WHO director-general says more hantavirus cases likely emerge after Spain-led cruise evacuation
According to Tedros, 11 hantavirus-related cases have so far been reported, including three deaths. Nine of the 11 cases have been confirmed as Andes virus infections, while the remaining two are considered probable cases
China zero tariff cuts open new route for African agricultural produce via inland Hunan
Under the upgraded policy, China has become the first major economy to offer unilateral, across-the-board zero-tariff treatment to all its African diplomatic partners and to all least-developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
UN boss Antonio Guterres says African representation in global affairs works against the continent
Speaking during a press conference at the United Nations Offices in Nairobi, Guterres said Africa’s development and growth is constrained by an unfair international system that denies the continent adequate representation in key global institutions.
Rape surge sharply in Haiti barely three months after UN-deployed Kenyan police returned home
The United Nations and its partners in Haiti stress the urgent need to scale up funding for health, protection services and psychosocial support, particularly in the areas most affected by violence.
Israel demands US military leave Ben Gurion Airport; helicopter stuck in Lebanon repaired
An Israeli military helicopter was forced to remain on the ground in southern Lebanon on Monday because of a technical fault, the military said. The incident occurred during an Israeli Air Force evacuation mission after Hezbollah targeted troops in southern Lebanon with an explosive drone.
Changing geopolitics are in focus as France’s Macron kicks off Kenya visit for an Africa summit
On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernised transport and sustainable agriculture.
For the fallen CNN founder and owner Ted Turner the UN, not US was the only durable force for peace
To strongly support the UN, Mr Turner donated an astonishing $1 billion, one third of his entire fortune, to the organization, and also helped establish the United Nations Foundation.
France turns to Anglophone Africa at summit in Kenya as relations with Francafrique hit touch the nadir
France has long maintained a policy of economic, political and military sway over its former colonies dubbed Françafrique, which included keeping thousands of troops in the region. But after years of criticism from leaders and opposition parties in those countries over what they described as a demeaning and heavy-handed approach, France has been forced to withdraw most of those troops.
Kenyan veterinarians root for intensified donkey protection to pre-empt looming species extinction
Addressing local farmers and other residents, Uriri Sub-County Deputy County Commissioner of Christine Wafula urged communities to protect donkeys from abuse and neglect, describing the animals as vital to rural livelihoods, especially in transport, farming and water distribution.
One of Africa’s oldest learning institutions, Maseno School, marked 120 years with plans to raise student population to 5,000
During the cerebration, a Ksh2 billion ($15.5 million) school redevelopment masterplan was unveiled to upgrade the ageing infrastructure.
