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Dr. Rasha Kelej and African & Asian First Ladies mark “World Hypertension Day” by building Cardiovascular Preventive, Cardiology, Diabetes Care and Endocrinology capacity through 997 Specialized Scholarships for 52 countries

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Dr rasha kelej and: Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks ‘World Hypertension Day 2026’

Former Ivorian president condemns imprisonment of political activists

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Eighty-year-old Laurent Gbagbo was re-elected as leader of the PPA-CI party at its congress this week.

Shakira and Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem

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Royalties from 'Dai Dai' are dedicated to FIFA's fund aiming to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

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An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

Residents of Ugandan capital fearful after Ebola death at local hospital

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Ugandan officials confirm that a Congolese man who died at the health facility had tested positive for the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever.

Cameroonian MMA heavyweight star scores first round knockout

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It was Francis Ngannou's second mixed martial arts bout in four years and he immediately teased the possibility of new fights.

South Sudan marks SPLA Day for first time since 2013 civil war

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The founding of the SPLA in 1983 saw the start of Sudan’s second civil war which ultimately led to South Sudan’s independence in 2011.

Africa: Africa Must Stop Treating Presidents as Permanent Rulers

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[allAfrica] The death of former Botswana president Festus Mogae should force Africa into an uncomfortable but necessary conversation: why does staying too long in power so often end badly on our continent?

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern

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Some 88 people have died from the highly contagious haemorrhagic fever in the DR Congo, with one death in Uganda, and at least 336 suspected cases.

Egypt Unveils Tombs From Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Era

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Egypt unveils tombs from: Egypt has opened two ancient tombs in the Al-Khokha archaeological zone on Luxor’s West Bank, offering visitors a rare window

South Africa’s Coastline Offers Spectacular Whale Watching

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Whale watching: Each year between June and November, southern right and humpback whales travel from Antarctic feeding grounds to the warmer waters of

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency

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The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.

Cameroon Explores Ways to Protect Sacred Wildlife Species

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In the grassroots kingdoms (fondoms) of western Cameroon, sacred animals like leopards, lions, elephants, and the brightly-colored Bannerman’s turaco

Nigeria’s Film Industry Pivots to Building Global Distribution

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Nigeria's film industry: Nigeria’s film industry, known globally as Nollywood, is entering a new phase after major streaming platforms reduced

Cape Town Ranked Among World’s Leading Cultural Cities

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Cape Town has earned a place on Time Out’s list of the world’s 20 top cities for art and culture, with local residents giving the city an 84% approval

How African Beauty Traditions Inspire Modern Clean Beauty

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African beauty: Long before the global beauty industry popularized serums and trending ingredients, African communities had developed sophisticated

Inside Senegal’s Sacred Laamb Arenas

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Inside senegals sacred laamb: Laamb, Senegal’s traditional wrestling sport, is far more than a physical contest. Rooted in village life and expressed

Nigerian TikTokers blend anime battles with African rhythms

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Nigerian tiktokers blend anime: Young Nigerian creators on TikTok are pairing anime fight sequences from shows like Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu

Cesária Évora’s Enduring Morna Legacy Heads to London

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Cape Verde, a small archipelago off the coast of Senegal, has permanently altered the global musical landscape, largely due to the late Cesária Évora.

Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO

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Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki Meets and Holds Talks with Egyptian Delegation

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Eritrea president isaias afwerki: President Isaias Afwerki received, at Denden Guest House in the late morning hours today, a senior Egyptian delegation

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