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Frank, in-depth discussion as Belgium and WHO map ahead priorities for collaboration

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In a three-day strategic dialogue, Belgium and WHO reviewed progress in their longstanding partnership, and agreed to further boost their collaboration on universal health coverage, health-systems strengthening and equitable access to essential vaccines, medicines and health technologies. The Belgian delegation – headed by H.E. Christophe Payot, Ambassador of Belgium to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva – discussed… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Strengthening public health across Lebanon with EIB Global

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On 6 March 2025, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), met at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg and signed an agreement for a €10 million grant to strengthen public health across Lebanon.  The initiative will re-establish Lebanon’s Central Public Health Laboratory and prioritize medication… Read More
Africa 

Deforestation threatens fish stocks and livelihoods in Central African Republic

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Deforestation is threatening fish populations and the livelihoods of fishing communities along the Mbali River, as residents of Boali report increasingly scarce catches. Jean-Romeo Senguemboli, a local fisherman, says trees are being cut down to produce charcoal for cooking and heating, worsening environmental pressures and making it harder for fishermen to earn a living. “Without trees, the land will burn,… Read More
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Johannesburg men run in purple briefs to raise prostate cancer awareness

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A crowd of men ran through Johannesburg in purple swim briefs on Friday to raise awareness about prostate cancer. They were taking part in the Hollard Daredevil Race, an annual event that seeks to draw attention to what researchers say is now the most common cancer in South Africa. According to the organizers, prostate cancer is not a topic often… Read More
Africa Business World 

Dangote launches Africa’s biggest refinery IPO, targeting retail investors

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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched the initial public offering (IPO) of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, marking what is expected to be Africa’s largest-ever share sale. The offer seeks to raise as much as $2.1 billion to support the refinery’s expansion plans and broaden public ownership of the facility. Dangote described the sale as a “people’s IPO,” saying it is… Read More
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How to Watch DXY Trading Costs on an Exness Demo Account

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An Exness demo account allows traders to observe DXY prices, spreads and simulated position costs without using real funds. It can be useful for learning where costs appear, seeing how they change during different trading sessions and testing whether a strategy remains viable after those costs are considered.  Demo conditions are similar to real-account conditions, but they are not identical.… Read More
Africa Sports World 

South Africa’s Cricket Summer Begins With Australia

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Australia’s visit opens a long South African cricket summer, with England and the SA20 to follow before next year’s home World Cup. Each contest brings a new betting question, beginning with who will win three Tests against the world’s top-ranked side. Australia’s Test tour begins at Kingsmead in Durban, then follows the coast to Gqeberha and Cape Town. At St… Read More
Africa 

Sudan conflict: Peace efforts resume to end ‘drone war’ fuelling humanitarian crisis

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“Our first session, devoted to de-escalation, will offer an opportunity to explore practical ways forward,” said Pekka Haavisto, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Sudan, in a call to delegates to identify measures and use their “respective channels of engagement build confidence and help create conditions conducive to a comprehensive ceasefire”.  Now in its fourth year, the conflict began in… Read More
Africa 

Sudan: Drone strikes killed at least 306 people in three weeks

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The strikes, attributed to both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), hit homes, markets, hospitals, displacement sites, power stations and water sources in Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile, Khartoum and other states, according to the UN human rights office (OHCHR). “The increasing use of drones, already accounting for the majority of conflict-related civilian deaths in Sudan… Read More
Human Rights 

West Bank: Guterres alarmed as Israel imposes sweeping closures after deadly Hebron attack

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Two Israeli soldiers were killed and at least five injured when gunmen opened fire near a military checkpoint outside the city, according to news reports. The two Palestinian attackers were also killed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Hebron sealed, pledged house-to-house raids and home demolitions, and reportedly threatened a wider assault on a scale not seen since the Six-Day… Read More
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