Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Brazzaville — As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive…

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Africa: AWLN Convenes High-Level Meetings to Advance Women’s Leadership on the Margins of the 39th African Union Summit

Africa: AWLN Convenes High-Level Meetings to Advance Women’s Leadership on the Margins of the 39th African Union Summit

On the margins of the 39th African Union (AU) Heads of State Summit, the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) convened a High-Level Meeting including a Closed Session and the Ninth Edition of the EWA Breakfast in Addis Ababa on 13 February 2026. These strategic gatherings served as a vital milestone as the Network prepares for…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: Liberia Convenes High-Level Consultation On the Future of United Nations On the Margins of AU Summit

Addis Ababa — The Government of the Republic of Liberia on Saturday convened a High-Level Consultation on the future of the United Nations and the election of the next Secretary-General, on the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly. The closed-door breakfast meeting, hosted by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, brought…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: “Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance”- Namibia Convenes High-Level Dialogue in Addis

Addis Ababa — On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance.” The dialogue on February 13th brought together continental institutions, global partners, and Africa’s current and former female Heads of State to…

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Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

Addis Ababa — The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union’s annual decision-making calendar. The high-level ministerial meeting serves as a preparatory platform for the 39th Ordinary Session of…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: South Africa Convenes High-Level Indaba to Tackle Fmd Outbreaks

South Africa is currently experiencing significant and ongoing challenges with widespread outbreaks of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD), affecting several provinces, including KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and, most recently, the Free State. The resurgence of the disease has resulted in livestock movement restrictions and significantly impacted the country’s red meat trade on international markets. In response…

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