Kenya is preparing to export hundreds of thousands of live sheep to Algeria ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival, following high-level discussions between officials from the two countries aimed at strengthening livestock trade and agricultural cooperation. The development follows talks between Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and Farid Ouahid Dahmane, as both governments explore ways to accelerate livestock exports and deepen bilateral agricultural ties. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Algeria is implementing a government-backed livestock import programme that could require up to one million sheep to meet the surge in demand associated with the Muslim…
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Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have renewed calls for expanded access to new HIV prevention tools and increased domestic investment, warning that the continent still bore largest share of the global HIV burden. Africa CDC said the continent continued to account for nearly 70 per cent of new HIV infections globally, underscoring the need for stronger prevention strategies and sustainable financing. Dr Landry Tsague, Director of the Centre for Public Health, Africa CDC, disclosed this during the weekly high-level regional news conference on Thursday. Tsague said the continent was entering what he described as an “unprecedented era in the HIV…
Canal+, the new owner of Multichoice Group, is set to discontinue Showmax, the video streaming platform, as part of a broader cost-cutting drive. According to reports, the decision comes after a review of the company’s streaming operations, with Canal+ seeking to reduce expenses and streamline its business. MultiChoice and Canal+ confirmed the planned shutdown of the streaming service. While the companies did not provide a specific timeline, the service is expected to be discontinued soon as legal and operational issues are resolved. According to the company, the decision was made by the Showmax board and reflects the continued focus of MultiChoice on financial discipline and investment…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that climate change is increasingly driving the spread of infectious diseases across the continent. The agency urged governments to strengthen climate-resilient health systems to address the growing threat. Dr Kyeng Mercy of the agency’s Surveillance and Disease Intelligence Unit, made the disclosure during a weekly high-level regional press briefing on Thursday. Mercy said rising temperatures, flooding and drought were contributing to the spread of diseases such as Malaria and Cholera, including vector-borne infections emerging in areas previously unaffected. She noted that malaria cases were now appearing in highland…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said that it is advancing efforts to establish a continental digital health identity system aimed at strengthening data protection, improving healthcare delivery and enhancing outbreak response across Africa. Prof. Yap Boum II, Deputy Incident Manager for Mpox at the Africa CDC Incident Management Support Team (IMST), disclosed the developments on Thursday during the weekly high-level regional news conference. Boum II said the initiative formed part of a broader digital public health agenda designed to help African countries securely manage health data, while improving coordination during public health emergencies. He explained that…
The Al-Basar International Foundation (BIF) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating preventable blindness and expanding access to affordable eye care in Bauchi State through the launch of the SightQuest Nigeria Bauchi Programme. The initiative was unveiled with support from Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM) during an official ceremony attended by state Ministry of Health officials, community leaders, civil society organizations, journalists, and representatives of vulnerable groups. Speaking at the event, BIF Regional Director Dr Moheildin Abdallah thanked the state government and stakeholders for the partnership opportunity to improve eye health services. He described the programme as a major step toward strengthening health sector…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned Lagos traders against enforcing the illegal “no return, no refund” policy. Dr Olubunmi Otti, Zonal Coordinator of the FCCPC Southwest Zone, made the remark during the inauguration of new executives of the Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association (PAPDA) on Wednesday in Lagos. Otti said the commission visits markets to educate traders on their obligations under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 and the consequences of non-compliance. She added that the commission is also raising consumer awareness about their rights and responsibilities, noting that consumer education is…
A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Ibibia Worika, has called for stronger implementation of legal and policy frameworks to address conflicts and environmental challenges in the Niger Delta region. Worika, a Professor of Comparative Petroleum and International Environmental Law and Policy, and Director of the university’s Centre for Advanced Law Research, Faculty of Law, made the call during a stakeholders’ workshop on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. The workshop, themed “Building Peace in the Fire,” aimed to promote dialogue and enhance the utilization of legal and policy provisions designed to combat extractive industry-related conflicts in the Niger Delta.…
The Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association (PAPDA) on Wednesday pledged deeper collaboration with regulators, citing foreign exchange instability as a major challenge for phone dealers. Newly inaugurated President Mr Ebiem Samuel made this known during the swearing-in of the association’s executives in Lagos. Ebiem said forex volatility remained a pressing concern but stressed that regulatory partnerships were vital to sanitise the market and safeguard consumers. On engagement with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), he said the association maintained consistent dialogue and ensured members honored invitations. “Once the FCCPC summons any of our members, they will honor…
Roche and African health leaders have urged governments to treat cancer care and health systems as core economic priorities, warning that inaction could undermine productivity and growth across the continent. Ms Jacqueline Wumbua, General Manager for East and West Africa at Roche, made the call during the Africa Press Day 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day event, organized by Roche, opened on March 4 and brought together journalists, health experts, policymakers, and financial institutions to discuss healthcare investment and equity in Africa. Under the theme “Health is Wealth,” the forum sought to shift the narrative from viewing healthcare as a…