Africa may be standing at a turning point in its fight against malaria with the rollout of vaccines and growing political commitment.

Today, Africa bears 95% of global malaria cases and deaths, with 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa carrying the bulk of the global burden. Despite 45 countries worldwide being certified malaria-free, just nine are in Africa. Challenges in access, funding and implementation risks slowing the momentum. In line with SADC Malaria Week this week, 

Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor: Clinical Governance at International SOS spoke to Lulu Gaboo

Africa may be standing at a turning point in its fight against malaria with the rollout of vaccines and growing political commitment.
Today, Africa bears 95% of global malaria cases and deaths, with 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa carrying the bulk of the global burden. Despite 45 countries worldwide being certified malaria-free, just nine are in Africa. Challenges in access, funding and implementation risks slowing the momentum. In line with SADC Malaria Week this week,&nbsp;
Dr Chris van Straten, Global Health Advisor: Clinical Governance at International SOS spoke to Lulu Gaboo

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Africa may be at a turning point in its fight against malaria

Parents of the school children who were kidnapped in Nigeria two weeks ago is accusing the authorities of dragging their feet to find their children.

The Christian Association of Nigeria says 303 children and 12 school staff were kidnapped by gunmen at St Mary's Catholic boarding school in the state of Niger. Fifty pupils managed to escape in the following hours, but since then there has been no news on the whereabouts or conditions of the other children, some as young as six, and the missing school staff.

Parents claim they are being told to exercise patience.

To chat further about this Frank Tietie, a lawyer based in Abuja and a human rights activist spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Parents of the school children who were kidnapped in Nigeria two weeks ago is accusing the authorities of dragging their feet to find their children.
The Christian Association of Nigeria says 303 children and 12 school staff were kidnapped by gunmen at St Mary's Catholic boarding school in the state of Niger. Fifty pupils managed to escape in the following hours, but since then there has been no news on the whereabouts or conditions of the other children, some as young as six, and the missing school staff.
Parents claim they are being told to exercise patience.
To chat further about this Frank Tietie, a lawyer based in Abuja and a human rights activist spoke to Lulu Gaboo.

Nigerian authorities accused of not doing enough to find school children kidnapped two weeks ago

Tunisian police have arrested a top opposition figure in the latest sign of an escalating crackdown on political dissent by President Kais Saied.

Police arrested 82-year old Nejib Chebbi to enforce a 12-year jail term on a conviction for conspiracy. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to a professor at Algiers University, Laeed Zaghlami.

Tunisian police have arrested a top opposition figure in the latest sign of an escalating crackdown on political dissent by President Kais Saied.
Police arrested 82-year old Nejib Chebbi to enforce a 12-year jail term on a conviction for conspiracy.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to a professor at Algiers University, Laeed Zaghlami.

Top opposition figure arrested in Tunisia in escalating crackdown on political dissent

Communities across South Africa (SA) are marking the fourth annual International Khoikhoi Language Week, running from the first to the sixth of December.

Activists, artists, educators and young people have issued a nationwide call to honour, revive and protect Khoekhoegowab, the Khoikhoi language once widely spoken across large parts of southern Africa. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Toroga Denver from Munanai collective.

Communities across South Africa (SA) are marking the fourth annual International Khoikhoi Language Week, running from the first to the sixth of December.
Activists, artists, educators and young people have issued a nationwide call to honour, revive and protect Khoekhoegowab, the Khoikhoi language once widely spoken across large parts of southern Africa.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Toroga Denver from Munanai collective.

Africa may be at a turning point in its fight against malaria

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