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It is a double whammy for the African continent. While the continent is battered by Mpox outbreaks, a report published by the World Health Organisation shows that number of death caused by Cholera are on the rise in Africa. The W.H.O. Data shows, over 4000 people died from the disease last year, a 71 per cent increase compared to 2022. The number of reported cases also increased by 13 per cent.

Geographic distribution of Cholera case up by 125% in Africa

It has been quite a tragic week for Kenya, last Thursday in a fire that began at midnight, 21 boys of the hillside Endarasha primary, were burnt alive as they slept. Thirteen more contracted debilitating and life-altering burns. Since then, mysterious fires have continued engulfing schools and dorms nationwide. But what is causing these institutions to go up in flames?

Mysterious school fires engulf Kenya

The results of Algeria's presidential elections are out. The country has overwhelmingly voted for and re-elected incumbent leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune, after voting concluded over the weekend. As per algeria's electoral authority, anie... Preliminary results reveal that Tebboune secured 95% of the vote in Saturday's elections, in a clear mandate. His political rivals received 3%, and 2% of the vote share respectively.

Algeria reelects Abdelmadjid Tebboune | President Tebboune secures second term

One year after the storm Daniel devastated Derna and surrounding cities in Libya, resulting. In over 5,000 deaths and displacing thousands, the city is slowly beginning to recover. Local efforts, bolstered by international aid, are helping Derna rebuild after the catastrophic storm.

Libya: 1 year of deadly floods in Derna | 5,000 dead, 8,000 still missing in Derna

Mozambique has approved Africa's largest mangrove restoration. The project aims to plant 200 million trees in a span of over 60 years. The trees will restore mozambique's degraded coastline and create around 5,000 forestry jobs.

Mozambique to restore mangroves | 200 MN trees to be planted in 60 years

Morocco is embracing ecotourism by offering visitors more sustainable experiences. In the Agafay region, 35 kilometers from Marrakech, ecotourism projects that blend Discovery, support for local communities, and a reduced carbon footprint are on the rise.

Morocco's ecotourism push | Morocco embraces sustainable tourism

Nigeria’s megapolis Lagos is now looking at waterways as a “potential jewel in the crown,” of its plan to ease road congestion woes that add hours to commutes for millions. For those already using that option, offered currently by an informal. A network of boat operators, it’s a game-changer. Now a new plan to massively expand waterway transport and triple-boat passenger. Numbers is underway, with the aim of boosting “water transportation from about 2 percent to almost about 10 percent. Louisa Olaniyi reports from Lagos.

Nigerian capital to boost water transit | 'Omi Eko project' to tackle traffic woes

In South Africa health officials are worried that despite free HIV medication available to prevent mother-to-child transmission, babies are still being born with HIV. This is happening in one of the richest and most developed areas of the Africa continent.

South African healthcare battles HIV | HIV rife in South African newborn

Beijing is hosting leaders from across Africa, at the 2024 edition of the China–Africa cooperation forum. Leaders from all over the continent have been invited to the Chinese capital, to see what reinvigorated Chinese lenders have in store for their nations. Ahead of the forum, new data from a Boston-based think tank has revealed that Chinese lending, after four years of a pandemic slump, is finally on the up again but China is also shifting gears in the way it's choosing to spend it's money. Watch in for more details!

Chinese investors re-hedge bets in Africa | World of Africa

A private sector-led initiative in South Africa, the India-South Africa Chamber of commerce, is looking to promote the country's businesses in the Indian market. It will work as a platform to facilitate private-sector involvement in both countries.

India-South Africa mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

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Sudanese Civil War crosses 500-day-mark | World of Africa

Otaku culture has taken a grip on Zimbabwe. The capital city Harare is celebrating the second edition of the Otakukon anime convention. With young Zimbabweans 'cos-playing' or dressing up as manga and anime characters. Most of them made stitched together with their own hands, imbued with their passion for the culture that in recent years has taken all corners of the world by storm.

Zimbabwe's Otakukon Festival: Young Zimbabweans bring Japanese pop icons to life | World of Africa

One of the true success stories in international cricket is Namibia. When Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe co-host the 2027 men's cricket World Cup, history will be made. The nation defeated the Netherlands and Ireland to go to the super-12 stage of the T20 World Cup in 2021. They qualified for the T20 World Cups in 2022 and 2024 as a result. To move Namibia up the cricket ladder, a lot more work needs to be done. A little club in Walvis Bay received a boost in the form of a pavilion and equipment before the World Cup.

The rise of cricket in Namibia: Namibia to co-host 2027 men's ODI World Cup

Tripoli's vibrant summer festival welcomed a culinary competition with traditional and unique dishes from Italy, Morocco, Turkey, and Palestine. The festival also allowed visitors to discover the country's cultural richness of the culinary arts.

