “flying vaccine” 5 Challenges and next steps 6 Considering the potential for unintended ecological consequences, how can the release of genetically modified mosquitoes be carefully controlled and monitored … Read more
The Coega Development Corporation recently announced a substantial R200 million investment by FAW Trucks South Africa, contributing to the province’s automotive sector growth. The Chinese-owned truck company’s investment will further strengthen the Eastern Cape as a strategic hub for automotive manufacturing. FAW Vehicle Manufacturers SA (PTY) Ltd was established in 1994 and is now a … Read more
Action for Human Rights and Friendship (ADHA) congratulates the Senegalese people for their maturity during the recent legislative elections. ADHA also congratulates the victorious coalition and calls on the new regime to honor the trust placed in it. Indeed, the time is no longer for speeches, but for immediate and tangible action to respond to … Read more