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South Africa: Govt to Probe Presence of ARVs in Water After University Study

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will engage the North West University (NWU) on the study findings of traces of anti-retroviral (ARV) medicines in water resources.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Rwanda: Cabinet Ratifies Rwanda-DR Congo Peace Agreement

[New Times] A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 16, approved the June 27 peace agreement signed in Washington DC between Rwanda and DR Congo.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Court Upholds Customary Marriages Amid Rising Concerns for Women and Health

[Nile Post] Uganda's Constitutional Court ruled that polygamous marriages, especially those practiced under customary and Islamic laws, are legal.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: Deputy Chief Commissioner Among Two EHRC Officials Resigning Before End of Term

[Addis Standard] Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Rakeb Melese, and Commissioner for Women, Children, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons, Rigbe Gebrehawaria, have formally submitted their letters of resignation, according to a report by BBC.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: World Youth Skills Day - For Jenny Ambukiyenyi Onya, Ai Is Transforming African Women Livestock Farmers' Herds Into a Source of Finance

[African Development Bank (AfDB)] Editor's note: 15 July 2025 marks the 10thanniversary of the United Nations World Youth Skills Day. This year's theme focuses on empowering young people through artificial intelligence and digital skills.

Published on: July 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: 'People First, Not Populism' - Operation Dudula's Anti-Migrant Tactics Under Fire

[allAfrica] On the heels of its latest wave of clinic disruptions across Johannesburg, controversial group Operation Dudula is again coming under fire for barring foreign nationals from accessing healthcare.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tanzania: The Sea Is the Limit, but Not for Tanzanians

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S fishing sector has long been the unsung hero of the national economy, despite feeding families, keeping kids in school and keeping coastal communities afloat. But while the waters might look calm on the surface, a silent struggle is churning in the deep.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Solar-Powered Water Taps Breathes New Life to Bangi Mariga Clinic, but More Is Needed

[Nigeria Health Watch] Solar-powered water taps now flow steadily at the local Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinic, in Bangi Mariga, Niger. This upgrade has drastically transformed patient care.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Government to Roll Out Mpox Vaccines As New Cases Are Detected

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health has announced a vaccination drive against Mpox disease, as the number of laboratory-confirmed cases is gradually increasing in the country.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Experts Urge Government to Step Up Domestic Financing for SRHR Services

[Nile Post] Experts have called on the Ugandan government to step up domestic financing for sexual and reproductive health services, following significant disruptions in HIV care linked to declining donor support and restrictive foreign aid policies.

Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica