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WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, expanding global testing capacity
The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a significant step in the fight against mpox by approving the first in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test for...
U.S. sanctions four Uganda police officials over human rights abuses
The U.S. Department of State has designated four senior officials from the Uganda Police Force for their involvement in severe human rights violations. These violations...
Mayor Adams hosts reception celebrating African heritage
In a heartfelt reception at Gracie Mansion on October 1, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams embraced the rich cultural heritage of Africa, celebrating its significance within...
BREAKING: Hajiya Yar’Adua passes away at 102
Hajiya Yar’Adua, the matriarch of the Yar’Adua family and mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, has passed away at the age of 102....
Polio vaccination in Gaza: UN begins campaign
United Nations agencies, in collaboration with Palestinian health authorities, launched a large-scale polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. This initiative follows an...
Opinion
Israel’s quest for peace amidst Gaza proximity threats
In the complex geopolitical landscape of the amidst Gaza, few countries encapsulate the struggle for security and survival like Israel's. This nation, diminutive in size...
Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: Your City Wants to Help Put Money in Your Pocket
New York is a city that works for our people, with resources available to help hard-working residents afford the cost of housing, child care, health...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community Op Ed: The Bronx is Buying a Ticket to the Future with Historic Metro-North Plan
With New York City’s rental vacancy rate at a historic low of just 1.4 percent and half of all New Yorkers paying more than 30...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: The EITC – Helping Working Families Afford to Live in the Greatest City in the World
Working people and families make life in our city possible. Their work and contributions in every sector — from public safety to business, hospitality, health...
Opinion: A comprehensive overview of Mpox virus and public health response
Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae....
Healthy Lifestyle: Best Ways to Reduce Obesity in the Black and Brown Communities in New York
Understanding the Issue: Obesity in Black and Brown CommunitiesObesity is a critical health concern that disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities in New York. According...
Central Africa
Kenyan islanders turn plastic waste into sustainable boats and furniture
On Lamu Island, off Kenya’s east coast, a remarkable initiative is turning plastic waste into a valuable resource for the local community. The Flipflopi Project,...
Congo court offers verdict in coup attempt, offering appeals window for defendants
A military court in Congo has delivered its verdict on Friday, sentencing 37 individuals, including three Americans, to death for their involvement in a failed...
Germany, Kenya sign agreement to bridge labor gap with skilled workers
Germany and Kenya took a significant step forward in addressing labor shortages on Friday as officials from both countries signed an agreement to promote the...
International forces arrive in Haiti to support Kenya-led mission in restoring peace
A new group of soldiers and police arrived in Haiti on Thursday to reinforce the Kenya-led, UN-approved Multinational Security Mission aimed at restoring peace and...
Kenya organization introduces rural communities to the metaverse through virtual reality
The Africa VR Campus and Center, based in Kenya, is on a mission to immerse remote communities in the transformative world of the metaverse. Founded...
