Global cancer deaths are on the rise, with one in nine men and one in 12 women dying from the disease worldwide. The World Health Organization highlights an increasing global cancer burden and a growing need for services. In Africa, cancer is responsible for nearly one in six deaths, with cervical, breast, liver, prostate, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma being the most prevalent.

Over 200 million girls and women have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, according to the World Health Organization. The practice is most prevalent in 28 of the 30 countries in Africa where FGM is commonly practiced.

The annual Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November focuses on education, empowerment, and eradication of lung cancer, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and medical care. Smoking is identified as the leading cause, responsible for 85% of cases, but non-smokers are also affected. The WHO reports 1.8 million global deaths and 2.2 million new cases in 2020. Oncologist Dr. Catherine Nyongesa highlights the challenges in early detection and diagnosis, often leading to advanced-stage identification. Risk factors include secondhand smoke, occupational hazards, and air pollution. The WHO advocates for early detection programs and primary prevention measures to reduce lung cancer incidence and save lives.

TikTok has agreed to collaborate with Kenya on reviewing and monitoring its content following a virtual meeting between Kenya’s president William Ruto and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew. The partnership is a response to concerns raised by a Kenyan citizen about indecent content on the platform.

The Global Terrorism Index 2023 report highlights a significant increase in terrorist attacks in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, which now accounts for more terrorism deaths than South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa combined. The report notes a 2,000% increase in terrorism in the region over the past 15 years. Survivors of past attacks, like Lilian Munyiva from Kenya, continue to live with trauma. Recent al-Shabaab attacks in Kenya have resulted in the deaths of at least 30 security personnel. Kenyan officials, including Kithure Kindiki, are enhancing security measures. The United Nations, led by António Guterres and Vladimir Voronkov, is launching initiatives to support and amplify the voices of terror victims and survivors. The deadliest terrorist groups in 2022 were identified as the Islamic State and its affiliates, al-Shabaab, Balochistan Liberation Army, and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin.

The United Nations marks its seventh Global Road Safety Week, highlighting the alarming rate of road fatalities, particularly among young people. Sabine Machel, U.N. Resident Coordinator in Tiblisi, Georgia, calls for improved road quality and vehicle safety. Personal stories from Gladys Some and Husseina Islam underscore the human impact of road accidents. The World Bank's Alex Van Trotsenburg emphasizes the economic benefits of road safety. The U.N. aims to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030 through comprehensive transport system improvements.

Raila Odinga, Kenya's veteran opposition leader, has initiated a campaign urging supporters to participate in a protest in Nairobi on March 20, demanding lower living costs, reduced taxes on commodities, and addressing corruption and subsidy withdrawals. He also called for a boycott of Safaricom and certain egg suppliers. Kimani Ichung’wa, the national assembly majority leader, accused the opposition of economic sabotage, while President William Ruto emphasized the importance of lawfulness during the protest.