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Neglected Mpox outbreak in Africa could become next global pandemic

Nairobi, Aug. 20 -- Thempox outbreakin Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be "someone else's problem", and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly ... Read More


Ethiopia bans diplomatic missions from importing fossil fuel cars

Nairobi, Aug. 20 -- The Ethiopian government has banned all diplomatic missions and international organisations from importing petrol and diesel vehicles. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Fo... Read More


Olympics had free lessons for African leaders

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was a feast for the eyes, ears and intellect. It featured many forms of human creativity; visual arts, dance, performance and song. The ... Read More


South Africa's dilemma on squatting vs living in shanties

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- South Africa, like most African countries, has struggled with decades of challenging governance, leaving scars on its social fabric. One such indelible mark has been in the way hou... Read More


Kiteezi tragedy: If only Kampala bosses had paid heed to advice...

Nairobi, Aug. 19 -- Christians believe that God so loved the world that He gave his only Son that whoever believeth in him shall not perish... That was over 2,000 years ago. But the Almighty seems to ... Read More


Tax application stays are distorting intra-EAC trade, Nduva cautions

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- The East African Community Secretariat has cautioned the private sector in partner states against frequent requests for stay of application of tax on products that are readily avai... Read More


Who is this raining on Samia's parade? We can only but guess

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- It is becoming clearer and clearer that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has serious issues with the parades she organises, by raining on them constantly. When a commander sets out t... Read More


South Sudan says compulsory cargo tagging to stay

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- South Sudan says exporters of cargo into, or out of its territory must tag it with special seals it will provide, overriding a court challenge mounted by traders to oppose the move... Read More


African agriculture stuck on false promises of access to cheap credit

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- Despite frequent promises to develop agriculture and promote farmers' interests in Africa, the share of credit going to the sector remains small, mostly owing to factors outside of... Read More


Tanzania President Samia pushes for diligence, common sense in new hires

Nairobi, Aug. 18 -- Performance and integrity top President Samia Suluhu Hassan's priorities in government, she said on Thursday while swearing in newly appointed ministers. In her three-minute addre... Read More