Tunisia has been officially validated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, marking a major milestone in the country’s long-term fight against preventable blindness.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally concluded its emergency response linked to the MV Hondius outbreak, with a message of gratitude directed to the people of Tenerife after a complex international public health operation brought passengers safely home.

A United Nations (UN) assessment is examining whether vast quantities of war debris in Gaza could be reused in reconstruction, including proposals to expand coastal land or build artificial islands, as planners confront the scale of destruction across the territory.

President Daniel Chapo says Mozambique wants to strengthen co-operation with Ugand