Standard Health

HEALTH

Africa

Mudavadi hails Austria labour deal for opening jobs to skilled Kenyans

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has praised the growing labour and migration partnership between Kenya and Austria.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-07-15 22:24:37

Mudavadi hails Austria labour deal for opening jobs to skilled Kenyans

Abahambe: Inside South Africa's manufactured season of scapegoats

By Clifford Derrick 2026-07-14 16:27:52

Saudi-backed programme trains thousands of Somali troops

Saudi Arabia is backing a programme to train 5,107 Somali soldiers at two camps in Gorisil in Somalia's Galgaduud region, according to Somali media outlet Caasimada.

By David Njaaga 2026-07-12 19:20:00

Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army

Nigerian security forces suffered "casualties" during rescue of over 40 kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers, army says.

By AFP 2026-07-11 15:53:05

Nigerian forces suffered casualties in kidnap rescue: army

Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict

Reports that Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border have sparked discussion about Ankara's role in the Sudan conflict.

By David Njaaga 2026-07-11 13:58:00

Turkish cargo flights near Sudan border draw attention amid conflict

Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

"We came back with nothing," said Assani, among some 15 people who have returned to the village in Salima district, 120 kilometres (75 miles) east of the capital Lilongwe.

By AFP 2026-07-10 11:45:18

Migrants pick up pieces back home after fleeing South Africa

Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh133 billion plan

Kenya is stepping up efforts to ensure every household and institution has access to clean cooking solutions.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-07-09 22:59:43

Kenya pushes for universal clean cooking with Sh133 billion plan

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

"We need to surge our response, and surging our response means financial resources, human resources," Wessam said. "We are urging all partners and donors to fast-track the disbursement of resources."

By AFP 2026-07-09 21:55:04

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

UN urges immediate end to fighting in eastern DR Congo

The United Nations called Thursday for an immediate end to fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the armed forces and the M23 militia.

By AFP 2026-07-09 16:16:34

UN urges immediate end to fighting in eastern DR Congo

Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposal

A leaked document claims Sudan's military leaders are considering a five-year military-led transition before elections, keeping the armed forces at the centre of government after the war.

By David Njaaga 2026-07-09 13:49:00

Irish website reports alleged Sudan transition proposal

FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed

IShowSpeed has over 57 million subscribers on YouTube, with tens of millions more on other video platforms.

By AFP 2026-07-08 18:19:36

FIFA probes racist abuse targeting US streamer IShowSpeed

Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries

Kenya and Tanzania both deployed a massive police presence on Tuesday to prevent protests as the East African nations increasingly take a zero-tolerance approach to demonstrations.

By AFP 2026-07-07 14:58:23

Kenya, Tanzania shut down protest anniversaries

Ugandan farmers launch UK legal case against oil pipeline

Climate scientists and environmentalist groups have described the project as a "carbon bomb" that would unleash 379 million tonnes of climate-heating pollution over its 20-year lifetime.

By AFP 2026-07-07 09:27:40