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Fighting in South Sudan Leaves Civilians Dead, Children Displaced and Hospitals Overwhelmed

Renewed clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians, orphaned children and forced hundreds of thousands to flee, deepening a humanitarian crisis in the country’s restive Jonglei State, aid agencies and…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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Kenya to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection Amid Shifting US Aid

Kenya will begin deploying a new long acting HIV-prevention injection in March, marking a major step in the country’s fight against the virus as African governments adjust to changing US…

Africa News Now February 18, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Malawi Launches Polio Vaccination Drive After Virus Detected in Blantyre Sewage

Malawi has launched an emergency polio vaccination campaign in Blantyre after health authorities detected circulating vaccine derived poliovirus in sewage samples, raising concerns about possible community transmission. The campaign targets…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Deadly Kala-Azar Outbreak Surges in Kenya Amid Climate Crisis and Limited Care

Kenya is facing a severe outbreak of kala-azar, or visceral leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease with a 95% fatality rate if untreated. Cases more than doubled from 1,575 in 2024…

Africa News Now February 10, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Breast Cancer Survivor Knits Affordable Prostheses to Restore Dignity

At a small tailoring shop on the outskirts of Nairobi, breast cancer survivors are finding comfort, confidence and community through handmade knitted breast prostheses. The initiative is led by Mary…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

South Africa Launches First Locally Made Vaccine in Fight Against Major Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

South Africa is battling its worst foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in decades, but authorities say a newly produced local vaccine could be a turning point for the livestock industry. The…

Africa News Now February 9, 2026

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Sierra Leone Declares End of Mpox Epidemic After Two Years

Sierra Leone has officially declared the Mpox epidemic over, ending a two-year health crisis that recorded more than 5,000 confirmed cases and 60 deaths across the country. The original emergency…

Africa News Now December 16, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Kenyan Court Suspends $2.5 Billion US Health Pact Over Data Concerns

A Kenyan court has temporarily halted the $2.5 billion health cooperation agreement between Kenya and the United States, citing concerns over the transfer of sensitive health and personal data. The…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

ANN Northern Africa

UN Urges Large-Scale Government-Led Initiatives to Tackle Egypt’s Development Challenges

Elena Panova, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt, has called for large-scale, government-led initiatives to address the country’s growing development challenges, saying the era of small, project-based approaches is over.…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Crisis in Eastern Congo Leaves Pregnant Women Struggling for Care

In eastern Congo, pregnant women face mounting dangers as conflict and the suspension of free maternity care leave many without access to safe deliveries. Irene Nabudeba, expecting her next child…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

ANN Eastern Africa

Uganda Secures $2.3bn Health Partnership with U.S. to Boost Disease Response

Uganda and the United States have signed a landmark $2.3 billion health cooperation agreement, strengthening one of Africa’s longest-running health partnerships. The announcement was made in Kampala on Wednesday. The…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025