Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp

Cisse's Vision for Libyan FootballCisse, despite being one of Africa's best-paid international coaches, emphasizes his commitment to building a successful football foundation in Libya, similar to his decade-long impact in Senegal, which led to the nation's first continental title. He acknowledges Libya's raw talent but identifies a lack of experience and game management as key areas for improvement, stressing the need for commitment, discipline, and fighting spirit to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations...

The head of Liberia's doctors' association, Dr. Peter Matthew George, has been banned from practicing medicine due to the Liberia Medical and Dental Council's (LMDC) finding that he could not provide proof of his medical degree from the UK's University of Hertfordshire, which the university denies ever awarding him any degree. Dr. George claims his initial medical degree is from the University of Central Nicaragua and alleges bias against him following his advocacy for doctors'...

SummaryFootball has been the leading sport in West Africa, but Benin is striving to elevate road cycling as the region's second sport through its young population and cycling programs. The Benin Cycling Federation, led by president Romauld Hazoume, emphasizes the potential of African cyclists, citing successes like Biniam Girmay and advocating for improved local competition and media exposure. The annual Tour du Benin, along with equal prize money and resources for men and women, showcases...

On 1 May, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest public funder of biomedical research worldwide, announced a new policy that prohibits all foreign sub-awards. This decision is expected to impact South African clinical studies significantly, as billions of rands in research grants are unlikely to be renewed over the coming year. Reports from GroundUp and Spotlight highlight the potential consequences of this policy change for ongoing and future biomedical research in South...

In Matatiele, South Africa, protesters are demanding justice after Thandekile Mtshizana revealed that her 7-year-old daughter, known as Cwecwe, was allegedly raped at Bergview College. The case has sparked widespread outrage, highlighting the culture of sexual violence in the country, where an average of 118 rapes are reported daily and many cases remain unsolved. Mtshizana's call for systemic change includes a petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare sexual violence a national disaster, aiming for...

The ANC's newly-formed provincial task team (PTT) has achieved two by-election victories out of five possible contests. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula asserts that these wins, along with previous results, indicate there is no sign of a "one-way erosion" of support for the party in KwaZulu-Natal. This statement reflects confidence in the party's standing in the region despite ongoing political challenges. Full Article