WHO and Partners Collaborate to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Zambia
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WHO and Partners Collaborate to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Zambia

The cholera outbreak in Zambia is rapidly spreading, prompting intensified efforts to save lives and curb the disease’s transmission. A

When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong
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When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong

This guest article is adapted from the author’s new book From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on

Alarming Rise of New Drug "Kush" is Causing Havoc in West Africa
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Alarming Rise of New Drug “Kush” is Causing Havoc in West Africa

In West Africa, a new drug called “kush” is causing widespread havoc, particularly in Sierra Leone, where it is estimated

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South Africa Requires Licenses For Virtual Asset Service Providers 

  South Africa is weighing issuing licenses to 36 virtual asset service providers (VASPs) later this month, the country’s financial watchdog has

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WHO Africa Releases Groundbreaking Guidance to Boost Fight Against Sickle Cell Disease

World Health Organisation (WHO) in the African Region today released groundbreaking new guidance to help strengthen efforts to address the

Nigeria, Kenya and S.A Recalls Johnson & Johnson Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxic Contamination
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Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe Have Joined Recall of Johnson & Johnson Children’s Cough Syrup

Regulators in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe have joined Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa in recalling a batch of Johnson &

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Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus Outbreak with Experimental Vaccine

Rwanda is confronting its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly virulent disease similar to Ebola. Since the outbreak

Major Internet Disruption Hits Several African Countries
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Internet Disruption Grips East Africa: Undersea Cable Faults Blamed

Over the weekend, residents of Kenya and the wider East African region experienced a significant internet downtime, attributed to faults

Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods
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Decline in West African coastal fish stocks threatens food security and livelihoods

Fish stocks along the West African coast have declined significantly over the past five decades, threatening food security and the