West Africa’s Family Planning Gains Face Funding Test as Aid Shrinks
Fifteen years of family planning gains in nine West African countries face a funding squeeze, putting governments under pressure to protect access.
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Joburg’s Biggest Voting Bloc is the One That Stays Home
JOHANNESBURG - The largest constituency in Johannesburg’s election battle belongs to no political party. It consists of more than 1.2 million registered voters…
Amnesty Demands AU Action as Fighting Returns to Tigray
Schools reportedly hit, communications cut and casualties mounting: renewed fighting in Tigray has prompted Amnesty International to demand urgent African Union action.
The Ebola Outbreak The World’s Vaccines Were Not Built For
Nearly 3,800 people have died in DRC’s largest Ebola outbreak. The virus has spread across seven provinces, there is no licensed vaccine specifically designed for it, and conflict is making patients harder to reach. Stopping it may depend as much on community trust as medicine.
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Bafana Stun Egypt in Cairo as Cameroon Edge Ivory Coast
A much-changed Bafana beat Egypt, Cameroon edged Ivory Coast and Mali held Morocco as African sides tested their depth ahead of November’s AFCON qualifiers.
Five Goals, One AFCON Ticket: Mofokeng Fires Bafana Ahead In Brutal Group D Race
Five goals, six points and a perfect start. Relebohile Mofokeng inspired Bafana Bafana to a demolition of Eritrea in Cairo, but in a group where only one non-host nation can qualify, every goal could matter.
In Elwak, Football Builds Bridges Between Soldiers and The Youth They Protect
In a border town where roads have been bombed and security patrols ambushed this year, soldiers, police officers and local youngsters put aside their uniforms and rivalries for a football tournament. The tackles and cheers offered more than entertainment. They provided a rare opportunity to build the trust and cooperation that can help keep Elwak safe.
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Turkish Fugitive Wanted For Rape and Kidnapping Arrested Near Durban
A Turkish man accused of kidnapping, raping and permanently injuring his fiancée has been arrested near Durban, ten days after another Turkish fugitive was caught in Cape Town.
The Ebola Outbreak The World’s Vaccines Were Not Built For
Nearly 3,800 people have died in DRC’s largest Ebola outbreak. The virus has spread across seven provinces, there is no licensed vaccine specifically designed for it, and conflict is making patients harder to reach. Stopping it may depend as much on community trust as medicine.
Steenhuisen Urges France and South Africa to Build, Not Just Trade
Steenhuisen tells French investors South Africa is open for business, but says the real test is whether investment pledges become factories, jobs, exports and stronger local supply chains.
