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Nigeria: Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Untreatable and a New Study Shows Why

[Nigeria Health Watch] When Emeka (not his real name) began showing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), specifically a burning sensation during urination, he felt embarrassed and, like many others, sought a quick remedy from a patent medicine
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Nigeria: Sexually Transmitted Infections Are Becoming Untreatable and a New Study Shows Why

[Nigeria Health Watch] When Emeka (not his real name) began showing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), specifically a burning sensation during urination, he felt embarrassed and, like many others, sought a quick remedy from a patent medicine vendor who gave him a broad-spectrum antibiotic.

Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Secures Fourth Term, Early Results Show

[Premium Times] The election was marred by low voter turnout and subdued activity across much of the country, including the usually bustling streets of Abidjan, the economic capital.
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Cote d'Ivoire: Ouattara Secures Fourth Term, Early Results Show

[Premium Times] The election was marred by low voter turnout and subdued activity across much of the country, including the usually bustling streets of Abidjan, the economic capital.

Africa: 'Your Health Security in Somebody's Hands is Dangerous,' Warns Top Africa CDC Advisor #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- What if Africa could use its industrial strength to protect its people's health by producing medicines locally?
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Africa: 'Your Health Security in Somebody's Hands is Dangerous,' Warns Top Africa CDC Advisor #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- What if Africa could use its industrial strength to protect its people's health by producing medicines locally?

South Africa: U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Pledges to Press the Government on 'Unaddressed Concerns"

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign
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South Africa: U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Pledges to Press the Government on 'Unaddressed Concerns"

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Leo Brent Bozell III, President Trump's nominee to be ambassador to South Africa faced largely favorable questioning from Republicans and vigorous grilling from Democrats during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday

Sudan: Sudanese Doctor Calls for Regional Solidarity to Avert Further Collapse #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban -- The two-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country's humanitarian, infrastructure, and healthcare systems into a deep crisis.
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Sudan: Sudanese Doctor Calls for Regional Solidarity to Avert Further Collapse #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban -- The two-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country's humanitarian, infrastructure, and healthcare systems into a deep crisis.

Africa: Climate Change is Fueling Africa's Next Health Crises, 'One Health' is the Answer #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.
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Africa: Climate Change is Fueling Africa's Next Health Crises, 'One Health' is the Answer #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.

Sudan: Sudanese Doctor Calls for Regional Solidarity to Avert Further Collapse

[allAfrica] Durban -- The two-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country's humanitarian, infrastructure, and healthcare systems into a deep crisis.
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Sudan: Sudanese Doctor Calls for Regional Solidarity to Avert Further Collapse

[allAfrica] Durban -- The two-year conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces plunged the country's humanitarian, infrastructure, and healthcare systems into a deep crisis.

Africa: Climate Change is Fueling Africa's Next Health Crises, 'One Health' is the Answer

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.
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Africa: Climate Change is Fueling Africa's Next Health Crises, 'One Health' is the Answer

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.

Africa: Outpouring of Tributes at the Farewell Ceremony for Afreximbank's Professor Oramah

[allAfrica] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah's 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Africa: Outpouring of Tributes at the Farewell Ceremony for Afreximbank's Professor Oramah

[allAfrica] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) kicked off a leadership transition in Cairo with a day of tributes marking the conclusion of Professor Benedict Oramah's 10-year tenure as president and chairman of the Board of Directors.

Madagascar: Madagascar's Generation Z Uprising - A Nation Caught in a Cycle of Hope and Betrayal

[allAfrica] The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has once again found itself at a familiar crossroads -- a fallen president, jubilant protesters, and young military men promising a ''new beginning.'' The cycle has become eerily predictable: political euphori
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Madagascar: Madagascar's Generation Z Uprising - A Nation Caught in a Cycle of Hope and Betrayal

[allAfrica] The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar has once again found itself at a familiar crossroads -- a fallen president, jubilant protesters, and young military men promising a ''new beginning.'' The cycle has become eerily predictable: political euphoria followed by disillusionment, a coup cloaked in patriotism, and eventually, the slow decay of yet another regime.

Kenya: Old Video Used to Claim Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Visited the Late Raila Odinga's Family

[Africa Check] Old video used to claim Kenya's ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited the late Raila Odinga's family
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Kenya: Old Video Used to Claim Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Visited the Late Raila Odinga's Family

[Africa Check] Old video used to claim Kenya's ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited the late Raila Odinga's family

Cote d'Ivoire: More Than 8 Million Voters Called to Elect the President

[Agenzia Fides] Abidjan -- More than 8.7 million voters in Ivory Coast are called to vote tomorrow, October 25, to elect a new president. A total of five candidates are running. Controversy has arisen over the exclusion of former President Laurent Gbagbo and
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Cote d'Ivoire: More Than 8 Million Voters Called to Elect the President

[Agenzia Fides] Abidjan -- More than 8.7 million voters in Ivory Coast are called to vote tomorrow, October 25, to elect a new president. A total of five candidates are running. Controversy has arisen over the exclusion of former President Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam (see Fides, 4/10/2025), as well as the fourth candidacy of outgoing President Alassane Ouattara. The other four candidates are Jean-Louis Billon, former Minister of Trade, who is running as the candidate of a coalition of opposition parties, the Democratic

Africa: Microsoft - AI-Powered Cyberattacks Surge in Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa has become a testing ground for the world's most advanced cyberattacks, according to Microsoft's 2025 Digital Defense Report, which warns that artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and digital impersonation are driving a new
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Africa: Microsoft - AI-Powered Cyberattacks Surge in Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa has become a testing ground for the world's most advanced cyberattacks, according to Microsoft's 2025 Digital Defense Report, which warns that artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and digital impersonation are driving a new wave of threats across the continent.

