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Pastoralists Urge Action on Brain Disease Killing Goats

 For the Maasai and other pastoralist communities in northern Tanzania, livestock are more than economic assets—they represent history, culture, and survival. But now, a deadly and little-known disease is threatening their way of life. Known locally as Ormilo—meaning “dizziness” in the Maasai
July 4, 2025

Kenyan Protest Victim Boniface Kariuki Declared Brain Dead

Boniface Kariuki, a 29-year-old face mask vendor in Nairobi, has been declared brain dead after being shot in the head by police during anti-government protests on June 17, 2024. The shooting occurred amid widespread demonstrations against Kenya’s controversial Finance Bill 2024, which
June 30, 2025

Eleven Killed in Sudan Desert Gold Mine Collapse

A devastating mine collapse in northeastern Sudan has left eleven gold miners dead and seven others injured, in yet another tragic incident highlighting the dangerous conditions facing artisanal miners in the country. The collapse occurred at the Kirsh al-Fil site, deep in
June 30, 2025

Lenacapavir: A New Biannual Injection Offering Hope in HIV Prevention

Lenacapavir is the latest development in HIV prevention—a biannual injection designed to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. Initially developed to address drug resistance in patients living with HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir has shown remarkable effectiveness in recent clinical trials, with prevention rates
June 25, 2025

East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments

The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing
June 19, 2025

African Child Day 2025 Demands Stronger Action

As the continent commemorated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, 2025, governments were urged to reflect on the progress and shortfalls since the adoption of child-focused budgeting and policies in 2010. This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for
June 16, 2025
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