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The new Global Media Index for Africa is tracking how 20 of the world’s most influential global media organisations cover the continent.

There’s improvement, but biased reportage on Africa continues

Monday, September 16, 2024
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya launches clinical guidelines on management of mental disorders

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
DR Congo is set to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines. Courtesy
Health

First batch of mpox vaccines sent to DR Congo

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Prison Centrale de Makala in DR Congo.
Africa

What do deaths in Makala prison reveal about DR Congo’s justice system?

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Officials had initially said two inmates were killed during a “premeditated sabotage” to escape from the Makala central prison in the capital Kinshasa.
Africa

DR Congo: 129 inmates killed in Makala prison break

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
DR Congo reported 35 new Mpox-related deaths.
Health

Congo reports 35 new Mpox deaths

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Gakenke residents during the ceremony on Tuesday, August 27. PHOTO BY FRANK NTARINDWA
Rwanda

Why Gakenke district leads in civil registration

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Minister of Local Governments Jean Claude Musabyimana addresses residents in Gakenke District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Citizens urged on timely registration of death, birth events

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa (CDC) has cautioned countries to be more vigilant on Mpox spread.
Health

Africa CDC warns countries to be vigilant as mpox spreads to 13 countries

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
Health

Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024