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Africa’s Call for Permanent Membership in the UN Security Council

[ad_1] The formation of the United Nations is said to have a strong historical account. In the aftermath of WWI, it came into existence primarily with the name "League of Nations" with the prime aim of deterring further escalation of conflicts which are precariously attributable to catastrophic human and environmental devastation around the globe. The allied powers came together with the far-reaching agenda of establishing a global institution which plays a significant role in preventing conflicts from spreading further to […]

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Africa: Long-Lasting Protection – The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move through the research pipeline. These prevention tools are designed to transform the fight against HIV, particularly in places where daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been difficult to implement. Professor Nelly Mugo from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) considers what […]

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CEATEC begins near Tokyo as humanity enters ‘a new era’ with AI

[ad_1] Chiba – The Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies (CEATEC) kicked off in Chiba on Tuesday for a four-day run. The trade fair showcases products and services that employ artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to try making lives more convenient and work more efficient. The event at the Makuhari Messe convention center brings together 808 companies and organizations from Japan and abroad, including startups and universities. "We have entered […]

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Japan’s sale tax likely to remain 10% as big parties avoid third rail

[ad_1] Only a few smaller opposition parties in Japan are considering a reduction in the consumption tax rate ahead of the general election, with the main opposition and the ruling parties supporting the current rate of 10%.“If the consumption tax was abolished, it would create a hole of over ¥20 trillion in the budget,” Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan chief Yoshihiko Noda said during a debate hosted by Niconico, a […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Late Diagnosis Is Turning Cancer Into Death Sentence in Africa – This Project Wants to End That

[ad_1] African women die of breast cancer within five years in four out of five cases, compared to early diagnosis in developed countries. A growing number of cases of cancer and high mortality rates make cancer one of the most significant health issues in Africa. It is estimated that 50% of cancer cases in Africa involve breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers in adults. If urgent measures are not taken, cancer mortality in the region will reach approximately one […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 4

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Africa: Unicef Urges Global Action As 800 Million Children Lack Basic Hygiene Services in Schools

[ad_1] More than 800 million children around the world lack access to basic hygiene services, including water and soap, at their schools, according to the United Nations. The staggering figure, shared ahead of Global Hand washing Day, underscores the urgent need to improve hygiene infrastructure to protect children's health and well-being. Marking Global Hand washing Day on Tuesday, UNICEF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring every child has access to hand washing facilities. The lack of basic hygiene in schools leaves […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Africa: Nearly Two Million Severely Malnourished Children at Risk of Death Due to Funding Shortages for Therapeutic Food

[ad_1] UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting, also known as severe acute malnutrition, are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat wasting, UNICEF warned today. Levels of severe wasting in children under five years remain gravely high in several countries, fueled by conflict, economic shocks and climate crises. "In the […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 4

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Zimbabwe/Namibia: Walter Musona’s Brace Inspires Warriors to Cruise Past Namibia With a 3-1 Win

[ad_1] WALTER Musona's brace inspired Zimbabwe to a 3-1 win over Namibia in a Group J 2025 AFCON Qualifiers match played at Orlando Stadium on Monday evening. The victory saw Zimbabwe recording a double over Namibia in four days, following Thursday's 1-0 win at the same venue in a first-round tie. Zimbabwe had a poor first-half show which had nothing to write home about except for Terrence Dzvukamanja's 43rd missed opportunity from the edge of the box when he channelled […]

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Nigeria: President Tinubu Demands Justice for Super Eagles After Libyan Ordeal

[ad_1] President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, condemned the incident, describing it as "unsportsmanlike and inhumane." Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the safe return of the Super Eagles, the national football team, after their harrowing experience in Libya. The team was subjected to inhumane treatment at a Libyan airport, prompting the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw from the scheduled match. President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special […]

todayOctober 15, 2024 2

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Libya/Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns ‘Inhuman Treatment’ of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Justice

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply moved by the 'inhuman treatment' endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcoming their safe return to Nigeria. The harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to withdraw the Super Eagles from a scheduled 2025 AFCON qaualifier match on Tuesday. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President […]

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