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[RFI] Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

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[Ethiopian Herald] The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) reported that more than 1,142 tons of tea were exported to the global market in the 2023/24 fiscal year, generating over two million USD in revenue.

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[Premium Times] WHO estimates that AMR could lead to as many as 10 million deaths per year by 2050 if no effective measures are taken to address the issue.

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[Vanguard] A domestic carrier, Air Peace, has clarified reports that its aircraft flying from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Abuja suffered a windshield crack that led to panic among passengers.

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[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Hosanna Town Administration is preparing to inaugurate a 2.6-kilometer corridor development project, with an estimated cost of 200 million Birr, according to Mayor Dawit Tumdudo.

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[Vanguard] Calabar -- Suicide and depression have been described as ravaging evil wind destroying family, communities at large and must be stopped before further harm was done.

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[Leadership] The leadership crisis at the national echelon of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) is responsible for the defection of members from Nasarawa State.

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[Liberian Observer] Finance and Development Planning Minister, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has emphasized the significant role of the United States in Liberia's development during a courtesy meeting with U.S. Ambassador Mark C. Toner.

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Mali marked on Sunday (Sep. 22) the 64th anniversary of its indepedence. Events took place across the nation as well as in the capital where the transitional president attended ceremonies.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives in Mombasa have summoned senior officials from Mombasa County in connection with the recent abduction and sexual assault of a blogger critical of the county governor.

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[allAfrica] Dakar -- On September 22, 2024, the discovery of a dug-out canoe with at least 30 bodies was made off the coast about 70km from Dakar. The national navy was informed and Immediately deployed to the area, where the patrol boat towed the vessel to port, according to the Ministry of the Armed Forces statement.

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[Africa Check] No, 'Indian remedy' won't reverse high blood pressure - see a doctor instead

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The 5-day Africa Aerospace and Defence Trade and Exhibition brought together a range of key local and international guests looking for business opportunities in South Africa’s defence industry. The next edition will be held in 2026.

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One of the most notable developments is the formation of a new coalition called the "Bloc of Liberals and Democrats" (BLD) - Takku ("unite" in Wolof).

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[OCHA] Port Sudan -- As world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, urged Member States and the international community to focus on the plight of millions of people in Sudan who have endured more than 17 months of brutal conflict, which has resulted in the world's fastest-growing civilian displacement and humanitarian crisis.

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[Nile Post] Family Medical Point(FMP) , a non for profit organization has engaged women and sex workers at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe Municipality on preventing HIV.

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[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has received a substantial boost in its fight against the Mpox outbreak, thanks to a donation of sample collection kits worth shs56 million from the World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda.

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[Capital FM] New York, US -- Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Chairmanship has continued to gather momentum after President William Ruto secured support from Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a meeting in New York.

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[IPS] United Nations -- Somalia is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the nation's security. This crisis is a result of the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. Altercations between clan-based operations have caused a host of issues over the years, including over 596 civilian casualties, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Tensions have greatly intensified in 2024, with levels of internal displacement and food insecurity increasing rapidly.

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[Business Day Africa] Kenya Airways (KQ) lost at least Ksh80 million in a single day due to the recent industrial action against Adani by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the airline's chief executive Allan Kilavuka has said.

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[Business Day Africa] Kenya's President William Ruto called for Africa to reduce its reliance on foreign aid and push for self-reliance in healthcare at the launch of a new financing program aimed at transforming the continent's medical sector.