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[The Conversation Africa] The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.
[UN News] In the heart of the Central African Republic (CAR), a nation long marked by conflict, Nina Mireille Yankinon stands as a symbol of resilience, leadership, and hope, dedicating her life to helping communities torn apart by war.
[RFI] Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday in Jerusalem in his first-ever state visit, which comes months after Israel officially recognised the breakaway African state.
[RFI] A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.
[The Conversation Africa] While many men are remembered as heroes of political struggles, women seldom get enough attention. Vesta Smith is a good example. She fought for South Africa's liberation from white minority rule, called apartheid.
[The Conversation Africa] Thirty-two years after South Africa became a democratic state, the futures of millions of young people in the country are shaped to a large degree by uncertainty, exclusion, poverty and discouragement. As one lens on this scene, unemployment in the age group 15-34 borders on 46%.
[The Conversation Africa] Miriam Makeba sang a famous song about the 16 June 1976 uprising in her birthplace, South Africa. The protest was a pivotal point in the fight against apartheid and white minority rule in the country. The song was called Soweto Blues and its opening lines go:
[RFI] Some of the West African film industry's biggest names are backing a new mentorship programme to support emerging women filmmakers. Showcased at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Mariama Lab project aims to help women bring their stories to a wider audience in the region and beyond.
[The Conversation Africa] It's 50 years since the Soweto uprising in South Africa. On 16 June 1976, tens of thousands of young black South Africans protested against being taught in the Afrikaans language (alongside English) at school.
[RFI] Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.
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South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.
[CAF] Morocco once again demonstrated why they remain one of world football's most respected emerging powers after holding five-time champions Brazil to an entertaining 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Saturday.
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Egypt president elsisi meets: Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Electricity and
Seychelles president dr patrick: The President of the Republic of Seychelles, Dr. Patrick Herminie, travelled to the United Arab Emirates this morning on
Ambassador gao wenqi attends: On June 12, Ambassador GAO Wenqi attended the donation ceremony of “Panda Pack Sports Packages”and delivered a speech
Eritrea annual festival of: The 13th annual festival of Orotta College of Medicine and Science, which had been underway for six months, concluded on 12
Eritrea ministry of defense: The Ministry of Defense has provided three months of vocational training to 175 of its members from the Naval Force, Air
U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders from some of the world's richest nations will meet in the French town of Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva from June 15-17 for the Group of Seven summit
Omar Artan was deported by US immigration official after an 11-hour interrogation in Miami
Already reeling from astronomical ticket prices, expensive flights and exorbitant hotel costs, fans have been outraged to discover that getting to some stadiums via rail will come with another hefty bill
As new cases of Ebola are reported in DR Congo, memories of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Liberia remain vivid for Dr. Jerry Brown
