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[allAfrica] Geneva -- As we look back on 2025, the world experienced a year of both remarkable achievement and profound challenge in global health. Multilateralism, science and solidarity were tested as never before, underscoring a fundamental truth: international cooperation is not optional. It is essential if we are to protect and promote health for everyone, everywhere in 2026 and beyond.
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[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "The news is completely false; we have no evidence of any such attack," said Sule Shuaibu, Commissioner for Internal Security in Kaduna State, refuting to the press the reports of the alleged kidnapping of 163 faithful. This mass kidnapping reportedly took place on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, a community in the Kajuru area of Kaduna State, while several religious services were being held simultaneously: a mass at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), another at a community belonging to the
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[Africa Check] No, US military has not bombed Nigeria's capital city in an attempt to capture president Bola Tinubu
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked outrage and international concern after threatening to kill the country's main opposition leader Bobi Wine, just hours after giving him a 48-hour ultimatum to present himself to the police.
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[Scrolla] The National Treasury plans a 20% tax on online gambling and extends the public comment deadline to 27 February 2026. Treasury says the tax aims to slow gambling addiction as online betting grows quickly across South Africa.