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Trump's Global Gag Rule devastates African healthcare

Exclusive investigation reveals how US aid cuts under Trump's expanded Mexico City Policy have devastated reproductive health services across Africa, forcing clinic closures and endangering vulnerable women.

Somalia famine: Climate crisis pushes millions to brink

Exclusive report reveals how consecutive failed rainy seasons and soaring global food prices have created a perfect storm of famine in Somalia, with millions facing severe hunger and aid agencies struggling to respond.

US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho

The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.

South Africa rejects Trump's HIV 'bad blood' theory

South Africa's health minister has condemned Donald Trump's assertion that the country's HIV prevalence stems from 'bad blood' between political factions, calling the remarks scientifically inaccurate and harmful to global health efforts.

Africa demands £1.3 trillion climate debt payment

African nations are calling for wealthy countries to honour their climate finance commitments as new research reveals the staggering £1.3 trillion needed for decarbonisation across the continent.

HIV 'Bluetoothing' blood-sharing crisis spreads

A dangerous new practice called 'flashblood' or 'Bluetoothing' where drug users share HIV-infected blood is accelerating transmission rates across East Africa and Pacific Islands, warn health experts.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

Trump Admin Withheld Ebola Aid from Africa

In a controversial last-minute move, the Trump administration withheld millions in Ebola crisis funding from West Africa, raising alarms about future pandemic preparedness and US global health leadership.

South Africa Battles New COVID Surge From JN.1 Variant

South Africa faces a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases driven by the JN.1 variant, with hospitalisations soaring in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces. Health officials issue urgent warnings as the country grapples with its fourth major wave.

Ebola Outbreak Surges in Congo Amid Pandemic Lockdown

As the world battles Covid-19, a new Ebola crisis explodes in the Congo. Lockdown measures are hindering the fight, causing deaths to surge. Health officials sound the alarm on a potential dual-pandemic catastrophe.

New 'Super Mosquito' Threatens Malaria Surge in Africa

A highly efficient malaria-carrying mosquito species, Anopheles funestus, is rapidly spreading across Africa, threatening to undermine decades of progress in disease control and posing a grave new health challenge.

West African Nations Forge Historic Cooperation Pact

In a landmark move for regional stability, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia have signed a pivotal cooperation agreement covering security, economic development, and cross-border collaboration, signalling a new era of West African diplomacy.

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