By Agencies The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have agreed to begin implementing key security measures in October as part of a peace deal brokered with support from U.S. President Donald Trump. The accord, signed earlier this year, aims to ease years of deadly conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and other armed groups have destabilized the region. Under the plan, joint monitoring mechanisms will be established along the border, while both countries commit to halting support for proxy militias. The initiative also includes humanitarian access for displaced civilians and the deployment of neutral observers. The agreement…
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By Devin Watkins “We reiterate our solidarity with the bishops and faithful of Africa, as they offer the world a profound witness of respect for human life and dignity amidst ongoing conflicts.” Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), expressed that sentiment on behalf of the US Bishops. In a statement released on Wednesday, Bishop Zaidan noted the millions of people on the African continent who have been displaced from their homes and communities. He said they have fled due to conflict, religious and ethnic persecution,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP A massive cholera vaccination campaign kicked off in Darfur on 21 September 2025, targeting 1.86 million people across six localities. This urgent response comes as cholera spreads rapidly, over 12,000 cases and 358 deaths reported in Darfur alone since May. With the conflict crippling health services and safe water access, WHO, UNICEF, and Sudan’s Ministry of Health, backed by Gavi and ICG partners, mobilized vaccines through challenging cross-border operations. The campaign launched in Nyala and Ad Daein, with plans to expand to Tawila before month’s end. WHO teams are on the ground, training vaccinators, transporting…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said that his country plans to build a local insulin production facility in Nigeria. The Ambassador made this known on Wednesday at a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Yu said, this would transform blood glucose levels management, prevent diabetes-related complications, and end the country’s reliance on imported insulin. “Chinese companies are in talks with Nigeria to build Africa’s first local insulin production facility, potentially ending Nigeria’s reliance on imported insulin and positioning Nigeria as a hub for African medical…
By Africanews A new report launched at the United Nations General Assembly in New York has revealed that Kenya’s youth are leveraging artificial intelligence platforms to significantly improve their career prospects. The 2025 Country-Level Employability Report for Kenya, developed by Zindi in collaboration with Dalberg Data Insights, the International Centre for AI Research and Ethics, and the Presidency of Kenya, examines the impact of AI-driven challenges on the job market. The findings highlight that nearly one in five Kenyan users on Zindi—the continent’s largest platform for data science and AI challenges—secured a career change after joining. The study tracked more…
The US Government has expressed its continued commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators, and change-makers who are willing to study in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, stated this at the 2025 Education U.S. Nigeria Fair, with the theme “Empowering Futures, Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation,” on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the event is a series of educational fairs held yearly in various countries to connect prospective students with U.S. higher education institutions. The fairs provide opportunity for students, parents, and counsellors to meet with representatives from various U.S.…
Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has said that the giant pot used during her historic Guinness feat will not be auctioned or sold. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday hosted at the Gino Nigeria office in Lagos, Hilda said the pot had become more than just cookware, describing it as a national and global symbol. “Oh, you may not have heard of it. Oh, trust me, so many people have asked about that pot. Some people want to buy it, they said we should auction it,” she told reporters. Hilda explained that the…
Nigeria and Angola have signed two landmark agreements to strengthen cooperation on combating illicit drug production and trafficking and to boost cultural exchange. The accords were reached in Luanda during the 5th Session of the Nigeria–Angola Bilateral Economic Joint Commission, marking the revival of the forum after 24 years. Leading the Nigerian delegation, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, recalled the historic bonds between both countries since Angola’s independence in 1975 and said the new pacts would deepen political, economic, and cultural ties. She commended the commitment of both delegations, which reviewed 28 draft Memoranda of…
The World Health Organization has said that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus. The latest figures show the casualty rate has nearly doubled since last week — from 16 — and that the disease is spreading rapidly as more than 900 contacts have been identified so far, according to the WHO. Vaccinations began in the affected region on Sunday. “More than 500 health care workers and contacts have received their vaccination, offering them crucial protection,” said Dr. Patrick Otim from WHO Africa’s…
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on her election as Vice-President of Airports Council International (ACI) Africa. The President’s message was conveyed in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. ACI is the global trade body representing airports worldwide. It sets international standards, policies, and best practices for airport management and operations. Kuku’s election was ratified at the 34th ACI Africa General Assembly, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from Sept. 13 to Sept. 19. President Tinubu…