IN SHORT: A viral anti-vaccine video in Nigeria uses unrelated clips of children in rehabilitation to scare parents about vaccination. But evidence shows vaccines are rigorously tested, closely ...

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has warned that violence against African migrants in South Africa reflects a 'longstanding pattern' of grave rights violations, yet the response ...

Heavy rains have triggered the destruction of homes, farms, and infrastructure, forcing authorities to begin relocating ...

Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has requested Parliament's approval of a total budget of 2.394tri/- for the 2026/27 financial year, as his ministry seeks to ...

Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His death adds to the list of disappearances and suspicious deaths of perceived critics and ...

Baby Savers South Africa and Door of Hope Children's Mission are in a legal dispute with the Minister of Social Development over the legality of "baby saving boxes". The minister says parents who ...

A single fatality has been reported following landslides in Murang'a's Kangema and Mathioya, as the government moves to relocate at least 200 displaced households after heavy rains triggered ...

The government has urged heightened vigilance in landslide-prone areas after deadly mudslides displaced hundreds of families in Murang'a, even as the Kenya Meteorological Department projected ...

Aside from Mantashe's statements, there are other indications that the South African government is intent on oil and gas development: more than 90% of South Africa's coastline has been earmarked for ...

Political analysts and local government leaders have strongly criticized a proposed amendment to the Local Government Act, describing it as a political power move aimed at expanding the influence of ...

Women politicians and activists have raised concerns over continued intimidation, financial barriers and shrinking civic space following Uganda's January 2026 general elections, warning that the ...