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UNICEF's Impact: Saving Children from Untreated Childhood NCDs in Zimbabwe

Ten-year-old Kelly from Zimbabwe received a life-saving diabetes diagnosis and treatment at Kadoma General Hospital after her mother sought help for her increasingly severe symptoms, highlighting the crucial role of UNICEF in addressing the rising prevalence of childhood non-communicable diseases (N...

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\"Burkina Faso's Traore: Popular Anti-West Leader Amidst Worsening Crisis\"\

In Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore's leadership, marked by anti-Western sentiment and worsening security resulting in over 7,200 deaths in the past year according to ACLED data and 2.1 million displaced people, resonates with some young Africans despite the country's deteriorating humanitarian ...

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Chimpanzees Use Medicinal Plants for First Aid in Uganda

Researchers in Uganda's Budongo Forest observed chimpanzees using medicinal plants in multiple ways to treat wounds and injuries, including on unrelated individuals, suggesting empathy and a sophisticated understanding of plant-based medicine.

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Senegal's AFCON Winning Coach Takes on Libyan Football Revitalization

Aliou Cissé, the 2021 AFCON-winning coach of Senegal, has been appointed as the new coach of the Libyan national football team, aiming to improve their global ranking (currently 117th) and qualify for the 2027 AFCON.

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AU Targets 60% African Vaccine Production by 2040

The African Union aims to produce 60% of Africa's vaccines by 2040, planning to produce eight vaccines between 2025 and 2030, and training over 100 professionals; however, securing $1.2 billion in funding remains a key challenge.

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US Aid Cuts Cause Catastrophic Health Crisis in Africa

US President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid has led to severe disruptions in vital healthcare programs across Africa, including South Africa's HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs, causing potential death tolls of up to 1.3 million and reversing decades of progress.

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Ghana Reintroduces Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Amidst Widespread Domestic Support

Ghana's Parliament reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill proposing prison sentences up to five years for promoting LGBTQ+ activities; despite international criticism, it has strong domestic support rooted in long-standing societal intolerance, exemplified by a 2006 government ban on an LGBTQ+ conference.

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Resurgence of Boko Haram Attacks in Northeastern Nigeria

Boko Haram attacks in northeastern Nigeria have sharply increased in 2024, reaching 191 incidents compared to 105 in 2022, resulting in widespread fear and over 35,000 deaths since 2009 according to the UNDP, and prompting concerns about the group's resurgence despite military presence.

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Chinese Agricultural Program Boosts African Crop Yields

China's agricultural education program, launched in 2009, has trained over 90 African students from 13 countries in modern farming techniques, resulting in significantly increased crop yields and incomes, particularly in maize production, exemplified by a Malawian farmer tripling her income and incr...

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WMO Report: Extreme Weather Intensifies African Challenges

The 2024 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement in Africa, with 2024 ranking as one of the warmest years on record and marine heatwaves reaching record levels.

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Climate Action
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African Climate Survey: National Governments Bear Primary Responsibility

A survey of over 26,000 Africans in 39 countries reveals 45% hold their national governments most responsible for climate action, contrasting with 13% blaming wealthy nations and 8% blaming businesses; the study, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlights the disparity between Afr...

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Mauritania's Crackdown on Irregular Migration: Fewer Arrivals to Canary Islands, Human Rights Concerns Remain

Mauritania's intensified crackdown on irregular migration in 2025 led to over 30,000 migrant interceptions, thousands of expulsions, and a significant decrease in Canary Island arrivals; however, human rights concerns persist.

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