African nations, at the 75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa (RC75) in Lusaka, Zambia, pushed for stronger accountability mechanisms to improve women's, children's, and adolescents' health. The meeting emphasized the urgent need to address high maternal and child mortality rates across the continent.

• Africa accounts for 70 percent of maternal deaths and over half of all child deaths worldwide.
• Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema opened the meeting, reflecting on his own birth and outlining health reforms in Zambia.
• Kenya cited shortages of health commodities and attrition of skilled workers as persistent challenges.

Kenya is leveraging Chinese technology to advance its aviation sector, notably by acquiring air traffic control simulators, as Africa aims for a greener future in aviation. This move comes as discussions at the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Africa Conference 2025 in Nairobi centered on reducing airline emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

• Kenya procured air traffic control simulators from China for the East Africa School of Aviation.
• Emile Arao, director-general of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, highlighted the benefits of cooperation with China, providing access to advanced technology.
• Africa accounts for approximately 3 percent of global air traffic, presenting an opportunity to build a green aviation sector without relying on polluting legacy systems.