Africa: Time to Embrace HIV Prevention Tools While We Wait For The Cure

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference focused on the challenging and fast-growing field of HIV prevention research. Here Ncube shares her thoughts on HIV cure vs prevention... The global fight against the HIV epidemic has witnessed great progress over the past decades. However, there’s one harsh truth scientists are reminding us of at the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P […]

October 10, 2024

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Rwanda: Fact Sheet – HHS Actions to Support Response to Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda

[ad_1] U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFact SheetOctober 7, 2024 On September 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of Health reported cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in seven districts around the country and declared an outbreak. As of October 6, 2024, Rwanda has reported 49 cases and 12 deaths from MVD. The United States is taking a whole of government approach, working in partnership with the government of Rwanda, WHO, Africa CDC, and other international partners to […]

October 10, 2024

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Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work

[ad_1] THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST The Mastercard Foundation is seeking a technical partner (or consortium of partners) to support the rollout of the next editions of the Young Africa Works Dialogue Series during 2025. The objective is to onboard a partnership that can provide technical, operational and implementation expertise in knowledge mobilization, stakeholder engagement, hosting youth-led intergenerational dialogue, event management, and post-event outputs to ensure the successful execution of the dialogue series. Submissions are open […]

October 10, 2024

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Nigeria/Libya: Super Eagles Camp Bubbles As 20 Players Train for Double Clash Against Libya

[ad_1] Ballon d'Or nominee and Atalanta of Italy hot striker, Ademola Lookman as well as Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface and 18 other invited players for the crucial AFCON 2025 qualifying double-header games against Libya have arrived at the team camp in Uyo in preparation for Friday's first leg match. . . Also amongst the early birds in camp were Captain William Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Samuel Chukwueze and Benjamin Tanimu. Others are Goalkeeper Stanley […]

October 10, 2024

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Nigeria/Ghana: Nigeria, Ghana Renew Rivalry in CHAN Qualifiers

[ad_1] The Nigeria-Ghana rivalry is expected to produce an electrifying two-legged affair, with both teams vying for a spot in the prestigious tournament. The stage is set for a thrilling "Jollof Derby" as Nigeria and Ghana face off in the second round of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers in December. The two teams were paired during the draw at CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Ghana will host the first leg between 20-22 December while Nigeria […]

October 10, 2024

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Uganda: Lydia Mugambi’s Artistic Legacy Celebrated in Solo Show

[ad_1] The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist's distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a delicate sense of freedom in choice of material, composition and subject matter. To say that Lydia Mugambi is one of the senior underrated artists in Uganda is not an understatement. This is mostly because her name has not made waves like some of her contemporaries like, Theresa Musoke who graduated from Margret Trowell School […]

October 10, 2024

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Nigeria: Three Nigerians Offer Lifeline to Ailing Football Legend Peter Fregene

[ad_1] Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. Three Nigerians have volunteered to support the treatment of Nigerian football icon Peter Fregene, fondly known as 'Apo,' who lies critically ill at Obule Medical Centre in Sapele, Delta State. Renowned sports journalist and former Nigerian international Segun Odegbami shared the update, expressing gratitude for the generosity. "The Creator of Life has shown up," Mr Odegbami wrote. "What Peter Fregene needs most […]

October 10, 2024

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Africa – Countries On the Cusp of Abolition Must Take a Stand Against the Death Penalty

[ad_1] Three sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all, paving the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps, said Amnesty International on World Day Against the Death Penalty (10 October). Kenya and Zimbabwe currently have bills tabled to abolish the death penalty for all crimes, while Gambia, which has made steady progress against this cruel punishment since 2017, has commenced a constitutional amendment […]

October 10, 2024

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Africa: UN Calls for Safer Migration From Horn of Africa to Gulf Countries

[ad_1] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The head of the U.N. International Organization for Migration, or IOM, is calling for safe migration to and from the Gulf countries as the dangerous eastern Horn of Africa route claims more lives. The so-called eastern route runs from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf by way of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Yemen. Migrant workers, mainly from Ethiopia but also from other East African countries, travel over the route in […]

October 10, 2024

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