Africa: New Massacre in Ituri Two Days Before Papal Visit: [Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa — As Pope Francis prepares to visit Kinshasa, dramatic news continues to arrive from the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. At least 15 people have died in a triple assault on three villages in Ituri, attributed to the ADF (Allied Democratic Forces) the Ugandan-origin group blamed for the attack committed on Sunday, January 15 against the Church of Christ in Congo (Eglise du Christ au Congo ECC) in Kasindi, Beni Territory, North Kivu (see Fides, 16/1/2023). – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: HIV Vaccine Research Set to Change Focus in Wake of Mosaico Disappointment: [spotlight] Hopes for the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Mosaico vaccine – the only HIV vaccine candidate in late-stage (Phase 3) clinical trials – were dashed with manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ recent announcement that the vaccine lacked efficacy in preventing HIV infection. In the wake of this announcement, top South African HIV clinicians are now setting their sights on different approaches to finding an HIV vaccine. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Nature Article Charges Waived for Global South Authors: [SciDev.Net] Accra — Researchers from low- and lower-middle-income countries will now be able to publish for free in Nature and 36 other Nature research journals, as the company expands its waiver policies to include its flagship titles. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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