Africa's new health boss promises healthcare access for allAfrica's new health boss promises healthcare access for all

Mohamed Yakub Janabi takes over the role from his fellow Tanzanian Faustine Ndugulile who died in November 2024 in India while undergoing treatment.Mohamed Yakub Janabi takes over the role from his fellow Tanzanian Faustine Ndugulile who died in November 2024 in India while undergoing treatment.

African Union hails appointment of civilian prime minister in SudanAfrican Union hails appointment of civilian prime minister in Sudan

Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed hope that it will contribute meaningfully to ongoing efforts to restore constitutional order and democratic governance in Sudan.Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed hope that it will contribute meaningfully to ongoing efforts to restore constitutional order and democratic governance in Sudan.

South Africa's Ramaphosa arrives in US for talks with TrumpSouth Africa's Ramaphosa arrives in US for talks with Trump

Diplomatic ties between Pretoria and Washington have plummeted since President Donald Trump took office in January.Diplomatic ties between Pretoria and Washington have plummeted since President Donald Trump took office in January.

Berlin Conference: How colonial cartography created Africa’s turmoilBerlin Conference: How colonial cartography created Africa’s turmoil

The Berlin Conference of 1884–85 redrew Africa’s map without its people’s consent, setting the stage for deep ethnic divisions, fragile states, and conflicts that persist to this day.The Berlin Conference of 1884–85 redrew Africa’s map without its people’s consent, setting the stage for deep ethnic divisions, fragile states, and conflicts that persist to this day.

Africa’s first security summit opens with calls for regional leadershipAfrica’s first security summit opens with calls for regional leadership

Rwandan President Kagame told African leaders at the security conference that outsourcing security has failed and local solutions must now take priority.Rwandan President Kagame told African leaders at the security conference that outsourcing security has failed and local solutions must now take priority.

Why Lumumba’s 1960 call to freedom was a speech like no otherWhy Lumumba’s 1960 call to freedom was a speech like no other

Patrice Lumumba’s legacy of the Democratic Republic of Congo's sovereignty is defined by his historic speech at the nation’s independence ceremony, one that shattered colonial illusions while igniting both hope and turmoil.Patrice Lumumba’s legacy of the Democratic Republic of Congo's sovereignty is defined by his historic speech at the nation’s independence ceremony, one that shattered colonial illusions while igniting both hope and turmoil.

How solidarity is bridging Africa’s refugee funding gapsHow solidarity is bridging Africa’s refugee funding gaps

‘No food, no water, just death’: Sudan’s tears become Chad’s burden‘No food, no water, just death’: Sudan’s tears become Chad’s burden

Opinion

War doesn't end when the guns go silent

War does not just break homes; it breaks minds and spirits. What we don’t realise is that if our mental health is unstable, our physical health suffers too.War does not just break homes; it breaks minds and spirits. What we don’t realise is that if our mental health is unstable, our physical health suffers too.