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Africa: Interpol Taskforce Meets in Nairobi to Strengthen Africa’s Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse

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Nairobi — Kenya has convened investigators from 21 African countries for a major INTERPOL operation aimed at identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and dismantling transnational abuse networks, as authorities intensify efforts to combat crimes against children across the continent. The five-day Fourth INTERPOL Victim Identification Taskforce (VIDTF) Africa, which opened at the Directorate of…

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Africa: Superb Spain Rule the World, Overwhelm Argentina

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Spain finally broke Argentina’s dogged resistance in extra time to win the men’s World Cup for the second time with a 1-0 victory. The Barcelona winger Ferran Torres scored the only goal of a disjointed game that was almost ruined by Argentina’s deliberate spoiling tactics, which backfired when they were reduced to 10 men for…

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Africa: Ballon d’Or 2026 Ranking – Yamal Emerges Favourite After Spain’s World Cup Triumph

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Spain’s World Cup triumph has propelled Lamine Yamal to top of the Ballon d’Or 2026 rankings. The Barcelona winger is now regarded as the leading contender for the prestigious individual award after playing a key role in Spain’s successful campaign. Yamal tops the list ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who is ranked second, while…

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Africa: Bangkok to Host First Global Conference On Matatus, Tuk-Tuks and Informal Transport

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Nairobi — Transport organisations have announced the world’s first global conference dedicated to informal and shared mobility, bringing matatus, tuk-tuks, jeepneys and similar transport systems into the spotlight. The 1st Global Convening on Informal & Shared Mobility (GLOCON) will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 26 to 28, 2026, bringing together researchers, policymakers, transport…

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Africa: WHO Marks 25 Years of Research4Life, Advancing Access to Scientific Knowledge in More Than 120 Countries

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more…

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Africa: Young People At the Center of the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly – ‘Do Not Be Robbed of Hope’

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Nairobi — Young people are at the center of the reflections taking place during the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), which opened on Sunday, July 19, at the Catholic University in Eastern Africa (CUEA) in Nairobi. In his opening address, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia Makumba of Kisumu,…

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Africa: Over $1.6m and Counting – How Betpawa’s Model Is Improving Athlete Payment in Africa

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A direct-to-player payment system with $1.67 million paid across eight markets, more than 47,000 instant disbursements, and equal pay for the women’s game by design. betPawa today published a full year of verified payout data from its Locker Room Bonusprogramme, and the numbers describe something few private-sector sports initiatives in Africa have managed to build:…

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Africa: Soweto Marathon Outstanding Prize Money – Athletes to Receive ‘Partial’ Payment

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Eight months after crossing the finish line, Soweto Marathon winners may finally receive some of their long-overdue prize money. Athletes still waiting for prize money from the 2025 Soweto Marathon may finally receive what they are owed. Well, at least part of it. On 17 July, Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) issued a statement outlining efforts…

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Africa: ‘Tell Africa’s Stories From African Perspective’

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Swakopmund — Botswana vice president Ndaba Gaolathe has challenged Africans to reclaim ownership of their narrative, saying the continent’s greatest communication challenge is not a lack of achievement but a failure to tell its own stories. Gaolathe was speaking during the official opening of the second Effective Communicators Conference in Swakopmund, hosted by the Namibia…

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Africa: Global Hunger Levels Ease for Third Consecutive Year As Regional Disparities Persist – UN Report

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Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, demonstrating that progress is possible. However, the improvements remain fragile, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report, released on Tuesday by five United Nations…