Africa: Queering Africa's Women's Day: Voices of Courage and Change

Africa's Women's Day, celebrated annually on 31 July, marks the contributions of our foremothers who championed liberation and development across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Immunization Stalls, Millions of Women and Girls at Risk of HPV

The stalling of the world immunization coverage in 2023 has left an additional 2.7 million children un- or under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels… Read more »

Africa: Biden Administration Wants 'Modernization, Re-authorization' of U.S.-Africa Trade

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed its continued commitment to the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the U.S. program for sub-Saharan nations to access… Read more »

Africa: African HIV Networks Seek Stronger Commitment to Ending Epidemic

African networks representing people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHAs) convened in Munich, Germany, to demand increased funding for HIV programs as the global fight against the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Despite Hostility, LGBTQI+ Activists in Zimbabwe Push for Equality

Facing a tide of discrimination and violence, Zimbabwe's LGBTQI+ community is fighting for their right to exist. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Africa's Path to a Malaria-Free Future Begins in Côte d'Ivoire

The introduction of the R21 vaccine marks a significant milestone in the fight against malaria. Read more »

Africa: The Basket of HIV Prevention Options Needs to Be Filled

We stand at a thrilling precipice in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For the first time in history, the end of this devastating epidemic is within our grasp. This isn't just hopeful… Read more »

Africa: Sustaining Africa's Future Through Conservation

In Africa, majority of the population relies on natural resources for their livelihoods. This makes it crucial to reflect on the intricate relationship between the health of our… Read more »

Africa: 'We Have to Build Solidarity Across Movements' - Clark on Ending HIV Pandemic #Aids2024

Diplomacy and foreign policy prescribe health as a critical component that impacts economic prosperity, global development, and security. Policy decisions in these areas directly… Read more »

Africa: America Can't Be First If Africa Is Always Put Last

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 »

Africa: Spotlight on Trade Act Renewal at the 2024 AGOA Forum in DC

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'

"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

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 »

Sudan: As Starvation Stalks 25 Million Sudanese, U.S. Invites Belligerents to Switzerland

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

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 »

Uganda: Ugandan Transgender Advocate Demands Inclusion in HIV Response - 'Stop Leaving Us Behind' #Aids2024

"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

Since its discovery, HIV has become a global health crisis. Read more »

Africa: Traditional Masculinity Ideology Putting Men's Health at Risk Over HIV Tests, Treatment

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

Double the stigma, double the challenge Read more »

Africa: Why HIV Risks Are Rising in Older Adults

More and more older people are living with HIV and AIDS. Read more »

Africa: Global Microsoft Outages Affecting African Users

Several news agencies are reporting a worldwide Microsoft outage today, and now African users are being affected. Read more »

Africa: Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in Afrobarometer Report

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 »

South Africa: Knorr Recalls Brown Onion Gravy Sachets - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2024

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Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Becomes 10th African Nation to Join UN Water Convention

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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