The deaths of scores of protesters were reported and attributed to excessive use of force by security forces in Chad, DRC, Guinea, Kenya, Nigeria, etc.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there has been a 26 per cent reduction in tuberculosis deaths between 2015 and 2021 in Africa.
WHO said flooding and torrential rains had affected more than 1.4 million people in the three countries.
According to the director, women and girls remain particularly vulnerable, and the continent is facing a potential reversal of the hard-won gains made on gender equity.
The Flying Eagles lost their first match against Senegal 0-1 but pipped host Egypt 1-0 in the second game.
The Nigerians dominated possession at Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia and it came as no surprise when they sealed the comfortable victory at full-time.
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Wednesday beat hosts Egypt 1-0 in their second match at the ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The victory moved Senegal to the top spot in Group A of the competition, tagged ‘Egypt 2023’.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday reported an exponential rise in cholera cases in Africa amid a global surge in the disease.
Senegal edged host nation Algeria 5-4 on penalties in a tightly contested final on Saturday night.
