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Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak hits 166 in Nigeria
ABUJA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, has risen to 166 since the beginning of this year, health […]
Kenya rallies Africa to create resilient tourism
NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Kenyan Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday called on African countries to diversify tourism products that are sustainable and resilient to external shocks, including geopolitical […]
Severe flooding, aid cuts deepen hunger crisis in South Sudan: charity
JUBA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Widespread flooding for the sixth consecutive year in South Sudan, combined with aid cuts, is aggravating the country’s hunger crisis, international charity Save the Children […]
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo shows decline but challenges remain: WHO
KINSHASA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — The Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is showing early signs of decline, though funding gaps and logistical […]
Protests sweep South Africa following Israel’s interception of Gaza-bound flotilla
CAPE TOWN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Protests were held on Thursday at several healthcare facilities in South Africa against Israel’s illegal interception and abduction of Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) participants […]
Bluetongue outbreak confirmed in SW Romania
BUCHAREST, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Authorities on Thursday confirmed an outbreak of bluetongue disease in Calnic commune, Gorj County, southwestern Romania. Read full story Date: 3 October, 2025 2:01 am […]
Feature: Jane Goodall, whose Tanzania research reshaped primatology, dies at 91
by Xinhua writers Hua Hongli, Lucas Liganga Read full story Date: 3 October, 2025 2:01 am Source: thestar.com.my
Ghanaian president inaugurates joint national cyber security committee
ACCRA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated an 18-member Joint Cyber Security Committee at a ceremony in Accra, the national capital, to launch the National […]
Feature: Kenya embraces digital health to expand access, improve healthcare
NAIROBI, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — Over a year ago, while working as a midwife at a hospital in Kakamega County, western Kenya, Maureen Maria was not only caring for expectant […]
Morocco prime minister calls for dialogue as nightly protests grow more violent
RABAT (Reuters) -Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said on Thursday he was open to dialogue to end youth protests as security forces prepared for a sixth night of demonstrations which […]