Breakthrough as U.S. sends HIV prevention drugs to Africa
The United States has achieved a major scientific breakthrough by sending advanced HIV prevention drugs to Africa to support ongoing public health efforts.
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Strokes are on the rise in Africa: why the continent needs its own care guidelines
Stroke care service providers are left without standardised guidance on how to diagnose, treat and support stroke patients.
Nigeria remains Africa’s top oil producer, despite failing to reach OPEC quota for 3 months
Nigeria’s oil output rose slightly to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in October, maintaining its lead in Africa despite falling short of its OPEC quota for the third consecutive month.
Primate Ayodele issues fresh prophecies on Ghana, Mali, others
Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued fresh prophecies warning of political upheavals, leadership crises, and security threats across several African nations.
Nigeria’s poverty schemes ineffective, only 44% of welfare funds reach the poor – World Bank
A World Bank report says only 44% of Nigeria’s social safety-net benefits reach the poor, warning that low funding and poor design make the country’s welfare spending largely ineffective.
Obasanjo: U.S. never acted in Africa without informing Nigeria under my watch
Obasanjo reminisced on Nigeria’s past global influence and urged youths to take active leadership roles amid Trump’s controversial remarks on insecurity.
Ghanaian startup aims to redefine Africa’s workforce through data skills
Ghanaian entrepreneur Jeph Acheampong is transforming Africa’s tech landscape through Blossom Academy, which trains youth and professionals in data analytics and AI to boost employment and innovation.
Africa loses $10bn to medical tourism, NMA urges more health investment
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Africa loses about $10 billion yearly to medical tourism, with Nigeria accounting for $2 billion, urging investment in local healthcare to reverse the trend.
An African Vietnam in Nigeria? Trump vs Boko Haram, ISIS and others
It’s not “just” Nigeria, to start with. Terrorism in this region has been ongoing for many years. It’s one of Africa’s festering sores and has been more or less continuous.
Thailand death camp: Imo family cries for justice as son dies in Myanmar job scam centre
“Obinna and other young men across Africa were invited by the company in Myanmar in Thailand to work in a factory job.”