Aftican Matters
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WHO Highlights the Importance of Vaccination in Africa During African Vaccination Week 2026
In a powerful message marking African Vaccination Week 2026 from April 24 to 30, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director…
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West Africa Leaders Reaffirms Commitment to Malaria Elimination at ECOWAS Summit
West African leaders have renewed calls for stronger regional cooperation to eliminate malaria across the subregion. President of Sierra Leone,…
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ECOWAS Health Ministers Seek Stronger Malaria Response Framework
West African health ministers have called for stronger regional collaboration to tackle malaria, citing weak coordination as a major setback.…
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West Africa Intensifies Efforts on Cross-Border Governance and Security
Efforts to improve border governance in West Africa have intensified as the Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu…
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Poor Governance, Inefficiency Costing Africa Billions In Health Sector – Africa CDC
Health authorities in Africa have expressed concern over massive losses in the sector, warning that nearly 40 per cent of…
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Slavery: Reparations Debate Intensifies as Commonwealth Leaders Reject UK Pushback
Debate has intensified over slavery reparations as Commonwealth politicians insist they will not back down despite UK criticism. In March,…
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PHEM Strategy for 2026–2028: Africa Moves to Boost Disease Detection and Rapid Response Capacity
A new continental push to improve health emergency readiness is underway, following the unveiling of a multi-year strategy by eHealth…
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ECOWAS Court Unveils “Justice 2030” Plan to Strengthen Regional Justice System
The ECOWAS Court of Justice is set to roll out a new five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening justice delivery, enhancing…
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Africa Still Carries 25% of Global TB Burden – WHO
Africa remains a hotspot for Tuberculosis (TB), accounting for roughly 25 per cent of global cases, the World Health Organization…
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ECOWAS Approves 2,000-Troop Force to Tackle Rising Security Threats
ECOWAS member states have moved to strengthen regional security by approving the formation of a joint counter-terrorism force to address…
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