Africa’s health system faces collapse due to rising chronic diseases, warns expert

Africa’s health systems are at risk of collapse in the coming years due to a surge in chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, a leading health expert has warned. Githinji Gitahi, CEO of Amref Health Africa, highlighted that foreign aid has largely focused on infectious diseases, leaving a significant gap in addressing non-communicable diseases […]

Diamond League: Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali confirms his champion status in China

Morocco’s double World Champion Soufiane El Bakkali (3000m steeplechase) has continued his momentum, securing victory in the Diamond League in Xiamen, China, Saturday. Fresh off his second World Championship title in the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 19-27, Soufiane El Bakkali snatched gold in the Diamond League on Saturday in Xiamen, China, […]

Burundi’s envoy to Egypt found dead

Burundi announced Sunday the death of its ambassador to Egypt, Cheik Rachid Malachie Niragira, who according to the Foreign ministry of the eastern African country died at his residence in Cairo on Saturday. The ministry did not provide details on the causes of the death but said one staff working at the residence found Niragira […]