Melody Chironda

Cape Town

Health, Environmental and Climate Reporter at AllAfrica

Health, environmental and climate reporter @allafrica

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Africa: All of Africa Today - May 30, 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Sudan Reports Surge in Cholera Cases, DeathsThe health ministry for Khartoum State reported 942 new cholera infections and 25 deaths, following 1,177 cases and 45 deaths the previous day. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) expressed grave concern over the worsening cholera outbreak in Khartoum State and across Sudan, amidst an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 29, 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Kenya Mourns Passing of Acclaimed Author Ngugi wa Thiong'oEast African literary icon and acclaimed author Ngugi wa Thiong'o has died in the United States. He was 87. He was a passionate advocate of writing in indigenous African languages, notably Gikuyu, to resist colonial legacies and elevate African identity through his groundbreaking novels like The River Between, A Grain of Wheat, and Petals of Blood.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 28, 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

UK Lifts Sanctions on Four Zimbabwean OfficialsThe United Kingdom removed four former security chiefs and the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI) from its sanctions list. The delisted officials are former Commissioner-General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Godwin Matanga, former Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Isaac Moyo, former State Security Minister Owen Ncube and former army commander, now Sports Minister Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe.
South Africa: Acclaimed South African Actor Presley Chweneyagae Dies at 40

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Award-winning South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, celebrated for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, passed away at the age of 40. His agency, MLA, confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, extended family, colleagues, and all who knew and loved him. While we grieve the immense loss of a remarkable talent, we celebrate the light he brought to the world.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 27, 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Ghana's U.S. Embassy Temporarily Closed Over Alleged Visa FraudGhana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced that the country has temporarily closed its embassy in the US capital amid an investigation into an alleged visa scam. The closure was prompted by damning audit findings which revealed that a locally recruited staff member and collaborators had been running a fraudulent scheme for five years.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 26, 2025

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Ugandan Activist Agather Atuhaire Alleges Rape and Torture in Tanzanian DetentionAgather Atuhaire, a Ugandan activist arrested and detained in Tanzania, was found abandoned near the border between the two countries. She recounted to the BBC that she was raped and tortured while in detention, describing how she was blindfolded, beaten, stripped, and sexually assaulted. Her fellow Kenyan activist, who had also been detained, reported similar mistreatment.
Africa: 'Bombs, Bodies, Broken Promises' UN Women Chief Demands Action for Conflict-Affected Women

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Too often, women are seen as indirect victims. But they are direct targets of bombs and missiles. Sima Bahous spoke at the UN Headquarters high-level open debate on "Protection of civilians in armed conflict", where she urged global leaders to put the safety and rights of women and girls at the heart of peacebuilding efforts at a time when the situation of women and girls is rapidly deteriorating across conflict zones.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 23, 2025

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

UK-Mauritius Chagos Deal Gets Green Light After Court RulingThe UK-Mauritius deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands was revived after a British court lifted a last-minute injunction that had blocked the agreement. The High Court initially blocked the signing following a legal challenge from two British-Chagossian women representing the islands' displaced residents.
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 22, 2025

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Ramaphosa Rejects 'White Genocide' Claim in US TalksPresident Cyril Ramaphosa firmly rejected claims of a white genocide in South Africa during a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, part of a broader effort to reset relations between the two countries.
East Africa: Where Are Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Journalist Atuhaire?

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | Melody Chironda

Boniface Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan activist known for his fight against corruption and police brutality, was detained in Tanzania, where he had travelled to attend the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Mwangi was arrested at a Dar es Salaam hotel with Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire, and they were both held overnight at the city's central police station. Initially believed to have been deported, they are currently being held by Tanzania's immigration department, not the police.