Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Activates Emergency Delivery plan to break Bundibugyo Ebola transmission

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July 16, 2026/APO Group/ — The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and response partners have activated an emergency delivery roadmap to break the transmission of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, placing immediate deadlines and clear operational responsibility behind the measures known to stop Ebola: early detection, complete…

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Africa Wants to Make Its Critical Minerals a Lever for Industrialisation and Economic Transformation

Africa Wants to Make Its Critical Minerals a Lever for Industrialisation and Economic Transformation

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, July 16, 2026/APO Group/ — African ministers, representatives from continental institutions, the private sector, and development partners have called for Africa’s critical minerals to drive a new era of economic transformation, industrialisation and job creation – especially for young people and women, through value addition, regional value chains and beneficiation. They made…

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Government Rules Out New Malaria Strain in Learner Deaths

Uganda: Members of Parliament (MPs) seek action on strategic roads across Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda, July 16, 2026/APO Group/ — Lawmakers are calling on government to increase the coverage of road networks across the country, in the infrastructure agenda highlighted by President Yoweri Museveni during his State-of-the-Nation Address on 04 June 2026. According to Hon. Onesimus Twinamasiko (NRM, Bugangaizi East County), critical oil roads in the Albertine region,…

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts first Strengthening Families Conference in Liberia

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosts first Strengthening Families Conference in Liberia

MONROVIA, Liberia, July 16, 2026/APO Group/ — landmark maternal health project launched as faith leaders endorse family-strengthening initiative The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening families, empowering young people and supporting community development in Africa as it hosted the 8th annual Strengthening Families Conference (https://StrengthenFamily.org/) in Monrovia, Liberia….

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