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Kenya declared free of sleeping sickness: A major milestone in public health
Daily Star
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August 16, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem—making it the tenth country to achieve this milestone. HAT is the second...
OPEC Partners with African Energy Week 2025
Business Ghana
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OPEC's participation comes at a pivotal moment for African energy. Countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Libya – as well as emerging producers like Senegal and Namibia – already play central...
Kenya Achieves Elimination of Human African Trypanosomiasis as A Public Health Problem
MedEdge MEA
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August 9, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone. HAT is the second...
Kenya declared free of sleeping sickness as public health problem
The Standard
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Public Health PS Mary Muthoni during the celebration on the elimination of the Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) commonly known as sleeping sickness. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Kenya has been officially validated by the World Health Organisation...
Kenya achieves elimination of human African trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness as a public health problem
The National Tribune
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August 8, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone. HAT is the second...
Equatorial Guinea’s economy grew by an estimated 0.9% in 2024 compared to 5.1% in 2023 – says World Bank
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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July 23, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2025: The World Bank issued today the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyses the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of a comprehensive accounting of...
Russian Naval Training Ship Docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made port in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to African Initiative, which reported the arrival on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
'I was married at 12, a mother by 14 and a widow before I was 19'
Irish Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom, a woman who grew up in one of the most rural and conservative communities in Iran, has a heart-wrenching tale of child marriage that sheds light on the ongoing atrocities in the country. Tara Kangarlou, an award-winning journalist,...
'I was 12-year-old bride, a mother at 14 and a widow before I was 19'
The Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom is a woman who was raised in one of Iran's most remote and traditional communities, and her devastating experience of child marriage highlights some of the atrocities still occurring in the nation today. Acclaimed journalist Tara...
'I was married at 12, a mum by 14 and widow with two small children at 19'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom is a woman who was raised in the most remote and traditional communities in Iran and her heartbreaking tale of child marriage illuminates some of the atrocities occurring in the nation today. Acclaimed journalist Tara Kangarlou's book...
Russian training war-vessel docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to the African Initiative news agency on Sunday. The vessel, which belongs to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
Russia’s naval ‘Smolny’ makes second stop in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made its second official stop in Equatorial Guinea, marking the beginning of its latest international voyage, according to reports. Part of the Baltic Fleet, the vessel was welcomed in Malabo by...
Russian Warship Makes Second Visit to Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second formal visit, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. This ship is part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet and was welcomed in the capital city of...
Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...
Detained Man Says ICE Isn't Treating His Colon Cancer
The Daily Advance - North Carolina
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Los Angeles, CA (Capital & Main) Beyond the Border brings you human stories about the U.S. immigration system through original reporting from journalist Kate Morrissey and curated highlights from reporters across the country. The newsletter is...
Biomanufacturing: Scale-up vs Scale-out Economics
BioPharma Dive
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4 major trends shaping today’s oncology market
BioPharma Dive
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African countries that have eliminated sleeping sickness
Star
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Kenya was on August 2025 officially declared free of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem. The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Friday, effectively making Kenya the tenth...
Plumber from Axarquia brings water to Africa
Euro Weekly News
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August 11, 2025
“Paco el Cubano” in Equatorial Guinea. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Canillas de Aceituno In a small village in Equatorial Guinea, a small country in Central Africa, taps are finally running, thanks to a retired plumber from Axarquia. Francisco Martín,...
Top 10 African countries with the least improvement in government balance
Business Insider Africa
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August 14, 2025
When this equilibrium weakens year after year, the consequences are severe and far-reaching. A deteriorating general government balance, whether caused by dwindling income, excessive expenditure, or bad fiscal planning, undermines a country's...