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Cape Verde: WHO Certifies Cabo Verde As Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification. Cabo Verde is the third country to be certified in the WHO African region, joining Mauritius and Algeria which were certified in 1973 and 2019 respectively. Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which accounted for approximately […]

January 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: With No Check On Abuses, ‘Civilians Bear the Brunt of Wartime Atrocities in the Horn of Africa’ – HRW

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — 2023 was a consequential year for human rights suppression and wartime atrocities, especially in the Horn of Africa, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch published Thursday. The rights group blames regional blocs and the international community for not doing enough to protect civilians. Governments in the Horn of Africa dealt with large-scale humanitarian crises in 2023. With no checks on abuses in Sudan and Ethiopia, civilians withstood the worst of atrocities committed in […]

January 12, 2024

Africa

Israel calls South Africa's genocide claim a distortion

[ad_1] Its lawyer rebuffs South Africa's accusations while defending actions in Gaza at the UN's top court. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024

Japan

It’s a changed landscape at the top as Osaka returns to the Australian Open

[ad_1] A lot has changed in the world of women’s tennis since the 2022 U.S. Open, when Naomi Osaka last played a major tournament.Aryna Sabalenka went from a good player who couldn’t get it done on the biggest stage to a great player who is defending a Grand Slam title for the first time this month in Melbourne.Coco Gauff, long pegged as a future No. 1 and the heir apparent […]

January 12, 2024

News

Tanzania: Matola Hails Simba’s Fighting Spirit

[ad_1] TANZANIA: SIMBA Assistant Head Coach, Suleiman Matola, hailed his charges' fighting spirit at Mapinduzi Semi Final against Singida Fountain Gate. Simba had a late comeback at the New Amaan Sports Complex in Zanzibar yesterday, levelling hence forcing to penalty shootouts. The comeback revived Simba's hope as the two sides shared the spoils following a 1-1 draw that forced the two sides to settle their difference through penalties, where Simba won 3-2. The victory secured Simba a ticket to the […]

January 12, 2024

Africa

Africa: In Numbers – TotalEnergies CAF AFCN

[ad_1] The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d'Ivoire 2023 is days away from commencing. In its 34th year, the previous 33 editions have been storied, laden with numerous records. ONE The Teranga Lions of Senegal broke their long-standing jinx in 2022 to win their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Cameroon following a disappointing year in 2019. TWO Côte d'Ivoire have won the Africa Cup of Nations two times in their history. They achieved this feat in […]

January 12, 2024

Africa

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

[ad_1] "This success reflects the hard work and dedication of countless health professionals, collaborators, communities and international partners. It is a testimony to what can be achieved through collective commitment to improving public health," Cape Verde's Health Minister Dr Filomena Gonçalves told the BBC. [ad_2] Source link

January 12, 2024

Japan

Yoasobi delivered the standout moment of ‘Kohaku.’ Why did some music fans hate it?

[ad_1] J-pop duo Yoasobi gave the 74th edition of NHK’s “Kohaku Uta Gassen” its standout moment — and a prime example of what the show needs to do in modern times.Near the end of the New Year’s Eve music bonanza, Yoasobi performed its 2023-defining hit, “Idol.” The duo went big with their performance, inviting nearly every other act considered an “idol” on the “Kohaku” lineup up on stage with them. […]

January 12, 2024

News

Nigeria: African Games, Olympics – Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes

[ad_1] Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. The Federal Ministry of Sports has released the list of sports the country will take part in at the 13th African Games, scheduled from 8 March to 23 March in Ghana. The ministry also released the names of athletes and sports that have so far qualified for the Olympics billed for Paris, France, from 26 July to 11 August. […]

January 12, 2024

jafriqradio

Cape Verde: WHO Certifies Cabo Verde As Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

Africa: With No Check On Abuses, ‘Civilians Bear the Brunt of Wartime Atrocities in the Horn of Africa’ – HRW

Israel calls South Africa's genocide claim a distortion

It’s a changed landscape at the top as Osaka returns to the Australian Open

Tanzania: Matola Hails Simba’s Fighting Spirit

Africa: In Numbers – TotalEnergies CAF AFCN

Cape Verde reaches malaria-free milestone

Yoasobi delivered the standout moment of ‘Kohaku.’ Why did some music fans hate it?

Nigeria: African Games, Olympics – Sports Ministry Releases Names of Qualified Athletes

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