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African Startup Moldiag Fills Mpox Testing Gap

Moldiag, a Moroccan startup, is the first African company to mass-produce and distribute mpox tests, addressing shortages and high costs in an outbreak affecting over 59,000 people across 20 African countries, fulfilling a post-COVID-19 commitment by African nations to reduce medical import dependen...

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Mahama Projected to Win Ghana's Presidential Election

John Mahama, Ghana's opposition candidate, is projected to win the presidential election with 61% of the vote from 12 of 16 regions, marking a significant comeback after losing the 2020 election amidst the nation's worst economic crisis in a generation.

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Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage

The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.

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"Mysterious Illness Outbreak in DRC's Panzi Region: 394 Infected, 30 Dead"

"A mysterious illness with flu-like symptoms has infected roughly 394 people in Panzi, DRC, causing at least 30 deaths, predominantly affecting children under five; the remote location and limited resources hinder effective response."

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DRC Investigates Deadly Disease Outbreak

In the DRC, an outbreak of an unknown disease has killed nearly 80 people out of 376 cases in Kwango province's Panzi district, with 40% of cases in malnourished children under 5, prompting investigations and preventative measures including limiting movement and mask mandates.

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"Krankheit X" in Kongo: Fast 400 Fälle, mindestens 17 Tote

In der kongolesischen Provinz Kwango verbreitet sich "Krankheit X", eine Krankheit mit grippeähnlichen Symptomen, die bereits fast 400 Fälle und mindestens 17 Kindertote verursacht hat; die Gesundheitsbehörden untersuchen verschiedene Erreger, während die hohe Sterblichkeitsrate auf Unterernährung u...

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Moroccan Startup Moldiag Fills Critical Mpox Test Shortage in Africa

A Moroccan company, Moldiag, is the first in Africa to produce mpox tests, filling a critical need as the continent battles an outbreak with over 59,000 cases and 1,164 deaths. The $5 tests are already being distributed to several African nations.

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Tanganyika's Independence: A 63-Year Retrospective

On December 9, 1961, Tanganyika celebrated independence by lowering the colonial flag and raising the national flag in Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium, while simultaneously raising the Uhuru Torch on Mount Kilimanjaro, symbolizing self-governance and hope for the future.

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\"DRC Outbreak: 71 Dead Amidst Delayed Response to Flu-Like Illness\"

\"A flu-like illness outbreak in the DRC's Kwango province sickened 406 people (mostly children under five) between October 24 and December 5, resulting in at least 71 deaths; delayed reporting and logistical challenges hindered the response. \"

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Mahama Wins Ghanaian Presidency

In Ghana's December 7, 2023, election, John Dramani Mahama won the presidency, defeating Mahamudu Bawumia, reflecting voter dissatisfaction with the current government's economic performance; Mahama secured 56.3% of the vote according to the NDC's internal count.

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BRI Boosts Global Growth, Refutes 'Debt Trap' Accusations: Former Ambassador

Gert Grobler, a former South African ambassador, asserts that China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has boosted global growth since 2013 by prioritizing infrastructure, trade, and investment, refuting Western accusations of a "debt trap" with data showing African nations owe Western institutions th...

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Mahama Wins Ghana's Presidency Amidst Economic Crisis

John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) won Ghana's presidential election with 57% of the vote, defeating Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), amidst a severe economic crisis and concerns about misinformation. Celebrations followed the announcement of the results ...

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