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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Ultimate Guide to Black TV Shows This Fall: A Preview to Remember

This fall season, get ready to cozy up with some of the most anticipated and exciting Black TV shows. Whether you're a fan of gripping dramas, heartwarming comedies, or insightful documentaries, there's something for everyone in this lineup. But before we dive in, let's ask ourselves - what makes th

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Mpox Pandemic: A Wake-Up Call for Africa

The African continent is facing an unprecedented mpox outbreak, with a staggering 107 new deaths reported in the past week alone. This alarming rise in fatalities has led the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to brand the situation as "not acceptable." But what's behind t

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Sep 13 2024OPINION

Unlocking Africa's Ecosystems: A Key to the Planet's Future

Africa's ecosystems are the unsung heroes of the continent's future, and by extension, the future of the planet. These natural wonders have been the backbone of African cultures and societies for millennia, supporting an incredible array of biodiversity and playing a critical role in regulating the

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Sep 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Rethinking Education for African Refugee Children: A Critical Look at TECNO and UNHCR's Partnership

What if we told you that despite being home to over 217,000 school-aged refugee children, Kenya's refugee camps have a net enrollment rate of just 53%? It's a staggering statistic that highlights the gaping holes in the education system. In recent years, TECNO, a leading technology brand, has been

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Mpox Outbreak: WHO & Africa CDC Mobilize, But Vaccines Fall Short

The World Health Organization and the Africa Centers for Disease Control have launched a continent-wide plan to tackle the escalating mpox outbreak. However, with only 200,000 vaccines donated so far out of an estimated need of 3 million, serious questions remain about whether this response is suffi

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

Neglect and Global Incompetence Fuel Africa's Mpox Outbreaks: Experts

In a recent virtual news conference, African scientists shed light on the escalating mpox outbreaks across Africa, attributing them to decades of neglect and the world's inability to contain sporadic epidemics in resource-limited regions. Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of WHO's mpox emergency committee, po

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