WHO data show more women die giving birth in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world

WHO data show more women die giving birth in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world

The prospects of more health resources have dwindled in the region. US foreign aid data shows that Nigeria received almost $4 billion in aid from the now-dismantled US Agency for International Development between 2020 and 2025, with $423 million going to maternal health and family planning.

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Hundreds of scholars, conservationists from all the world expected to grace 14th Mara Day celebrations in Tanzania

Hundreds of scholars, conservationists from all the world expected to grace 14th Mara Day celebrations in Tanzania

LVBC Executive Secretary Masinde Bwire said the scientific conference to be held on September 14 at the Mwalimu Nyerere University of Science and Technology (MNUAT) has already attracted more than 60 submissions from researchers in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Norway.

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After two weeks of new Premier League season some ghastly injuries raise questions about fitness levels of players

After two weeks of new Premier League season some ghastly injuries raise questions about fitness levels of players

For context, Eduardo, now 24, spent four years at EFL club Lincoln City’s academy as a teenager and still plays regular five-a-side when he is not writing articles, so he is probably in better shape than most of us who watch sport for a living instead of playing it.

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Top officials of Kenya Tea Development Agency face economic crime charges after detectives expose massive looting

Top officials of Kenya Tea Development Agency face economic crime charges after detectives expose massive looting

KTDA is a private company collectively owned by over 600,000 smallholder tea farmers across 16 counties. These farmers are shareholders in 54 tea companies, which, together with 15 satellite factories, own KTDA Holdings and its eight subsidiaries.

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Pope Leo tells Chagos refugees all people have a right to return home after unjust exile

Pope Leo tells Chagos refugees all people have a right to return home after unjust exile

Preparations, including the building of infrastructure on the islands, now must begin to allow the forcibly deported Chagossians, like himself, to go home.

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Kenya towers over 13 members of FEASSA as curtains come down on East and Central Africa school games

Kenya towers over 13 members of FEASSA as curtains come down on East and Central Africa school games

Team Kenya collected a total of 63 medals, 21 gold, 24 silver and 18 bronze to retain their dominance in the regional championship. Uganda followed closely with 48 medals with 16 gold, 15 silver and 17 bronze, while Tanzania finished third with nine medals. Rwanda settled for five medals, Burundi managed two, while Ivory Coast finished without a medal.

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Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism

Kaimosi, Luanda towns in Vihiga set for upgrade to municipalities as governor calls for professionalism

Speaking during the handover ceremony of the ad hoc committee on the proposed upgrade of Luanda and Kaimosi to municipalities, Dr Otichillo stressed that professionalism remains the cornerstone of institutional success and sustainable development.

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Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo

Somali capital Mogadishu is one of cities urbanising rapidly but weak state and clan politics leave its displaced in limbo

Clan dynamics are a particular complication. Mogadishu is dominated by powerful major clans, especially the Hawiye. The majority of IDPs, however, are from marginalised so-called minority groups, including farm-based Bantu people.

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Dumping the spear for the pen: Kenya’s Maasai people embraces school after years resistance

Dumping the spear for the pen: Kenya’s Maasai people embraces school after years resistance

Tabitha Lesaloi, a mother of three, and an employee of Narok County government admitted that education among the Maa community is a challenge since the society gave precedence to traditions and norms.

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From affordable housing to luxury dormitories: Ruto okays $1.2m hostel at Kivaywa Boys High School in Kakamega

From affordable housing to luxury dormitories: Ruto okays $1.2m hostel at Kivaywa Boys High School in Kakamega

School Principal Lichuma Lewis lauded the Affordable Housing Programme by the president for the initiative he said will immensely improve the school’s accommodation facilities.

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