See the Kick Out Polio website for the participating athletes, campaign content, details on the #KickOutPolio challenge, and polio educational material. Q: Why is the Africa Cup of Nations such a powerful moment to relaunch the push for polio eradication across the continent? A: AFCON is one of the most watched and celebrated events in Africa, uniting millions of fans across countries. By linking the fight against polio to this moment of continental pride, we can reach families, communities, and leaders with a powerful message: we must work together to finish the job of eradicating polio in Africa and globally. Footballers, teams, and…
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By Lissa Ngenda Mwenda, Vimbainashe Tsododo (IHM) & Garikai Nhongo (Co-Develop) Isaac Makonko has witnessed 90 years of evolving challenges in rural Zambia. A lifetime spent in Kafulafuta, a small village of just over 5,000 people, has given Isaac a front-row seat to the complexities of accessing healthcare in under-resourced communities. While health services are available, their physical distance often makes them difficult to reach. Accessing historical health records for accurate and timely treatment has posed significant challenges. Over the years, Isaac has seen how the lack of proper patient identification and streamlined healthcare processes has further complicated matters, delaying care for many of his neighbors…
By AP Sudan peace efforts resumed in Cairo on Wednesday as Egypt, the United Nations and the United States called for the warring parties to agree to a nationwide humanitarian truce, as the war between the army and its rival paramilitary nears the three-year mark. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told reporters that Egypt wouldn’t accept the collapse of Sudan or its institutions, or any attempt to undermine its unity or divide its territory, describing such scenarios as “red lines.” Abdelatty said during a joint news conference with Ramtane Lamamra, the UN secretary‑general’s personal envoy for Sudan, that Egypt won’t…
Bulgaria saw thousands gather in central Sofia on Wednesday, braving freezing temperatures to demand fair elections as the country edges toward another national vote. The protest followed earlier rallies sparked by a proposed 2026 budget that many feared would deepen the cost of living strain. Although the government later withdrew the plan, anger has widened into calls for the coalition to step down. Demonstrators accused past authorities of vote buying and result manipulation, and criticised the refusal to introduce machine voting for a possible early election. Many also pointed to the influence of sanctioned businessman and politician Delyan Peevski, whose…
By AP Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986. Crowds gathered and long lines formed in some areas as polling station openings were delayed and voting materials were seen being delivered after the scheduled 7 am opening time. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, faces seven other candidates, including Robert Kyagulanyi, a musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine, who is calling for political change. Billboards of Uganda President and National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni are…
According to initial reports, a construction accident was reported on a major road near Bangkok after a crane collapsed at an elevated expressway construction site on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon province, south-east of the capital. The crane fell onto the roadway, trapping several vehicles beneath heavy steel girders. One death was reported by volunteer rescue groups, though officials have yet to confirm casualties. Rescue teams were still working at the scene. The accident came as authorities ended the search for survivors from Wednesday’s train disaster in Nakhon Ratchasima, where at least 32 people died. Rama 2 Road projects…
By Rédaction Africanews and Agencies As Madagascar continues its political transition after the ouster of the previous government, it is strengthening cooperation with Russia. Moscow is supplying military equipment to the Indian Ocean nation and has sent a delegation to train armed forces in its use, the Malagasy presidency said on Wednesday. The training will cover different types of equipment. Various military units based in the capital Antananarivo will take part. The presidency said it is willing to work with all countries but said historically Madagascar has sourced its military equipment from Russia. The country has been in political transition…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP The Sudanese authorities displayed hundreds of figurines, ornate vases, and scarab-shaped amulets at a ceremony in Port Sudan on Tuesday. They were celebrating the recovery of 570 priceless ancient artefacts that were stolen from the National Museum in the capital, Khartoum. It was looted and badly damaged after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the city in the early days of the ongoing civil war. Now under heavy security, the artefacts were recovered after months of investigation in collaboration with international police agency Interpol, and UNESCO. Officials did not given any details as to how…
By Kwabena Adu Gyamfi Few days to Ugandas presidential polls on 15 January 2026, the usual buzz of campaigning and civic debate is being overshadowed , not only by the internet shutdown which is making waves , but by the suspension of key human rights and civil society organisations that normally monitor the vote. According to the Human Rights Watch, Ugandas National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations on January 12 orderedat least 10 nongovernmental organizations to immediately cease their operations indefinitely. The suspended organizations include human rights, media, and election monitoring organizations. The suspension has sparked concern among opposition leaders, international…
Stablecoins are rapidly gaining traction across Africa, promising faster payments, cheaper remittances, and broader financial inclusion in countries grappling with inflation and currency volatility. Yet beneath the excitement lies a growing concern: most stablecoins are pegged to the US dollar, raising the risk of deepening dollarization and eroding the monetary sovereignty of African nations. By turning smartphones into gateways for “digital dollars,” stablecoins can bypass banks, regulatory capital controls, and central bank oversight. As US regulation strengthens trust in dollar-backed tokens, African economies such as Nigeria and Kenya could become even more dependent on foreign-controlled financial systems. Experts argue that African…