Polls open in Kenyan presidential elections
Polls in Kenya have officially opened as more than 22 million people will vote for the presidency, members of National Assembly and the Senate. Over 10,000 Kenyans across 12 countries…
Looming pressure on Kenya’s elections, Commonwealth calls for peace
The newly appointed Chairperson of the Commonwealth Group observing elections in Kenya has called for a peaceful process as polling day draws near. Due to unforeseen circumstances, former President of…
New global alliance strives to end AIDS in children by 2030
UNAIDS, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have entered a partnership to bridge the disparity gap in AIDS response globally and prevent new infant HIV infections. Globally, only half…
Largest Commonwealth heritage programme launched to rejuvenate historical sites
The Commonwealth has launched the largest ever heritage project to help protect threatened historic buildings and create training opportunities for people across all 56 nations. UK-based charities Commonwealth Heritage Forum…
Commonwealth to supervise Kenya high-tension elections
The Commonwealth has appointed Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae to lead its observer group for Kenya’s upcoming general elections. The Commonwealth Observer Group will arrive in Nairobi on 2 August…
Marburg virus detected in Ghana as two people die
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the potential discovery of Marburg Virus Disease (MBV) cases in Ghana – two people have died from suspected infection. The Marburg virus is…
Celebrating Malawi Independence Day
Malawi Independence Day is observed on 6 July every year. The Republic of Malawi is located in South-eastern Africa and was formerly known as Nyasaland. Around the 10th century, the…