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2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicks off with early excitement across the continent

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has officially gotten underway, drawing the attention of football fans across the continent and beyond. Organized by the Confederation of African Football, the tournament brings together the continent’s top women’s national teams in a celebration of the rapid growth of the women’s game in Africa. A tournament in […]

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WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with record 16-nation line-up as women’s football in Africa reaches new milestone

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The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in Morocco, bringing together a record sixteen national teams in what represents the largest edition of the tournament in its history. The expanded line-up signals a growing momentum for women’s football across the continent, with more countries than ever before represented at the continental championship.

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From Devastating Diagnosis to HIV Activism: Eric’s Story From Burundi

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When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 26, a doctor delivered a prognosis that might have ended the conversation for many patients. He was told to prepare for his own funeral and to abandon the hope of ever having children. Years later, that same diagnosis has become the foundation of a personal

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Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results in Africa

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A long-acting injectable drug, lenacapavir, administered just twice a year, continues to demonstrate strong protection against HIV infection in ongoing studies across Africa, according to recent reports. The development marks a significant step forward in the global effort to expand prevention options for populations at risk of contracting the virus. A New Approach to HIV

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Dakar 2026 Set to Make History as First Olympic Event Hosted in Africa

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When the Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar in 2026, the Senegalese capital will step into the history books as the first African city ever to host an Olympic event. Organisers and sporting officials have described the occasion as a landmark moment for the continent, with expectations that the games will leave a lasting legacy

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New Evidence Highlights Widespread Disruptions to PEPFAR-Funded HIV Services Across Africa

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The first large-scale assessment by organisations implementing the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) indicates that recent shifts in funding and policy have triggered widespread interruptions to HIV services across Africa, with local organisations, children and key populations among those most severely affected. PEPFAR, launched in the early 2000s, has long been one

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Africa’s camels struggle as extreme heat pushes even the desert’s most resilient animals to their limits

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Camels, long regarded as the most resilient animals in some of the world’s harshest environments, are increasingly showing signs of strain as record-breaking temperatures grip parts of Africa. Pastoralists and animal health specialists say the animals that have helped human communities traverse arid regions for centuries are now struggling to cope with heat that exceeds

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Project Afrika: Leaked documents expose Russian propaganda push in French-speaking Africa

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French international broadcaster France 24 has released an investigative report detailing what it describes as a coordinated Russian propaganda campaign targeting French-language media outlets across West and Central Africa. The investigation, titled “Project Afrika,” draws on leaked confidential documents that allegedly reveal the scale and structure of the operation. Inside the leaked documents Aired as

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Africa’s Largest-Ever World Cup Contingent Falls Short as Late Goals Prove Costly

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a historic moment for African football, with the continent sending its largest-ever delegation to the global finals. Yet for much of the continent’s contingent, the tournament ended in heartbreak, as five African nations were eliminated by late goals that turned promising performances into painful exits. Africa’s expanded presence at

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Wagner whistleblower turned away by France despite role in exposing African disinformation campaign

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A former participant in a Russian-linked disinformation campaign in the Central African Republic, who later cooperated with international journalists to expose the network, has been denied asylum by France, according to a report by Forbidden Stories published this week. The case is drawing renewed attention to the tensions between national security concerns, investigative journalism and

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Ebola outbreak expands to additional provinces as response efforts intensify

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An ongoing Ebola outbreak has spread to two additional provinces, according to health authorities monitoring the crisis, raising concerns about the disease’s reach and the capacity of local health systems to contain it. A widening geographic footprint The confirmation that the outbreak has crossed into new provincial boundaries complicates containment efforts. Health responders typically focus

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Africa Today: Key Developments Across the Continent — July 10, 2026

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African governments, regional blocs, and international partners are navigating a wide range of political, economic, and security developments across the continent. From diplomatic negotiations to infrastructure investments and climate initiatives, here is a snapshot of the stories shaping Africa today, July 10, 2026. Politics and Governance Several African nations continue to grapple with questions of

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