Harare, Zimbabwe — Sex workers are the first to feel the effects, as mobile health clinics that offered condoms and preventative treatments disappear. Rumbidzai, a sex worker from the bustling settlement of Epworth in Harare, has been taking antiretroviral drugs since 2017. For over two years, the mother of three has relied on mobile clinics […]
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Tanzania has reduced maternal mortality by 80% in a seven-year period, from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 104 per 100,000 in 2022. The success is attributable to increased political commitment, an increased number of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn care (EmONC) facilities, a growing health workforce, a strengthened obstetric referral network, capacity
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For too many women across Africa and Asia, accessing quality healthcare and participating in research remains an uphill battle. Deeply rooted gender inequalities, power imbalances within households and cultural norms create formidable barriers, limiting women’s mobility and decision-making power in relation to their own health. These challenges perpetuate gender disparities and hinder progress towards better
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H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), has been honoured by the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia for his “Outstanding leadership in [advancing] the AU Peace and Security Agenda” particularly his contributions to Somalia’s peace efforts. H.E. Mr. Ali Mohamed Omar, the State Minister
Djbouti — CJTF-HOA veterinarian and medical staff trained military personnel on several medical life-saving procedures during a military working dog canine (K9) tactical combat casualty care class at Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti, Jan. 29, 2025. In the event a K9 is injured, any personnel with the training can perform life-saving procedures to aid a K9. The
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The challenge isn’t just defending Africa’s interests but managing a G20 in which one of its most powerful members is actively disengaged. When South Africa hosts the G20 summit this year, it will be the first time the gathering takes place on African soil. This milestone comes at a time of geopolitical flux, amplifying questions
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Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, spearheading Kenya’s last-minute efforts to secure Raila Odinga’s election as African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson. The Kenyan delegation in Addis includes more than 100 MPs as well as other leaders and government officials. A victory
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The banking sector, like many industries, stands at a crossroads, grappling with a tidal wave of shifting consumer expectations driven by emerging technologies and disruptive business models. Financial institutions across Africa are now racing not only to acquire new customers but also to retain existing ones–the majority being tech-savvy individuals under the age of 40.
The election of the Africa Union Commission (AUC) senior leadership including the next AUC chairperson for the 2025-2028 period will be a major development at the 38th AU summit, from February 15 to 16, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, officials have said. The summit will be held under the theme “Building a United Front to Advance
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Stuttgart, Germany — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first overseas trip in office. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) at Kelley Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2025, as part of his first
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