AU and WHO unveil roadmap to fight rising cholera cases fast
Africa launches a cholera response plan to save lives and secure vaccines across its 54 member states by 2030.
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Africa’s real size gains attention as old maps face growing criticism
Advocates and the African Union are campaigning to replace Mercator maps with the Equal Earth projection to show Africa’s true size.
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WHO warns funding gaps hinder Africa’s fight against mpox spread
Africa’s fight against mpox is slowed by limited vaccines and funding gaps even as some countries bring outbreaks under control.
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Kenya achieves milestone by eliminating deadly sleeping sickness
The WHO has announced that Kenya has successfully eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem after decades of sustained control efforts.
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Google pledges $37M to boost AI in Africa
Google announced a $37 million package to support AI research, startups, and education across Africa, focusing on agriculture, health, and language technologies.
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Dangote says cheap Russian fuels jeopardise Africa’s refinery boom
Africa pumps about 7 million barrels of crude a day but refines only 40 % of what it consumes, forcing the continent to import some 120 million tonnes of fuel annually
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Africa pushes for permanent UN Security Council seats
African Union ministers met in Zambia to push for permanent and rotational seats for Africa on the UN Security Council to improve the continent’s global influence.
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African military officers start 10-day official visit to China
African military officers began a 10-day visit to China to join defence exchanges and explore Beijing, Changsha and other key locations.
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US reduces development and diplomatic presence in Africa
Trump administration’s funding freeze, embassy closures threaten health, education, growth across continent
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Ukraine seeks to expand Africa ties at diplomacy forum
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha discussed support for Ukraine and deeper cooperation with multiple African counterparts in Antalya.
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