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Weyba Tis is a sauna-like traditional Ethiopian beauty therapy. Lighting local wood and wild plants in a hole in the ground is the way. The consumer is then wrapped in blankets and set in a chair over the smoking pit. This therapy is gaining big-city popularity in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia: 'Weyba Tis' gains popularity in Addis Ababa

A 22-year-old Sudanese woman, who fled to Libya as a refugee from the war in her country, has defied the pre-conceptions and customs of a conservative society, with the unfailing support and encouragement of her brother and the garage owner. She is a thriving mechanic who now narrates her story of perserverance.

Sudanese woman refugee works as a mechanic in Libya

Tunisian authorities have prosecuted, convicted, or imprisoned at least eight prospective candidates for the October 6, 2024, presidential election. The electoral commission has approved only three candidates, including incumbent president Kais Saied. Observers have urged Tunisian authorities to urgently end politically motivated prosecutions and allow for free and fair elections.

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A court in Uganda has convicted Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the lord's resistance army (lra), of dozens of crimes against humanity in a landmark casethat has sparked debates about the criminal culpability of former child soldiers. Kwoyelo's conviction makes him the first and only high-profile lra soldier to be tried for war crimes by a court in the east African country. His former commanders including Joseph Kony, however, remain at large.

Ugandan court convicts Thomas Kwoyelo, former aide Joseph Kony

As cases of Mpox increase on the continent, the Africa CDC has vowed to supply 10 million doses by 2025, while the countries affected increase their vigilance around the disease by focusing on surveillance, prevention, and community engagement. And as the rest of the world fights to avert an avalanche of cases spreading, other countries including Sudan are battling another outbreak - that of cholera. The situation has become dire in the northeast African nation, where the population is suffering from the fallout of catastrophic floods and a 16-month conflict.

Mpox and cholera ravage Africa concurrently

Kenya topped the African medal count with 11 medals, which includes 4 gold. Algeria is in second place with 2 gold medals, and South Africa is third with 1 gold medal. Ethiopia completes the top four, also having 1 gold medal but with fewer silver medals. This year, the twelve African countries qualified for the competition performed even better, finishing just one medal ahead: the African continent won a total of 38 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight some of the competitors who left the African stamp in Paris.

Africans who made an impact at the Olympics

Mia Le Roux became the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition that saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. 23-year-old law student Chidimma Adet-Shina pulled out of the competition following allegations that her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman. Report by Kalden Ongmu.

First deaf crowned as Miss South Africa 2024

A mass circumcision was marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting the ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys, known as Imbalu, which began on august 3rd in a remote corner of Uganda and will continue until the end of 2024

Uganda: Dispute over ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys

In a report recently released, the Africa centres for disease control and prevention (Africa CDC) said Mpox cases have risen by 160 per cent on the continent in 2024 compared with the 2023 record. As of 28 July, a total of 14,250 cases and 456 deaths with a case fatality rate of 3.2 per cent have been recorded in 10 African nations, including Nigeria. While Nigeria recorded 24 cases with no deaths, the DRC topped with 13,791 cases and 450 deaths.

African Union declares Mpox a public health emergency | WION World of Africa

Slap fighting is gaining traction in South Africa - even though the health risks of the sports are not difficult to imagine.

Slap fighters pack a 'palm-full' as sport gains momentum | WION World of Africa

As Kenya grapples with increasing cost of living and controversial government policies, generation Z, has harnessed the power of social media to fuel a wave of protests and political activism against Kenyan President William Ruto's two-year-old administration, despite the President trying to cool the tempers down, the agitation by the youth is still ongoing.

Kenya Protests: William Ruto's new cabinet, but youth still not satisfied

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Geographic distribution of Cholera case up by 125% in Africa

Mysterious school fires engulf Kenya

Algeria reelects Abdelmadjid Tebboune | President Tebboune secures second term

Libya: 1 year of deadly floods in Derna | 5,000 dead, 8,000 still missing in Derna

Mozambique to restore mangroves | 200 MN trees to be planted in 60 years

Morocco's ecotourism push | Morocco embraces sustainable tourism

Nigerian capital to boost water transit | 'Omi Eko project' to tackle traffic woes

South African healthcare battles HIV | HIV rife in South African newborn

Chinese investors re-hedge bets in Africa | World of Africa

India-South Africa mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

India-South Africa mark 30 years of diplomatic ties

Sudanese Civil War crosses 500-day-mark | World of Africa

Zimbabwe's Otakukon Festival: Young Zimbabweans bring Japanese pop icons to life | World of Africa

The rise of cricket in Namibia: Namibia to co-host 2027 men's ODI World Cup

'Summer festival' in Libya: World food festival in Tripoli's old town

Ethiopia: 'Weyba Tis' gains popularity in Addis Ababa

Sudanese woman refugee works as a mechanic in Libya

Tunisia: Critics question credibility of upcoming elections

Ugandan court convicts Thomas Kwoyelo, former aide Joseph Kony

Mpox and cholera ravage Africa concurrently

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Uganda: Dispute over ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys

African Union declares Mpox a public health emergency | WION World of Africa

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