Africa

BBC Africa Eye investigation examines horrific cases of child sexual abuse and incest in northern Uganda.

During the pandemic, underage pregnancies soared in Uganda with a 366.5% increase in girls aged 10-14 becoming pregnant.1 The north in particular, has suffered a...

New BBC Africa Eye investigation shines a light on Seychelles’ heroin epidemic

Known for its coral reefs and beautiful beaches, Seychelles, a tropical paradise located off the coast of east Africa, is visited by thousands of...

Mozambique targets 720 000 people in cholera vaccination drive

Mozambique has kicked off a cholera vaccination campaign targeting around 720 000 people in eight districts as the country steps up control measures against...

Equatorial Guinea confirms first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Equatorial Guinea today confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Preliminary tests carried out following the deaths of at least nine people in...

New cholera cases in Africa surging fast, reach a third of 2022 total in a month

Africa is witnessing an exponential rise in cholera cases amid a global surge. Cases recorded on the continent in the first month of 2023...

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