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Mental health initiatives in African countries are reducing stigma, expanding services, and fostering community and policy support across the continent

Key Points Namibia is considering joining the UN space treaty. Partnerships target space, cybersecurity, and counterterrorism. New laws support anti-terrorism and financial crime efforts. Namibia is exploring deeper ties with …

Key Points Mpox cases exceed 50,000 in 2024, 1,083 deaths recorded. Central Africa hardest hit, accounting for 85.8% of cases. Comorbidity with HIV heightens mpox mortality risks. Africa’s mpox outbreak …

Key Points Boko Duma pledges unity and prosperity. Inauguration attended by African leaders and citizens. Duma’s administration to prioritize economic growth, welfare. Botswana celebrated a historic day on Friday as …

The Nigeria Human Rights Commission finds no evidence of alleged military abuses, refuting reports of a secret abortion program in the Boko Haram conflict zone

Key Points Safaricom’s net income fell 17.7% due to currency losses. Full-year earnings forecast to be $731 million–$778 million. Ethiopian unit to break even by 2027 amid challenges. Safaricom, East …

KEY POINTS Oil revenue funds 80% of Nigeria’s budget. Oil dependency causes vulnerability to price shocks. Diversifying sectors like agriculture strengthens stability. Nigeria, Africa’s third largest economy with a gross …

Paramilitary siege in Sudan’s al-Hilaliya leaves over 73 dead, with rising illness and displacement compounding the region’s growing humanitarian crisis

Key Points Protests followed Frelimo’s contentious election victory in October 9. At least 18 killed in police crackdown. Mozambique’s Constitutional Council reviewing election discrepancies. In Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, police used …

Africa strengthens governance and cooperation to protect resources from exploitation