A genetic change that occurs only in people of African descent may offer clues that lead to improved HIV treatment, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. The authors say the study also underscores the importance of research specific to Africans. “Although there have been large studies…
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Newly identified African genetics may lead to improved HIV treatments
Amid Russia concerns, U.S. diplomat arrives for 3-nation Africa tour
Victoria Nuland, the Acting Deputy Secretary of State for the United States, began a three-nation tour to Africa on Saturday that follows both the just-completed Russia-Africa summit and a coup in Niger that’s renewed concern over African reliance on Russia and Wagner Group Russian fighters. Nuland is expected to lead…
From China to Canada, companies eye Niger uranium operations
With Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani announcing his leadership of Niger and the country’s constitution dissolved in this week’s coup, there’s growing concern over Nigerien uranium mines operated by the national firm Sopamin, and the mines operated or funded by companies in France, China, South Korea and beyond. Canada’s Global Atomic, for…
Coup in Niger met with protests, diplomatic condemnation
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) planned to send the president of Benin,…
Africa’s economic growth relies on wildlife conservation
Africa depends on wildlife conservation to drive economic development, not just in tourism but in…
At UN Security Council, African leaders urge caution on uses of AI
How will artificial intelligence impact the future, and what benefits and risks does AI hold…
Russia promises food aid despite collapse of Black Sea Initiative
Russian officials say President Vladimir Putin is open to providing grain to developing African nations…
SA provider says gas lines didn’t cause fatal Johannesburg street blast
At least one person has died and more than 40 others were injured when an…