African trade ministers will meet today to discuss their collective response to the new import tariffs imposed by the United States under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The directive, which took effect on April 9, introduces sweeping tariffs on countries worldwide. Some African nations, such as Lesotho, could face import duties of […]
African trade ministers will meet on April 14 to discuss their collective response to the new import tariffs imposed by the United States under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The directive, which takes effect on April 9, introduces sweeping tariffs on countries worldwide. Some African nations, such as Lesotho, could face import […]
Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. The arrests were made as part of Operation Red Card (November 2024 – February 2025) which aims to disrupt and dismantle cross-border criminal networks which cause significant harm to individuals and businesses. […]
One in every six blind people worldwide resides in Africa, a region grappling with significant eye health challenges, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Despite some progress in integrating eye health into primary healthcare services across African countries, a severe shortage of financial and human resources continues to undermine efforts to address visual impairment […]
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that hearing loss is costing Africa a staggering US$ 27 billion annually, and this figure is expected to rise without urgent intervention. The “Status Report on Ear and Hearing Care in the WHO African Region,” launched today during the African Summit on Hearing Impairment […]
