BASSIKNOU, Mauritania, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — Long considered a disease of the past, diphtheria continues to affect certain regions of Mauritania. Located in the east of the country, near the border with Mali, the Mbera refugee camp hosts communities particularly exposed, in a context marked by frequent population movements and sometimes difficult living conditions….
WESTERN EQUATORIA, South Sudan, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — As the rhythmic beat of traditional drums filled the air in Yambio, the capital of South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State, a young girl’s voice rose above the crowd with a heartfelt wish. “Oh, peace, we have been looking for you day and night,” sang student Gamboripai…
CAPE TOWN , South Africa, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — Ghana, Seychelles and São Tomé and Príncipe are advancing distinct but converging energy transition pathways, as governments shift from policy design to execution-ready infrastructure and investable project pipelines. These national strategies will be presented at the Power Africa Today conference during African Energy Week (AEW)…
KAMPALA, Uganda, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has expressed confidence that the 12th Parliament has the potential to become the best in Uganda’s history, citing the calibre, commitment and readiness of the newly elected legislators. Closing the five-day induction programme for Members of the 12th Parliament at Speke Resort Munyonyo…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, July 6, 2026/APO Group/ — For years, a Johannesburg school’s soccer coach did the entire team’s laundry himself. Several evenings a week he and the teachers carried the kit home, washed and dried it, and brought it back so the squad had something clean to train in. Their changing room was a…
