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Africa: Third Meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee Regarding the Upsurge of Mpox 2024

Africa: Third Meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee Regarding the Upsurge of Mpox 2024

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) is hereby transmitting the report of the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee (Committee) regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. Concurring with the advice unanimously expressed by the Committee during the […]

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Africa: The First Fossil Thrips in Africa - This Tiny Insect Pest Met Its End in a Volcanic Lake 90 Million Years Ago

Africa: The First Fossil Thrips in Africa – This Tiny Insect Pest Met Its End in a Volcanic Lake 90 Million Years Ago

Thrips are tiny insects – their sizes range between 0.5mm and 15mm in length and many are shorter than 5mm. But the damage they cause to crops is anything but small. A 2021 research paper found that in Indonesia “the damage to red chilli plants caused by thrips infestation ranges now from 20% to 80%”.

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Africa: 'Without Us, There Is No Future' - Youth Take Over UN Women's Commission

Africa: ‘Without Us, There Is No Future’ – Youth Take Over UN Women’s Commission

“Support us and include us” to achieve real progress on advancing equal rights for all, young leaders told the Commission on the Status of Women, as the forum wrapped up the first week of its annual session at the UN Headquarters, in New York, on Friday. “Support us and include us in intergovernmental processes,” said

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Africa: Trump Freezes U.S.-Funded Media Outlets Including Voice of America

Africa: Trump Freezes U.S.-Funded Media Outlets Including Voice of America

President Donald Trump’s administration on Saturday began making deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming, with the organization’s director saying all VOA employees have been put on leave. “For the first time in 83 years, the storied Voice of America is being silenced,” Michael Abramowitz, the organization’s director, said in a

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Africa: William Kabogo to Headline Africa Ciso Summit

Africa: William Kabogo to Headline Africa Ciso Summit

The stage is set for the biggest gathering of cybersecurity professionals in Africa, the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated for 19 & 20 March 2025 at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, the summit will bring together CISOs, CIOs, Heads of IT, tech leaders, government officials, regulators, and industry experts from across Africa

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African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices

African Book Fair in Paris Celebrates Diversity of Diaspora Voices

The fourth edition of the African Book Fair is under way in Paris, with Diaspora Travels as its theme. Cameroon and Brazil are the guests of honour during the three-day event, which brings together hundreds of authors, publishers and readers. Founded by French artist Erick Monjour in 2021, the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris

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Africa: Tikay Revealed As Official Mascot for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

Africa: Tikay Revealed As Official Mascot for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™

The Official Mascot for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025™, named TiKay, has been unveiled on the Indian Ocean Island that will play host to the prestigious global competition from 1-11 May, 2025 in Victoria on the island of Mahé. TiKay’s name derives from the French word “petit” meaning “small” and the shortened

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African Coaches On the Rise - a New Era for the Continent's National Teams

African Coaches On the Rise – a New Era for the Continent’s National Teams

When Emerse Faé guided Cote d’Ivoire to 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations glory on home soil last year, the achievement was more than just a footballing triumph. It was a sign of a shifting tide. For the third straight TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, an African coach led his country to continental success. Faé followed

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Africa: Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath As African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

Africa: Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge Takes Oath As African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy

Her Excellency Lerato Dorothy Mataboge has officially taken the oath of office as the new African Union (AU) Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy. In her new role, she is entrusted with advancing the AU’s steadfast commitment to sustainable infrastructure development, equitable energy access, and seamless digital connectivity of the continent. The momentous ceremony, held on

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Africa: Lake Chad Basin Insurgents Raise the Stakes With Weaponised Drones

Africa: Lake Chad Basin Insurgents Raise the Stakes With Weaponised Drones

ISWAP’s enhanced operations and use of drone attacks represent a turning point for counter-terrorism in the region. The 24 December 2024 attack on Nigeria’s Forward Operating Base in Wajiroko in the country’s north-east, marked the first known instance of a terrorist group in the region using drones in direct combat. Islamic State West Africa Province

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