In 2022, the WHO recommended the innovative long-acting injectable version of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), as part of a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. CAB-LA has been described as a potential game-changer in the fight against HIV, a disease that has affected many people. Nearly 40 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2023, […]
Perhaps only in New York City can you catch three, excellent, completely different African music shows over the course of a Monday and Tuesday night in November. Afropop hosted two visiting supporters from Oregon, and we could hardly have guided them to a more spectacular two nights of music. It began at Le Poisson Rouge
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Reacting to this morning’s release of several draft decision texts at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Ann Harrison, Amnesty International’s Climate Justice Advisor, said: “One of COP29’s top priorities was to secure an agreement on the provision of climate finance to the countries and communities on the frontlines of climate change. The draft text on the
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The future of childhood ‘hangs in the balance’ as three major global forces reshape children’s lives, according to UN Children’s Fund UNICEF’s flagship report released on World Children’s Day. ‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future of Childhood in a Changing World’, explores three megatrends young people face including climate disasters, demographic shifts
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China’s long-standing relationship with Africa and other developing nations stands as a testament to its commitment to shared growth and mutual respect. In an era where global alliances often tilt towards exploitation, China’s approach–particularly under the Communist Party of China (CPC)–promotes a partnership model built on trust, fairness, and mutually beneficial outcomes. Professor Xie Chuntao,
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Most African central banks weighing interest rates over the next three weeks are set to lower them, wary that the window to ease further may narrow after Donald Trump becomes US president. Of the 14 monetary authorities due to give rate decisions, eight including South Africa and Kenya are foreseen cutting, five are expected to
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Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines. Pneumonia, urinary tract infections and sepsis are some of the infections that are usually treated with antibiotics. Newborn babies are particularly at risk from infections by antimicrobial resistant bacteria. This is
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Accessible reproductive and child health services through the Health Services and Capacity Strengthening Project (PRSCS) allowed increase of the number of births attended by skilled health personnel by more than 10 times, from 66,544 to 701,314. Health infrastructure was improved with 81 health centers equipped with a solar powered water supply system, also
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Global coffee prices eased this week following the extension of the European Union’s deforestation law and favourable rainfall in Brazil. Arabica prices retreated from a 13-year high in December futures trading, while robusta declined from last week’s one-month peak. Improved precipitation in Brazil and the delayed implementation of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) alleviated immediate
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Following the intervention and impact on humanity, the African Union Commission, AUC, has deemed it fit to honour Nigeria rising street music artist, Christopher Ogar (aka Jay Moni) with the prestigious ‘Ambassador for Global Peace Award’. The Award is being conferred on Jay Moni, CEO Jaytech Group of Companies and a BOT of the Wayward
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