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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

sub-Saharan Africa

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Africa

Biden Administration supports AGOA re-authorisation

The Biden administration is supporting the early extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, allowing over 30 sub-Saharan African countries to maintain duty-free access to the U.S. market. Joy Basu, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, confirmed this during a press briefing, saying the United States supports an early re-authorization before AGOA expires in September 2025.    Since its enactment in 2000, the […]

todayJuly 30, 2024 29

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Africa leads in reducing new HIV infections – report

      By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency     Africa's prevention measures in the fight against new HIV infections are paying off, according to a new report by UN AIDS. The report, "The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads," unveiled on July 22 at the 25th International AIDS Conference in Munich, highlights that sub-Saharan Africa has achieved the steepest reduction in HIV cases compared to 2010. “Four […]

todayJuly 29, 2024 28

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Science & Technology

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Just_Super     By Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham; Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, Durham University; Shlomo Tarba, University of Birmingham, and Zaheer Khan, University of Aberdeen     Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow businesses of all sizes to become more efficient and reach new markets. For […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 20

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Health / Medical

What is cervical cancer and how can it be prevented? Answers to key questions

      By Abba Mallum, University of KwaZulu-Natal; Beatrice M’mboga Akala, University of the Witwatersrand; Maureen Bilinga Tendwa, Rhodes University; Rakiya Saidu, University of Cape Town; Stephen Avery, University of Pennsylvania; Twalib Ngoma, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, and Wil Ngwa, Johns Hopkins University     In 2020 the World Health Organization rolled out a global strategy to eradicate cervical cancer by 2030. This is the fourth-most […]

todayJune 24, 2024 19

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Namibia

Namibia Leads Sub-Saharan Africa in Gender Equality And Ranks 8th Globally

Namibia has achieved 8th place globally on the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index, closing 80.5% of its gender gap and leading Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa follows at 18th place worldwide. The index assesses gender parity across economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment, with Namibia excelling in all dimensions, ranking in the top 25 globally in each subindex. Bernadette Jagger, the Deputy minister.  

todayJune 19, 2024 64 2

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Girls usually read better than boys. Why this isn’t the case in some African countries

  Girls may encounter obstacles that hinder their educational participation and reading development. Hugh Sitton       By Pearl S. Kyei, University of Ghana     In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys. There are several reasons for this. Girls have been found to have more […]

todayJune 12, 2024 18

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Current Realities and the Future of Menstrual Hygiene for Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa

      The future of female youth within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) holds immense potential but faces significant challenges within the realm of sexual reproductive health such as with basic menstrual health hygiene. Many countries across the world have shifted focus to broader aspects of female health and wellness, with intimate care, pain management, eco-conscious and innovative menstruation products gaining popularity and mainstream appeal as part of a larger self-care […]

todayMay 29, 2024 5

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Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone – exciting progress on drugs to treat them

        By Steven R. Hall, Lancaster University and Nicholas Casewell, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine     The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, snakebite annually kills between 20,000 and 32,000 people, though a 2022 paper suggests this is likely a gross underestimate. Africa is home to […]

todayMay 21, 2024 13

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Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

Water bodies such as the Nile River, pictured here running through Juba in South Sudan, are included in the new model. Frontpage     By Mark Smith, University of Leeds and Chris Thomas, University of Lincoln     The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Mosquito vector populations sufficient to maintain malaria transmission occur within a […]

todayMay 20, 2024 21

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