Afcon 2023: South Africa keeper Ronwen Williams ‘should be minister to save economy’

[ad_1] South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams should be made his country's finance minister to 'save the economy' after his player of the match performance against Cape Verde, his team-mate Grant Kekana joked. The Bafana Bafana captain saved four penalties in a remarkable performance that earned him the player of the match award after their their quarter-final shootout in Yamoussoukro. Williams, 32, also denied Gilson Benchimol with an incredible reaction save […]

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Southern Africa: Communiqué From Africa CDC On the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Extra Ordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government On the Cholera Situation in the Region

[ad_1] Summary On 20 January 2024, Africa CDC sensitised Heads of State and Government from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regarding the increase of cholera-related cases and deaths in the region. Heads of State and Government then decided to organise an extraordinary summit hosted by the SADC Secretariat and led by President Lourenco from Angola as the Chair of SADC. This meeting was held virtually on 2 February 2024 to receive and consider a report on the status of […]

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Africa: Revital Healthcare, Driving African Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices

[ad_1] Imagine a future where every child in Africa can get their vaccines on time and how disease outbreaks could be swiftly managed by locally produced vaccines and medicines. This future is not a distant dream but a tangible reality shaped by the Africa CDC to guarantee health security across the continent. Africa faces a significant challenge, importing 99 percent of its vaccines and 70 to 90 percent of its medicines and medical devices. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa's vulnerabilities […]

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Africa: Kenya, Haiti Leaders Look to Force Police Mission Through Despite Court Ruling

[ad_1] Nairobi — The UN-mandated deployment is aimed at reining in rampant gang violence, but many people in Kenya and Haiti fear it could make things worse. With the support of the United States, the Haitian and Kenyan leaders are racing to find a way around a court order so Kenya can deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti and lead a UN-mandated international assistance mission to rein in rampant gang violence. Last week, High Court judge Chacha Mwita ruled that […]

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Africa: A Fourth Afcon Title Loading for Super Eagles

[ad_1] The Super Eagles of Nigeria are suddenly soaring at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d' Ivoire and Nigerians are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected resurgence in the team. At the end of their opening match against Equatorial Guinea, only a few Nigerians believed the Super Eagles would survive the group stage. But today, the story is different as the rejuvenated Eagles didn't only progress from group A but soared high into the semi-finals. The good […]

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Africa: Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Dies in Hospital

[ad_1] Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday in a hospital in Windhoek, the presidential office said in a statement. Geingob, 82, who was serving his second term as president, revealed last month that he was receiving treatment for cancer. "It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today", read the statement on X, formerly Twitter, signed by acting president […]

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Africa: President Ruto Phones Mbumba to Extend Condolences After Death of President Geingob

[ad_1] Nairobi — President William Ruto has phoned acting President of Namibia Dr. Nangolo Mbumba to extend condolences following the demise of President Hage Geingob. In his message, the President Ruto described President Geingob as a "distinguished leader who served the people of Namibia with focus and dedication." He stated that he was a believer of a unified Africa and strongly promoted the continent's voice and visibility at the global arena. "May God give the people of Namibia strength and […]

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Namibia’s President Geingob dies after cancer diagnosis

[ad_1] The president of Namibia Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82, the presidency said on Sunday. He died in hospital early on Sunday, just weeks after he was diagnosed with cancer. “At his side, was his dear wife Madame Monica Geingos and his children,” the presidency statement said. His vice President Nangolo Mbumba now takes over as president until presidential and parliamentary elections at the end of […]

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