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WHO Awards $2 Million in Grants to Boost Pathogen Genomic Surveillance

WHO and partners award $2 million in grants to 13 recipients in LMICs to strengthen ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Africa
Measles outbreak

Kenya Faces Triple Health Emergency Amid Measles and Malaria Outbreaks

Kenya battles measles and malaria outbreaks amid climate change impacts, with health authorities ramping up ...
  • 28 November 2024
  • Africa
Namibia votes

Namibia Votes as Ruling Party Faces Unprecedented Challenge

Namibia votes in a pivotal election as the ruling SWAPO party faces its toughest challenge ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Africa
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Morocco Set to Legalize Cryptocurrencies with Regulatory Framework

Morocco is set to legalize cryptocurrencies with a new regulatory framework, aiming to boost financial ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Africa
WHO Africa

WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect Dies at 55

Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, WHO Africa Regional Director-Elect, has died at 55 in India while undergoing ...
  • 27 November 2024
  • Africa
Debt crisis

ECA Warns of Worsening Debt Crisis Across Africa

The ECA warns of worsening debt distress across Africa, with 40% of countries affected, and ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Abidjan-Lagos

Abidjan-Lagos Corridor: A Landmark Project to Boost West Africa’s Economy

The Abidjan-Lagos Corridor highway project, spanning five West African countries, aims to boost trade, connectivity, ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
Visa policy

Kenya’s Visa Policy Faces Criticism Amid Decline in African Openness Rankings

Kenya faces backlash over restrictive visa policies that contributed to its drop in the African ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
UNDP

Researchers, Experts Propose Strategies for Africa’s Development Challenges

At the African Economic Conference 2024, experts proposed strategies for addressing Africa’s development challenges, emphasizing ...
  • 26 November 2024
  • Africa
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Egyptian Tourist Boat Capsizes in Red Sea, 17 Missing

A tourist boat capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast near Hurghada, leaving 17 missing as ...
  • 25 November 2024
  • Africa
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