UN to assess  whether Africa’s mpox outbreak is a global emergency.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization’s head announced plans to assemble an expert panel to evaluate whether the escalating spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be classified as a global emergency. During a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that, due to the rising number of mpox cases outside…

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Israel Grants Citizenship to Ugandan Jew in Landmark Decision.

Jerusalem – In a historic move, Israel has granted citizenship to Yosef Kibita, a member of the Abayudaya Jewish community in Uganda, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s immigration history. The decision, which comes after a protracted legal battle spanning seven years and four conversions, underscores Israel’s commitment to the Jewish diaspora worldwide. Kibita,…

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Former African football leader Hayatou passed away at  77.

Issa Hayatou, the former long-time president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has passed away at 77. The Cameroonian led CAF for 29 years, from 1988 to 2017, and also held significant roles within FIFA. Hayatou was a member of FIFA’s executive committee, now the FIFA Council, from 1990 to 2017 and served as…

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Trump and Harris are set to debate in September.

ABC News has announced that it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on September 10. The network announced the debate on X, previously known as Twitter, following Trump’s statement on Thursday that he was willing to engage in multiple debates with his Democratic opponent before the November election. “We think…

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Audit report exposes holes in how political parties spend public funds

Several political parties failed to account for Shs 842.1 million advanced to them by the Uganda Electoral Commission, according to the auditor general’s report on the financial statements of the Electoral Commission for the year ended June 2023. The report indicates that at least six political parties did not maintain adequate financial records, as stipulated…

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Tunisian opposition figure Moussi sentenced to prison ahead of October election

A potential presidential candidate in Tunisia has been sentenced to two years in prison, marking another setback to the country’s fledgling opposition challenging President Kais Saied as he seeks a new term. Abir Moussi, a 49-year-old lawyer and the head of the right-wing Free Destourian Party, was arrested in October after criticizing the electoral process…

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South Africa to implement National Health Insurance Bill despite resistance

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to move ahead with the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill, despite strong opposition from within and outside the government. He signed the controversial Bill into law just before his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in the May elections. The NHI aims to provide…

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