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Public Health: Africa Sounds the Alarm for Future Pandemics

Africa has significantly bolstered its public health education and pandemic preparedness through its experiences with crises such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and COVID-19. Recognising the link between health and climate change,.

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International Day to Protect Education from Attack: An African Imperative

“Education is not a privilege; it is a basic human right that no one can take away.” These words from Malala Yousafzai, a global advocate for education, resonate deeply on.

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Mental Health in Africa: Post-Pandemic Recovery Strategies

In the aftermath of pandemics such as COVID-19 and Ebola, Africa has demonstrated resilience in addressing the psychological impacts left in their wake. Despite the significant mental health challenges posed.

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Free Speech in Africa: Progress, Challenges, and the Digital Frontier

Free speech is a fundamental human right, as stated in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948. It is enshrined in various international conventions and.

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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Africa’s Role in the Global Fight

As the world faces the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), Africa emerges as a pivotal leader in the global battle against this silent pandemic. Far from being a passive.

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Mpox on the Move: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Since the declaration of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, as a public health emergency by the African Union’s health watchdog and the World Health Organization a few weeks ago, several.

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Africa’s Malnutrition Makeover: Rethinking Food Security Strategies

For decades, malnutrition has cast a long shadow over Africa. This problem is not merely about hunger, but about a lack of access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that.

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Why African Applicants Face Higher Visa Rejections

African visa applicants face stricter restrictions than those from other regions, leading to a disproportionately high rejection rate. In 2022, Africa had the highest visa rejection rate, with 30% of.

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Inside Africa’s Anti-Graft Agencies: A Corruption Crackdown

Corruption remains one of the most pervasive challenges facing African nations, but a determined effort is shifting the tide. Across the continent, anti-corruption agencies are working to eradicate corruption by.

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Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency

The African Union’s regional health body has declared the Mpox outbreak, commonly known as monkeypox, a public health emergency on the continent due to its highly infectious nature.   Data.

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