Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it’s given after infection
Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.
Afcon celebrations continue in Ivory Coast — BBC Africa
If you thought #AFCON2023 celebrations were over, think again! 🥅 ⚽️ 🎉 🇨🇮 Ivorians are still celebrating their third Afcon trophy, having matched Nigeria’s 🇳🇬 record of three titles. The mood is jubilant in the streets of #Abidjan, as large crowds welcome home their national team. 🏆 #Afcon #AfconChampions #TheElephants #IvoryCoast #Football #Afcon2023 Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa…
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Watching the Africa cup of Nations soccer final in a bar in Lagos
While millions of fans were watching the super bowl in the U.S., billions have been watching the African cup of nations soccer tournament and Sunday’s final between hosts Cote D’Ivoire and Nigeria.
A Graphic Novel Finds a Relatable Hero in a Modern African Woman
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
China Keeps Building Stadiums in Africa. But at What Cost?
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/02/10/multimedia/10africa-soccer-promo/10africa-soccer-01-zhfc-mediumSquareAt3X.jpgThis year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy.
How Two Irish Businessmen Almost Took Nigeria for $11 Billion
A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international commerce.
The president who vowed not to overstay — BBC Africa
“The president cannot extend his term of office, not even by one day”. These were the words of Senegal’s president, Macky Sall before his election in 2012, but has he gone back on his word? Senegal is in political turmoil since its leader postponed the February 2024 elections, with critics saying the move is just another way…
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Playing Soccer in $1.50 Sandals That Even Gucci Wants to Copy
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/02/04/multimedia/04sandals-diapatch-promo/04sandals-diapatch-01-jmqf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpgIn Ivory Coast, lêkê are the preferred footwear for amateur games and almost everything else.
The genius of Britain’s anti-intellectualism
The UK is cosmopolitan because it doesn’t overthink
Biden says Trump threatens ‘sacred cause’ of US democracy
President launches re-election campaign on eve of third anniversary of January 6 2021 US Capitol attack