Standard Health

HEALTH

Africa

Kenya, UNODC agree on strategy to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

Kenya and UNODC through its Executive Director Monica Juma have agreed to establish a multi-agency team to develop a national strategy

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-22 14:10:08

Kenya, UNODC agree on strategy to tackle cybercrime, drug trafficking

A year after military power grab, Madagascar awaits change

By AFP 2026-09-22 09:26:12

Spare Mecca: Kenya Muslims urge warring Middle East groups

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has condemned reports of missile and drone attacks targeting Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

By David Njaaga 2026-09-21 22:22:10

Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit

Kenya is preparing to use the global stage of the United Nations to advance national and continental priorities.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-20 12:50:27

Kenya takes its agenda to the UN Unga summit

World observe Cleanup Day 2026

Kenya joins the world in marking World Cleanup Day by turning attention to one of the most visible consequences of modern consumption waste.

By Mike Kihaki 2026-09-20 10:49:24

At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central Ethiopia

"Between 14 and 17 people were killed, and more than 10 were abducted," she told AFP.

By AFP 2026-09-19 12:16:49

At least 14 killed, 10 abducted in central Ethiopia

Amnesty accuses E.Guinea of abusing US deportees

But Amnesty said they were beaten and violently removed from the hotel last Friday, before being put into an overcrowded cell at a paramilitary police base.

By AFP 2026-09-19 12:13:52

Amnesty accuses E.Guinea of abusing US deportees

Death toll passes 100 soldiers in Mali attack last week: sources

"The soldiers lacked air support, and many of them were on their first field deployment", the source added, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitive situation.

By AFP 2026-09-19 12:05:15

Death toll passes 100 soldiers in Mali attack last week: sources

Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands cessation of hostilities

Kenya condemns escalating missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands immediate cessation of hostilities and implementation of UN Security Council resolutions on Yemen and the Houthis.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-09-18 14:58:38

Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, demands cessation of hostilities

Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art

"I apply henna for brides as it is an integral part of the bride's joy. For me, it is both a passion and a source of livelihood."

By AFP 2026-09-18 11:28:29

Sudanese women hold fast to threatened henna body art

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria

Niger state -- which is more than twice the size of Belgium -- is rich in minerals and attracts thousands of artisanal miners, most of them lured by the hope of striking gold.

By AFP 2026-09-18 11:24:56

Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria

DR Congo opposition says one dead in rally clashes

Demonstrations against the proposed change took place across the country, with the rally in the capital Kinshasa swiftly descending into chaos.

By AFP 2026-09-18 11:22:22

DR Congo opposition says one dead in rally clashes

South Africa intensifies hunt after eight women found dead

South African police are racing to crack the killings of at least eight women whose bodies have been found east of Johannesburg in two months, the latest on Tuesday.

By AFP 2026-09-17 11:57:44