Africa: Africa Should Not Expect Much From Donald Trump

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse.
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Africa: Africa Should Not Expect Much From Donald Trump

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse.

Africa: African Countries Must Invest in Genomic Surveillance to Eliminate Rabies

[allAfrica] Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of h
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Africa: African Countries Must Invest in Genomic Surveillance to Eliminate Rabies

[allAfrica] Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of human cases are attributed to dog bites/ scratches. In our region, children are the most vulnerable, often bitten while playing with dogs, and too often not able to access timely post-exposure (PEP) treatment that includes wound washing and vaccines. Families are

Africa: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban -- Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of new pandemics still looms, and the urgency remains. As the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) began in Durban, South Africa, a big question emerge
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Africa: Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic? #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban -- Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of new pandemics still looms, and the urgency remains. As the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) began in Durban, South Africa, a big question emerged: Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic?

Africa: 'Africa Not a Guest, But Co-Architect' of Global Health Systems #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- Public health in Africa is at a pivotal moment, shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities.
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Africa: 'Africa Not a Guest, But Co-Architect' of Global Health Systems #CPHIA2025

[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- Public health in Africa is at a pivotal moment, shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities.

Africa: African Speakers Among Headliners at Responsible Governance and Ethics Event

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Responsible governance means leadership that balances accountability, transparency, and purpose in a world facing profound uncertainty and change, going beyond compliance or risk management, says South African ethics expert Liezl Groenew
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Africa: African Speakers Among Headliners at Responsible Governance and Ethics Event

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Responsible governance means leadership that balances accountability, transparency, and purpose in a world facing profound uncertainty and change, going beyond compliance or risk management, says South African ethics expert Liezl Groenewald.

Kenya: High Court Petitioned to Quash New Computer Misuse and Cyber-Crimes Law

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Renowned gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission have filed a petition seeking the High Court to nullify the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024.
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Kenya: High Court Petitioned to Quash New Computer Misuse and Cyber-Crimes Law

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Renowned gospel musician Reuben Kigame and the Kenya Human Rights Commission have filed a petition seeking the High Court to nullify the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2024.

South Sudan: «We Built the Camps to Save Lives. Now Let's Build the Path Home»

[allAfrica] Juba -- Over a decade ago, as South Sudan descended into violent conflict, the international community acted quickly to prevent mass atrocities. Protection of Civilians sites were established on UN bases to shelter those fleeing. These sites, prec
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South Sudan: «We Built the Camps to Save Lives. Now Let's Build the Path Home»

[allAfrica] Juba -- Over a decade ago, as South Sudan descended into violent conflict, the international community acted quickly to prevent mass atrocities. Protection of Civilians sites were established on UN bases to shelter those fleeing. These sites, precursors to today's IDP camps, were vital and lifesaving.

South Sudan: Comprehensive Treatment for Serious Mental Health Conditions in South Sudan

[MSF] «I knew I was unwell, but not a criminal,» says Samat Nyuk, a patient recovering from a mental health condition in Malakal, South Sudan. «I needed support, not punishment. What hurt the most was that my own family chose prison for me i
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South Sudan: Comprehensive Treatment for Serious Mental Health Conditions in South Sudan

[MSF] «I knew I was unwell, but not a criminal,» says Samat Nyuk, a patient recovering from a mental health condition in Malakal, South Sudan. «I needed support, not punishment. What hurt the most was that my own family chose prison for me instead of treatment.»

Namibia: Madame President - Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Courage to Redefine Power

[allAfrica] When Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took the oath of office earlier this year, she did more than just become the country's first female president. She challenged Africa's long-standing assumptions about who leads, when they should lead, and why
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Namibia: Madame President - Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Courage to Redefine Power

[allAfrica] When Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took the oath of office earlier this year, she did more than just become the country's first female president. She challenged Africa's long-standing assumptions about who leads, when they should lead, and why experience should not be mistaken for exhaustion.

Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

[UN News] The United Nations faces a «race to bankruptcy» unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.
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Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

[UN News] The United Nations faces a «race to bankruptcy» unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.

Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-DR Congo President Kabila Launches Movement To 'Save Congo'

[allAfrica] Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to «save» his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.
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Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-DR Congo President Kabila Launches Movement To 'Save Congo'

[allAfrica] Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to «save» his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Africa: More Than a Festival, Film Africa Is the Engine of Continental Cinema

[allAfrica] African filmmakers are no longer just asking for inclusion. They are claiming their place in the global film conversation.
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Africa: More Than a Festival, Film Africa Is the Engine of Continental Cinema

[allAfrica] African filmmakers are no longer just asking for inclusion. They are claiming their place in the global film conversation.

Kenya: Wetangula Adjourns House As Ruto Chairs Key Security Session On Raila Death

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly was on Wednesday morning adjourned following the demise of ODM leader and longtime opposition chief Raila Amolo Odinga.
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Kenya: Wetangula Adjourns House As Ruto Chairs Key Security Session On Raila Death

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly was on Wednesday morning adjourned following the demise of ODM leader and longtime opposition chief Raila Amolo Odinga.