Yaoundé — “Evangelization today must be renewed in the sense that the rapid development of society brings with it new challenges similar to those experienced by some Churches in ancient times. It is therefore necessary to carry out, with often very limited means, a determined pastoral work that responds to this new type of problem,” […]
Africa’s economic success and sustainability are intrinsically linked to accountable governance, Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, has said. He spoke at the opening of the 2024 African Economic Conference in Gaborone, Botswana. “Peace and stability in Africa must be anchored on accountable and responsive governance,” the president said, adding, “This is a fundamental human right for
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Ignore Facebook post advertising herbal capsules for haemorrhoids IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that a remedy known as “Pile Formula 1” can cure haemorrhoids. However, experts say that haemorrhoids can only be cured by surgery or a process called sclerotherapy. Herbal capsules called “Penodem”, or “Pile Formula 1”, are a remedy for haemorrhoids, according
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President Museveni has said begging has never made anyone rich, noting that if this had been the case, Africa would have been the wealthiest in the world. “Can prosperity be achieved by begging from other countries? If that was the case, then all the African countries would be very prosperous because they have excelled in
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In August 2024, Ndugulile was elected as the next regional director for the WHO African region The World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Regional Director-elect, Faustine Ndugulile, is dead. Mr Ndugulile, a Tanzanian politician and renowned public health expert, died in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 55 In August 2024, he was
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Attacks using improvised explosive devices are among the deadliest. They require flexible responses that match terror groups’ changing tactics. Insurgents are increasingly using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Benin to hamper the mobility and responsiveness of the country’s defence and security forces. IEDs are also being used in neighbouring Togo. Terror attacks have spiked in
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Washington — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term as president of the United States, questions arise about what this means for U.S.-Africa relations. In this interview with VOA English to Africa’s Paul Ndiho, Tibor Nagy, the former Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, shares insights into the administration’s past approach. Nagy
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the Chinese government to increase aid flows to Africa, particularly Nigeria, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and foster development. Akpabio made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday while hosting a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s
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With 2024 the deadliest year for aid workers on record, the Security Council must clearly condemn attacks against them and ensure accountability for perpetrators, a senior official with the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday. Lisa Doughten was addressing Ambassadors at a Council briefing on preventing and responding to attacks against humanitarian and
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Dodoma — Former Member of Parliament for Kigamboni and Regional Director-elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, passed away early this morning while undergoing treatment in India. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, confirmed the news in a statement shared on the Parliament’s social media platforms. “I am deeply saddened by the
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