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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon disqualified, then reinstated in Paris Olympic Games

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon disqualified, then reinstated in Paris Olympic Games

In a night filled with drama at the Stade de France during the Paris Olympic ...

  • 9 May 2023
  • Health
Wider Alert on Contaminated J&J Cough Syrup 'Likely,' WHO Warns

Wider Alert on Contaminated J&J Cough Syrup ‘Likely,’ WHO Warns

Geneva, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over the potential expansion ...

  • 8 May 2023
  • Health
Botswana's president announced a public holiday on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo’s historic victory in the 200-meter sprint, where he won the country's first Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games on Thursday. Tebogo's remarkable performance saw him surpass American sprinters Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles, making him the first African to claim the 200-meter title and the fifth-fastest man in history for this distance. The 21-year-old athlete honored his late mother, who passed away in May, by wearing spikes inscribed with her date of birth, symbolizing that she was with him in spirit during the race. In a statement shared on X, President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed his pride, stating, "His Excellency President Masisi wishes to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Letsile and offers his gratitude to his late mother." Masisi emphasized that Tebogo's achievement deserved a nationwide celebration, noting it should be recognized in a unique, fitting, and responsible manner that would be remembered in Botswana's history. The president shared his personal excitement, revealing that he had lost his voice from cheering enthusiastically as he watched Tebogo clinch victory with an impressive time of 19.46 seconds. Botswana's president announced a public holiday on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo’s historic victory in the 200-meter sprint, where he won the country's first Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games on Thursday. Tebogo's remarkable performance saw him surpass American sprinters Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles, making him the first African to claim the 200-meter title and the fifth-fastest man in history for this distance. The 21-year-old athlete honored his late mother, who passed away in May, by wearing spikes inscribed with her date of birth, symbolizing that she was with him in spirit during the race. In a statement shared on X, President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed his pride, stating, "His Excellency President Masisi wishes to extend his heartfelt congratulations to Letsile and offers his gratitude to his late mother." Masisi emphasized that Tebogo's achievement deserved a nationwide celebration, noting it should be recognized in a unique, fitting, and responsible manner that would be remembered in Botswana's history. The president shared his personal excitement, revealing that he had lost his voice from cheering enthusiastically as he watched Tebogo clinch victory with an impressive time of 19.46 seconds. Botswana declares half-day holiday to mark first Olympic gold

Botswana declares half-day holiday to mark first Olympic gold

Botswana’s president announced a public holiday on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo’s historic victory in ...

  • 8 May 2023
  • Africa
Rwanda confirms cases of Marburg viral disease

Rwanda confirms cases of Marburg viral disease

Rwanda has reported its first cases of Marburg virus, a highly dangerous disease that can ...

  • 21 April 2023
  • Health
Equatorial Guinea forfeit World Cup qualifiers over ineligible Nsue

Equatorial Guinea forfeit World Cup qualifiers over ineligible Nsue

Equatorial Guinea has been forced to forfeit their first two matches in the 2026 World ...

  • 9 April 2023
  • Equatorial Guinea
UN warns of alarming water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa

UN warns of alarming water pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is quickly becoming a hotspot for surface water pollution, which presents significant risks ...

  • 1 April 2023
  • Health
Climate change wiping out Africa’s traditional vegetables

Climate change wiping out Africa’s traditional vegetables

A significant number of African vegetable varieties are facing extinction, with some already lost, as ...

  • 11 March 2023
  • Health
Newfound security for African women against HIV

Newfound security for African women against HIV

Women across Eastern and Southern Africa will soon gain access to a new tool for ...

  • 1 February 2023
  • Africa
Mpox is not under control in continent, warns Africa CDC

Mpox is not under control in continent, warns Africa CDC

The mpox outbreak in Africa remains a significant public health concern, with cases continuing to ...

  • 1 January 2023
  • Health
Strengthening Niger’s Public Health System

Strengthening Niger’s Public Health System with Support from UNOPS and the World Bank

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is partnering with the Nigerien government to ...

  • 21 October 2022
  • Health
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