Africa-Press - Zimbabwe. FOR years, the crisis in Zimbabwe’s health sector has been bemoaned in passing — often treated as a symptom of a wider economic collapse.
Yet, as recent revelations show, the malaise runs much deeper.
The country’s once-proud medical system has not merely...
Health sector crisis long in the making
Gambia Launches EU Project for Migration Support
Africa-Press - Gambia. The Gambia on Tuesday officially launched the EU-funded Flexible Mechanism for Migration and Forced Displacement Project at Ocean Bay Hotel in Bakau.
The initiative, implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Enable, and the Gambia Red Cross Society...
Game Proof Fence to Eradicate Human-Wildlife Conflict
Africa-Press - Botswana. The ongoing Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA)-funded game proof fence project in Pandamatenga is projected to eradicate human-wildlife conflict and promote food security.
In an interview, KAZA executive director Dr Nyambe Nyambe stated that the...
Fresh protests hit Tanzania after elections marred by unrest
Africa-Press - Tanzania. Fresh protests have broken out in Tanzania's major cities, a day after elections marred by clashes between opposition supporters and the police. Gunfire was heard in the northern city of Mwanza, while clashes broke out in the capital Dodoma and the main city Dar es Salaam,...
Three Inspectors Arrested for Assaulting Colleague's Son
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three police inspectors for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old man, Jacob Sunday, into a state of coma at the 22 PMF Barracks, Ogudu.
According to sources available to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on...
Tanzania Faces Internet Outage Amid Election Protests
Africa-Press - Tanzania. Tanzania experienced a nationwide internet outage on Wednesday, October 29, as the country went into elections with little to no online communication.
According to the global internet observatory Netblocks, which monitors cybersecurity and connectivity, live network data...
World Bank Loans Eswatini R7.6 Million for Cancer Trucks
Africa-Press - Eswatini. The World Bank has once again rescued eSwatini with a R7.6million loan to purchase three(3) Cancer Screening Trucks amid collapsing health system in the Southern African tiny Kingdom.
The trucks were officially launched by Health Minister Mduduzi Matsebula during a press...
Eswatini First to Receive HIV Prevention Injection
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Thembinkhosi Dlamini,the Executive Director of the Coordinating Assembly of Non-Governmental Organizations(CANGO) has confirmed that, eSwatini is among the first countries receiving global support to implement the anti-HIV injection program.
Responding to the Executive...
Dr. Magoola Unveils New Mpox Ebola Vaccines
Africa-Press - Uganda. The founder of Dei BioPharma, Dr. Matthias Magoola has announced at an Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meeting that the Ugandan firm has secured new patent rights for Ebola and Mpox vaccines.
Speaking Friday at the 4th International Conference on Public...
Legal Aid Week 2025 to Champion Justice for Women and Girls
Africa-Press - Ghana. The Legal Aid Commission, with support from GIZ Ghana, has announced the celebration of the 2025 Legal Aid Week, scheduled from Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
It is on the theme: “The Role of the Legal Aid Commission in Enhancing Access to Justice for...
IPMC Executive Chairman Hari Honored at Ghana Awards
Africa-Press - Ghana. IPMC has been crowned Technology Group of the Year at the 2025 Ghana Business Awards in recognition of its pioneering role in driving digital transformation across Ghana and West Africa.
The company’s Executive Chairman, Amar Deep Singh Hari, was also honoured with the...
33 Female Combatants Complete UN Women’S Training
Africa-Press - Uganda. Thirty-three female combatants from 15 United Nations Member States, including Uganda, have successfully completed the 5th Women’s Outreach Course and the Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Remote Pilot and Trainer of Trainers Course at the United Nations Regional Service...
Nudipu Unveils 2026–2031 Disability Manifesto
Africa-Press - Uganda. The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has launched the National Disability Manifesto 2026–2031, calling on political parties, the Electoral Commission, and policymakers to prioritize inclusion and representation of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in...
ESWATINI JOINS AFRICA’S EDTECH 2030 VISION
Africa-Press - Eswatini. Eswatini has officially joined the African EdTech 2030 Programme to modernise its education system through technology.
The Minister of Education and Training, Owen Nxumalo, officially declared the country’s participation today during the EdTech 2030 workshop held at...
President Bio Commissions Kono Maternal Center of Excellence
Africa-Press - Sierra-Leone. His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio has officially opened the Maternal Center of Excellence in Kono on October 25, 2025.
The newly commissioned state-of-the-art facility stands as a symbol of hope and commitment to reducing maternal mortality and promoting...
Tension in Abia Community After Youth Dies in Custody
Africa-Press - Nigeria. A native of Ozuitem, Mr Akobundu Okorie Wisdom, has slumped and died during interrogation by policemen at Bende Police Division in Abia State.
The late Wisdom, who resided in Bende town, was allegedly invited by the Police for questioning over an alleged offence but...
Icea Lion Advocates for Enhanced Corporate Mental Health Funding
Africa-Press - Uganda. ICEA LION Uganda has joined key stakeholders at the East African Mental Health Summit 2025 held at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.
The summit brought together leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and mental health advocates to discuss how different sectors...
Stop fearing AI, use it responsibly – CITAD tells Nigerians
Africa-Press - Nigeria. The Senior Program Officer at the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Isa Garba, has called on Nigerians to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use it as a tool for wealth creation and national development.
Speaking at the 6th edition of the...
Chief Justice Jallow Honors Female Lawyers at Awards
Africa-Press - Gambia. Chief Justice Hassan B. Jallow on Wednesday presided over the award ceremony for the Female Lawyers’ Association of The Gambia (FLAG) Sharia Law Training, held at the Banjul High Court Complex.
The event celebrated ten female legal practitioners who successfully...
Uganda,Kenya Approve Feasibility Study for Cross-Border Expressway
Africa-Press - Uganda. Uganda and Kenya have jointly approved the feasibility study for the proposed Multinational Expressway that will link the two countries via the Northern Corridor, paving the way for one of East Africa’s most ambitious transport infrastructure projects.
The announcement...