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Africa: Africa Must Fund Its Own Maternal Health - NNN

AllAfrica | 9/29/2026, 11:04:41 AM

[New Era] New York -- African countries must stop relying too heavily on external support to keep mothers and children alive and instead invest more of their own money in maternal and child health, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said.

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Southern Africa: Upholding Information Integrity and Democratic Resilience in Southern Africa

[MISA] Addressing information disorder requires sustained capacity-building and regional cooperation, as exemplified by initiatives such as MISA's Connected Media, Informed Citizens project, which supports journalists and citizens in combating disinformation.

9/29/2026, 11:01:11 AM

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Startup awards will drive regional integration, job creation, says ECOWAS - Peoples Gazette Nigeria

Startup awards will drive regional integration, job creation, says ECOWAS Peoples Gazette Nigeria

9/29/2026, 10:42:06 AM

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France24 Africa

Ebola a 'terrifying disease': Conflict-ravaged DRC faces overburdened healthcare system

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Stephanie Hoffmann, Project Coordinator for Butembo, North Kivu, Doctors Without Borders. The Ebola outbreak is hitting a region already ravaged by decades of armed conflict, insecurity, and an overwhelmed health system. As the epidemic's epicenter shifts from Ituri to North Kivu, the disease is spreading and the transmission is accelerating. In Butembo, a densely populated city of around 2 million, health workers themselves are being placed in an impossible position, often caring for their neighbors and relatives without adequate protective equipment.

9/29/2026, 10:09:02 AM

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Africa: The Takeaway Day 6 - General Debate Ends With Call to Turn Words Into Action

[UN News] After six days of speeches from the UN General Assembly podium, one word rose above all others: peace. This final edition of The Takeaway distils the messages he said reverberated through the Assembly Hall and looks at where the 193-member body goes from here.

9/29/2026, 8:40:54 AM

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DE-CIX, CVTelecom eye Atlantic corridor - ITWeb Africa

DE-CIX, CVTelecom eye Atlantic corridor ITWeb Africa

9/29/2026, 8:23:47 AM

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Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré opens first gold refinery in Ouagadougou - BBC

Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré opens first gold refinery in Ouagadougou BBC

9/29/2026, 8:01:24 AM

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Senegal hires adviser Sodali to seek out bondholders - CNBC Africa

Senegal hires adviser Sodali to seek out bondholders CNBC Africa

9/29/2026, 6:59:04 AM

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DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom plan South Atlantic corridor - tech dot africa

DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom plan South Atlantic corridor tech dot africa

9/29/2026, 6:59:00 AM

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World Rabies Day: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Human Deaths From Rabies - Zawya

World Rabies Day: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Calls for Collective Action to Eliminate Human Deaths From Rabies Zawya

9/29/2026, 6:11:00 AM

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I went to Africa to tell stories – I didn’t expect God to change me - Premier Woman Alive

I went to Africa to tell stories – I didn’t expect God to change me Premier Woman Alive

9/29/2026, 6:06:15 AM

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Togo Motorcycle Market is among the largest in Africa - Motorcycles Data

Togo Motorcycle Market is among the largest in Africa Motorcycles Data

9/29/2026, 6:05:59 AM

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Africa: Africa Must Build Epidemic Preparedness Before the Next Outbreak

[Nile Post] Africa's ability to respond to the next epidemic will depend less on how many researchers it trains or scientific papers it publishes and more on whether the continent can detect outbreaks, conduct research and make critical decisions faster when a health emergency strikes.

9/29/2026, 5:33:43 AM

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Africa: Paying for Health Care for All - Fiscal Consent Across Africa

[Afrobarometer] Public support for higher taxes depends on whether the state can deliver.

9/29/2026, 5:13:02 AM

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Levenbank distillery to introduce West African fonio grain to new whisky series - The Scotsman

Levenbank distillery to introduce West African fonio grain to new whisky series The Scotsman

9/29/2026, 5:00:00 AM

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Africa: Child Malnutrition Is One of Africa's Biggest Health Challenges - Food Aid Is Only Part of the Solution

[The Conversation Africa] Malnutrition among children under five remains one of sub-Saharan Africa's most persistent public health challenges. Countries and development partners have introduced numerous nutrition programmes. Yet millions of young children continue to suffer from poor nutrition.

9/29/2026, 4:35:48 AM

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Fortuna Mining Targets 500,000 Gold Ounces With West Africa Expansion - Yahoo Finance

Fortuna Mining Targets 500,000 Gold Ounces With West Africa Expansion Yahoo Finance

9/29/2026, 12:02:00 AM

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Africa: 'Define Success by Problems You Tackle and Solve' - Prof Moghalu to USIU-Africa Grads

[allAfrica] Nairobi -- Commencement address by At the 48th Commencement Ceremony of the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) on September 26, 2026

9/28/2026, 10:44:35 PM

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France24 Africa

Ethiopian forces claim to have retaken key Tigray town

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's army says it's seized a key city in the northern region of Tigray amidst escalating conflict with local rebels. Also, two mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 28 dead. Plus Ugandan activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje is facing court after she turned up following days of uncertainty about her whereabouts.

9/28/2026, 8:32:38 PM

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West African Resources at Mining Forum Americas 2026: cash, dividends and growth - Investing.com India

West African Resources at Mining Forum Americas 2026: cash, dividends and growth Investing.com India

9/28/2026, 8:25:48 PM

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More equitable fishing access agreements could help address malnutrition in West Africa, Oceana-led study finds - seafoodsource.com

More equitable fishing access agreements could help address malnutrition in West Africa, Oceana-led study finds seafoodsource.com

9/28/2026, 7:41:46 PM

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West Africa Water Forum adopts shared regional security agenda - Channel Africa

West Africa Water Forum adopts shared regional security agenda Channel Africa

9/28/2026, 7:40:17 PM

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FVI: Gold output will surpass 500,000 ounces by 2028, fueled by major West African project expansions - TradingView

FVI: Gold output will surpass 500,000 ounces by 2028, fueled by major West African project expansions TradingView

9/28/2026, 6:26:18 PM

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