October 18, 2024
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
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Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa [blog]
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Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of… Read more »
October 17, 2024
Africa: No Trade Ban Needed Over Marburg, WHO's Tedros Says
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Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media… Read more »
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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October 16, 2024
Africa: 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic' - 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024
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The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Closing the Gap - How Rural Africa is Fighting for Internet Access [blog]
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In most small villages in rural Zimbabwe, school-going children and teachers walk several kilometres daily to the nearest towns in search of an Internet connection to complete… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Denies Olympic Joyride Claims - South African News Briefs - October 16, 2024
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Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants? [guest column]
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The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
October 15, 2024
Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty [guest column]
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The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by… Read more »
Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts
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The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »
Africa: Long-Lasting Protection - The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa
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Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting… Read more »
Africa: Late Diagnosis Is Turning Cancer Into Death Sentence in Africa - This Project Wants to End That
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African women die of breast cancer within five years in three out of five cases, compared to early diagnosis in developed countries. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Blasts Municipalities for Poor Electricity Maintenance - South African News Briefs - October 15, 2024
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October 14, 2024
Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health [guest column]
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We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.… Read more »
South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown's South African Tour
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South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Celebrates 200 Days Without Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - October 14, 2024
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October 11, 2024
Africa: 'What Inspired Me Was to Provide Solutions to People' - HIV Prevention Advocate Idah Mulala [interview]
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Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Cop Accused of Killing Six for R10M Payout- South African News Briefs - October 11, 2024
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October 10, 2024
Africa: Time to Embrace HIV Prevention Tools While We Wait For The Cure [blog]
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allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference… Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Bus Services Limited Due to Driver Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2024
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October 09, 2024
South Africa: Rhema Bible Church Founder Ray McCauley Dies - South African News Briefs - October 9, 2024
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October 08, 2024
Africa: Africa's Researchers Playing Crucial Role in Advancing HIV Prevention #HIVR4P2024
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Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Four Gauteng Learners Die After Consuming Poisoned Food - South African News Briefs - October 8, 2024
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October 07, 2024
South Africa: School Abuse Allegedly Lead to Learner's Death by Suicide - South African News Briefs - October 7, 2024
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South Africa: Three Arrested in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting
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Three people have been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that claimed 18 lives in Lusikisiki and is set to appear in court, reports IOL. Read more »
