Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare
allAfrica
"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »
Groundbreaking Health Intervention in Tanzania Cuts Maternal And Newborn Deaths
allAfrica
A revolutionary health intervention program in Tanzania, which focuses on improving the quality of care during birth, is significantly reducing the rates of maternal and newborn… Read more »
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for U.S. Citizens in Somalia
Shabelle
The U.S. Embassy in Somalia issued a security alert for American citizens, reminding them of ongoing risks in the country despite the lifting of restrictions for official U.S.… Read more »
UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab
Shabelle
The United Nations Security Council has officially extended the authorization for member states to stop any ships from exporting weapons or charcoal illegally from Somalia, a… Read more »
U.S. Grant Cuts Could Affect Two Million Worldwide, Disrupt HIV Aid in Kenya
RFI
NGOs warn that at least two million people worldwide will be affected by the cancellation of US grants. In Kenya, access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and community-led… Read more »
Young Children Amongst Rape Survivors In Sudan's Violent Conflict - Report [press release]
Unicef
Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children, including infants as young as one, amid the nationwide conflict rippling across Sudan. Read more »
Why President Paul Kagame Will Win a War That Isn't His [opinion]
New Times
Since President Paul Kagame won the August 25, 2003 elections--Rwanda's first democratic elections after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi--the West has struggled to accept his… Read more »
Somalia and Ethiopia Make Progress On Talks for Port Access
Shabelle
Ethiopia and Somalia are on a path for renewed cooperation after the two sides agreed to end the Somaliland port dispute. Last week, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed toured… Read more »
From Nile Basin Initiative to the Commission
Independent (Kampala)
The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year's Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis… Read more »
Who in Kisii to Identify Mysterious Disease After 200 People Hospitalized
Capital FM
World Health Organization (WHO) officials are in Kisii to identify the mysterious disease outbreak which has seen over 200 people hospitalized. Read more »
Four IEBC Staff to Be Prosecuted Over Fake KCSE Academic Papers
Capital FM
Four staff members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are set to face multiple criminal charges, including forgery, following the approval of their… Read more »
Inside Rwanda's Tungsten Mine Which Is the Leading Producer in Africa
New Times
It is a busy Monday at Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District as over 2,000 workers engage in various roles, from office duties to mechanised underground mining in search of… Read more »
Ethiopian Electric Utility Reports Over 50 Million Birr Loss Due to Theft, Damages - 22 Employees Penalized
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Electricity Utility (EEU) has announced that property theft and destruction worth 50.2 million Birr occurred in the past seven months of the current fiscal year. Read more »
Rwanda Slams Canada Over Stance On DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The Rwandan government on Tuesday, March 4, criticised a statement by Global Affairs Canada on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, saying it was defamatory, shameful, and… Read more »
Somali Government Forces Repel Al-Shabaab Attack
Shabelle
Somali government forces, backed by local clan militias known as Macwiisley, repelled an attack by Al-Shabaab militants in the Boos-Hareeri area of the Aadan-Yabaal district,… Read more »
