Africa

Experts say there is still a lot to learn about 1b, but it may be spreading more easily, causing more serious disease. Pamela Rendi-Wagner from the ECDC said: “As a result of the rapid spread of this outbreak in Africa, ECDC has increasd the level of risk for the general …

The UFC sees Africa as a huge market with a rapidly growing audience but, despite long talking up the idea, the organisation is yet to hold an event on the continent during its 31-year history. Du Plessis and Adesanya’s meeting in Perth this weekend will be the latest UFC card …

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent. Source link

One of the men’s lawyers, Nico du Plessis, told Associated Press the group was “happy” the charges had been dropped. The group is expected to be deported to Libya’s second city, Benghazi. Since the ousting and killing of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, the country has suffered from chronic …

Israel Adesanya says the UFC “can’t erase Francis Ngannou’s legacy” after it appeared to distance itself from the former heavyweight champion. Cameroon’s Ngannou left the UFC in 2023 and later joined the PFL. And in a video published last week,, external the UFC edited out his name when Adesanya referenced …

The statues were removed overnight before President William Ruto officially designated Eldoret a city. The town this week unveiled several artistic works, including three statues of athletes and other monuments such as a maize cob and a milk fountain. They were supposed to represent the area’s sports and agricultural heritage …

“A co-ordinated international response is essential to stop this outbreak and save lives,” he said. By declaring the Mpox outbreak as a public health emergency, it’s hoped research, funding, and the introduction of other international public health measures will be accelerated. Two main strains of the virus have been circulating. …

The Home Affairs department investigated her at the behest of the Miss South Africa organisers and said Ms Adetshina’s mother may have committed “identity fraud” to get South African nationality. After this, Ms Adetshina made the “difficult decision” to leave the competition for her family’s safety and well-being last Thursday. …

“We are already paying tax, give our champions [sic] money from the government purse,” raged one user on Facebook. The Botswana government did not respond to the BBC’s request for comment and it is unclear if they are also contributing to the reward pot. “I would love to donate in …

Khelif’s participation was widely discussed online, after Italian boxer Angela Carini abandoned her Olympic bout against her after 46 seconds. Paris public prosecutor’s office told news agency AFP on Wednesday that they had launched a cyberbullying probe, following a complaint by Khelif. However, a prominent French legal blogger wrote on …

The governor’s chief press secretary, Ekerete Udoh released a statement confirming that the governor’s WhatsApp number was “cloned” by criminals attempting to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Mr Udoh said law enforcement agencies had been notified. “We hereby warn that any message appearing to solicit funds by these imposters should be totally …

Trained as a lawyer, Mrs Mwanawasa was an active advocate for social justice, community development and public health issues. She co-owned a law firm with her husband until he entered politics and was actively involved in her husband’s successful presidential bid in 2001. Before her husband’s death in 2008, she …

He had worked tirelessly to bring a more nuanced narrative of Africa to the world, representing a confident, savvy and entrepreneurial side. The judges were impressed by Bulle’s resilience and ability to handle challenging stories, her focus on highlighting under-represented voices and her strong on-air presence. “Winning this award means …

Now other residents of Kipini village, whose houses are located further back from the hotel, are facing the same prospect. Kipini – built at the mouth of Kenya’s longest waterway, the Tana River, which flows into the Indian Ocean – is among several coastal villages that are slowly disappearing. “The …

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye came to power in March after defeating the ruling coalition’s candidate in elections. His rise to power came after the opposition led huge protests to demand elections that then-President Macky Sall postponed in what his critics saw as a ploy to cling to power. As part …

It could prove difficult for Africa to make sweeping advancements in the next four years before LA 2028. Tebogo and Nemour will be among those seeking to defend their titles in the USA, but South African swimmer Tatjana Smith, who has won four medals over the past two Games, has …

He set an African record time of 19.46 seconds and along with his teammates, he gained a silver in the men’s 4x400m relay, boosting Botswana’s total Olympic medal tally to four. Before Tuesday’s celebration at the stadium, hundreds of supporters from the southern African country gathered at Gaborone’s airport to …

The declaration of a public health emergency will help governments co-ordinate their response and potentially increase the flow of medical supplies and aid into affected areas. Health chiefs outside Africa will also be monitoring the situation to assess the risk of the outbreak spreading further. Mpox spreads from animals to …

The African Union has long been pushing for the continent to have two permanent representatives on the council and an additional two seats as non-permanent representatives. The debate on Monday was convened by Sierra Leone – and its President Julius Maada Bio made the case for the continent. “The time …

Police banned the Chadema rally, saying it was intended to cause violence. They cited the party’s rallying call for people to come together like the “youth in Kenya” – apparently referring to the weeks of deadly anti-government demonstrations in the neighbouring East African country. Chadema’s youth wing said it had …