January 2025 - Page 14 of 42

Nigeria faces rising Lassa fever cases and deaths in January

Lassa fever has spread in Nigeria, with 89 new cases and 12 deaths reported in January, affecting 13 states.

Previously, Kenya implemented an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, effectively replacing the visa requirement for travelers

Arman stated that the Islamic Movement harbors deep resentment against the Sudanese people who rejected it during a popular revolution

Zambia’s copper production witnessed a 12% increase in 2024, reaching roughly 820,670 metric tons, driven by improved performance at key mines.

The Sahel has been plagued by worsening violence linked to Islamist groups affiliated with Al Qaeda and Islamic State

The appeal aims to support 3.6 million people out of the 7.8 million in need across the states of Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe

The move has also deepened political divisions and fueled tensions between the General Burhan’s backed government and the Rapid Support Forces.

Twenty Ethiopian migrants, including nine women, drowned when their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen.

172 oil tanker accidents and 1,896 deaths reported since 2009

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar (USD=) was up by approximately 0.2% against a basket of global currencies