July 26
Africa: America Can't Be First If Africa Is Always Put Last [guest column]
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With Africa hardly top of mind in Washington right now, it is easy to overlook the vital discussions taking place this week between the Biden-Harris administration's foreign… Read more »
July 25
Africa: Spotlight on Trade Act Renewal at the 2024 AGOA Forum in DC
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The trade legislation known as AGOA is the focus of discussions this week in Washington, DC between senior U.S. officials and Africa trade ministers, along with key regional… Read more »
Africa: 'Covid is Not Going Away Anytime Soon'
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"Covid is with us; it is not going away anytime soon". That was a stark reminder from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases in the United States through its spokesperson… Read more »
Africa: Can We Conquer HIV? Düsseldorf Patient's Story Inspires Hope
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The world eagerly awaits the day when we can announce a cure for HIV. Reports now indicate that this day may be near. Several individuals have been cured of HIV around the world,… Read more »
July 24
Sudan: As Starvation Stalks 25 Million Sudanese, U.S. Invites Belligerents to Switzerland
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As starvation and desperation in Sudan continues to escalate after a year of conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is asking the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the… Read more »
Africa: New Lab Test for HIV Strains Found in Africa Smooths Road to Cure
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A cure for HIV is critically important for Africa due to the continent's heavy burden from the disease. Africa bears a disproportionately high HIV prevalence, with around 8 million… Read more »
July 23
Uganda: Ugandan Transgender Advocate Demands Inclusion in HIV Response - 'Stop Leaving Us Behind' #Aids2024
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"I want all human beings to be safe, to be treated with dignity, and to have equal rights," said Jay Mulucha, a trans man from Uganda and the Executive Director of FEM… Read more »
Africa: '2030 Target Within Reach But Leaders Must Act Now' #Aids2024
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Since its discovery, HIV has become a global health crisis. Read more »
July 22
Africa: Traditional Masculinity Ideology Putting Men's Health at Risk Over HIV Tests, Treatment
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Men are far more likely to die from an HIV-related illness than women, even though women are becoming infected with HIV at a much faster rate. Read more »
Africa: Why People with Disabilities Face an Uphill Battle with HIV
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Africa: Why HIV Risks Are Rising in Older Adults
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More and more older people are living with HIV and AIDS. Read more »
July 19
Africa: Global Microsoft Outages Affecting African Users
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Several news agencies are reporting a worldwide Microsoft outage today, and now African users are being affected. Read more »
July 18
Africa: Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in Afrobarometer Report
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Despite its shortcomings, more Africans prefer democracy to any other form of government, according to the new report by the pan-African research organization… Read more »
July 17
South Africa: Knorr Recalls Brown Onion Gravy Sachets - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2024
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July 16
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Becomes 10th African Nation to Join UN Water Convention
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Côte d'Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a treaty to improve joint water management across borders, the UN Economic Commission for Europe said… Read more »
South Africa: Community Outrage as Joshlin Smith Case Postponed Again - South African News Briefs - July 16, 2024
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July 15
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Outlines His Priorities
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"I am telling you here, there will be a renegotiation of contracts relating to natural resources," this is one of the strong announcements that the President of the Republic of… Read more »
South Africa: State to Update on DNA Tests in Missing Joshlin Smith Case - South African News Briefs - July 15, 2024
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July 12
Africa: 3 Firm Commitments the AU Needs for Girls' Education [guest column]
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This is the African Union’s Year of Education , but for girls, we have yet to see bold action. Now is the time. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Sudan Conflict Claims 19,000 Lives, But DRC Worst Humanitarian Crisis - UN
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Fifteen months of conflict in Sudan has claimed 19,000 lives and left 33,000 injured, severely constraining health access, but the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most people… Read more »
South Africa: Soccer Legend Stanley 'Screamer' Tshabalala Dies - South African News Briefs - July 12, 2024
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South Africa: Flooding in Western Cape Halts Train Services, Closes Clinics
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Various train services have been suspended due to flooding in the Western Cape, reports News24. Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Raw Sewage Blamed for High Bacteria Levels at Durban Beaches - South African News Briefs - July 11, 2024
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Africa: Education, Health and Infrastructure Facing Demographic Challenges [interview]
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On the occasion of World Population Day celebrated this Thursday, July 11, 2024, Dr. Cheikh M. Faye, Regional Director of the West Africa Office of the African Population and… Read more »
July 10
South Sudan: UN Commission Has Advice for South Sudan's President on Security Law
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The UN has urged South Sudan's president to return the National Security Service Bill to legislators to align it with the country's human rights obligations due to it entrenching… Read more »