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Lupita Nyong’o condemns deadly crackdown on Kenya protests

[ad_1] Getty ImagesActress Lupita Nyong'o has condemned the Kenyan authorities' crackdown on huge anti-tax protests that began in June.Demonstrators were met with police brutality, according to rights groups, with dozens of people killed and numerous others abducted.Nyong'o, whose father was jailed and tortured under a former president, Daniel arap Moi, told the BBC: "It is chilling to know that this government is resorting to tactics that I had thought had […]

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Africa: Nigeria Xi Vs Libya – Lookman, Boniface Start in Attack

[ad_1] Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface and Moses Simon will lead Nigeria's attack against Libya in an AFCON 2025 Qualifier. The match is expected to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday, 5pm Nigeria time. Also in the starting eleven are goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, captain and defender William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, and Bruno Onyemeachi, in the midfield are Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and Alex Iwobi. Nigeria XI vs Libya: Nwabali, Aina, Onyemeachi, Bassey, Ekong, […]

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Africa health chief criticises US travel advice

[ad_1] Getty ImagesMost of those who have died from the Marburg virus in Rwanda have been healthcare workers US official advice against non-essential travel to Rwanda in light of the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is “not fair”, Africa’s top health official Jean Kaseya has said.The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) added that it was “not the treatment Rwanda and Africa deserve”.In […]

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Cameroon bans reports on condition of president

[ad_1] The Cameroonian authorities have banned the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, following rumours of his death.Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji told regional governors that these stories “disturb the tranquillity of Cameroonians”.“Any debate in the media about the president’s condition is therefore strictly prohibited,” he insisted, threatening that “offenders will face the rigour of the law.”The 91-year-old leader – in office for more than four decades […]

todayOctober 11, 2024 1

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Africa: ‘What Inspired Me Was to Provide Solutions to People’ – HIV Prevention Advocate Idah Mulala

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped with accurate knowledge and empowered to make informed decisions, they are more likely to engage in preventative behaviours, contributing to the broader goal of reducing HIV transmission affordably and sustainably. This approach also highlights the value of integrating community voices into research, ensuring that prevention methods are not only scientifically […]

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Siya Kolisi: South Africa captain says men must help grow women’s game

[ad_1] South Africa are playing in the second tier of WXV and will complete their campaign on Saturday against Italy, following a win over Japan and defeat by Australia.Crowds for some matches have been disappointing, with only a few hundred spectators in the 55,000-capacity DHL Stadium for Wales' game against Australia on the opening weekend.However, attendances have been better for the hosts' games with Kolisi estimating that he was one […]

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Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and collaboration with Africa CDC in containing the spread of the Marburg virus. ALSO READ: Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss "They also exchanged on various strategies to help enhance disease prevention as well as building increased capacity for manufacturing of vaccines and medical kits on the continent," […]

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Africa: World Mental Health Day – a Day With Serious Meaning for Humanitarian Workers

[ad_1] The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is "Mental Health at Work." We asked colleagues from around the world to share their thoughts on this theme in a context where crises and disasters continue to multiply. For this article, we gathered insights from our colleagues working in the health sector in the IFRC Africa region. Humanitarian workers face unique challenges: they operate in contexts of severe hardship, often under pressure, and in environments where safety is never guaranteed. […]

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Africa: Conference Deliberating On Africa’s Challenges, Opportunities Kicks Off in Addis

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — The Institute of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Al Jazeera Center for Studies, has organized a two-day conference with a theme "Africa: Challenges of Fragility and Capitalizing on International Competition." The conference has brought together experts, policymakers, and think tank representatives from the Middle East and Africa to discuss the multifaceted issues facing African nations, including regional security, the legacy of fragility, internal challenges and foreign engagement, proxy wars and transboundary militias, among other pressing […]

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