Africa: African Values – Why the African Commission’s Homophobic Stance Must Be Challenged: [Daily Maverick] Uganda just became the 33rd African country to criminalise same-sex sexual acts. Despite most African countries having inherited the ‘unnatural offences’ laws from the British Empire, French and Dutch colonial powers, Africa seems to be moving backwards, with 61% of African countries now being unsafe for the LGBTI community. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Malaria Control Needs Longer Lasting Repellents. We’re a Step Closer to Finding One: [The Conversation Africa] Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death around the world. The disease is primarily caused by the bite of mosquitoes carrying a parasite. In 2019, around 229 million malaria cases were reported with an estimated number of 409,000 deaths. Most of the reported cases occurred in sub-Saharan Africa. Children younger than five years and pregnant women are most prone to malaria. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: President Arrives for the Summit On Financing for African Economies: [Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning , 17 May 2021, arrived in Paris, France, to participate in the Summit on the Financing of African Economies. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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