Environment

South Africa Faces Malaria Surge: Gauteng Reports 414 Cases and 11 Deaths Following Extreme Wet Weather
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

South Africa Faces Malaria Surge: Gauteng Reports 414 Cases and 11 Deaths Following Extreme Wet Weather

Health authorities in Gauteng have raised alarm after the province recorded 414 malaria cases and 11 deaths, marking a sharp increase linked to recent heavy rains and flooding.

Illegal Gold Mine Horror in Ghana :Two Killed, One Fighting for Life After Pit Collapse Shocks Africa
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

Illegal Gold Mine Horror in Ghana :Two Killed, One Fighting for Life After Pit Collapse Shocks Africa

A tragic mining disaster has struck Ghana after an illegal mining pit, linked to the country’s growing galamsey crisis, collapsed in Assin North, leaving two people dead and another critically injured.

BREAKING: Africa on Red Alert as Malaria Defies Drugs, Insecticides as Global Fight Faces Dangerous Setback
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 25, 2026

BREAKING: Africa on Red Alert as Malaria Defies Drugs, Insecticides as Global Fight Faces Dangerous Setback

Malaria is emerging as a growing global health threat after new concerns revealed the disease is becoming resistant to both medicines and insecticides, raising fears across Africa and other vulnerable regions.

Uganda Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining as Environmental Crisis Deepens
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Apr 17, 2026

Uganda Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining as Environmental Crisis Deepens

Uganda has intensified efforts to combat illegal sand mining after the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) launched a major enforcement operation in Lwera wetlands, one of the country’s most environmentally sensitive areas.

Global Aid Cuts Spark Looming Hunger Disaster Across Africa
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 10, 2026

Global Aid Cuts Spark Looming Hunger Disaster Across Africa

A deepening humanitarian emergency is unfolding across Africa as drastic cuts in international aid threaten to push millions closer to starvation.

Historic Breakthrough: African Country Launches War Against Continent's Deadliest Disease
Uchechi Okporie

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 09, 2026

Historic Breakthrough: African Country Launches War Against Continent's Deadliest Disease

The initiative introduces the groundbreaking RTS malaria vaccine into the country’s routine immunisation schedule for young children. Health officials say the rollout could significantly reduce the number of severe malaria cases and deaths among children under five, who are the most vulnerable to the disease.

The Effect of Climate in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward
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Admin User

Mar 05, 2026

The Effect of Climate in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Path Forward

Regions like the Sahel have experienced expanding desert conditions, reducing arable land and forcing many communities to migrate in search of better living conditions.