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Sudan’s Foreign Ministry has announced a cessation of its involvement in the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The decision was prompted by the inclusion of a Sudanese paramilitary leader, who is widely accused of human rights violations, at an IGAD meeting in South Sudan.

Zimbabwe’s expected economic upturn risks being derailed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This comes as low COVID-19 vaccination rates and slow-paced economic reforms pose significant threats to the already vulnerable economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had projected a promising annual growth rate of 5.1% for Zimbabwe in 2022, but prevailing conditions risk undermining these prospects.

In a major move to support Africa’s fight against COVID-19, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged an additional $150 million. This move was made in response to the African Union’s plea for more international assistance, indicating the necessity of an estimated $100 billion to overcome the destructive impacts of the health and economic crisis instigated by the pandemic.

The American healthcare infrastructure is grappling with a glaring disparity, as African-American men are seen to be dramatically more affected by prostate cancer compared to their white counterparts. This discrepancy, presenting both a medical and societal challenge, entails a comprehensive examination and swift action to overturn this worrying trend.

A heart-wrenching tale has been resurrected as a bereaved mother, Helene Groenewald, shared her poignant memories and never-ending sorrow just a decade after the deadly collapse of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) building in Lagos, Nigeria. The edifice succumbed to structural failure on September 12, 2014, resulting in the tragic loss of 116 lives, of whom the majority were South African nationals visiting the church led by Prophet TB Joshua.