[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.

[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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[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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[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

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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

[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

[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.

[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.

[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

[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?

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

[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.

[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.

[Premium Times] A video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed flames and thick smoke billowing from the furniture section of the market.

[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.

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's former presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has denied calling for street demonstrations on Monday.

[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.»

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[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.

[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.

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

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