Africa
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worldPope Leo XIV Prioritizes Africa: A Continent of Growing Faith and Global Significance
Pope Leo XIV embarks on a major 11-day tour of Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to address peace, migration, and interfaith dialogue.
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healthGlobal Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns
Millions worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B and C, as global elimination targets for 2030 remain out of reach due to significant diagnosis and treatment gaps.
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cryptoCrypto Philanthropy Fails to Deliver Lasting Impact in Africa
Critics argue that blockchain-based charity efforts lack long-term infrastructure and community ownership, leading to repeated failures.
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sportsKipchoge Launches Historic Seven-Continent Marathon Tour in Cape Town
Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge begins an unprecedented marathon journey across all seven continents, starting with his first-ever marathon in Africa.
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cryptoAfrica Prefers Satoshis to Dollars: Bitcoin Executive Explains
Africa Bitcoin Corporation's Stafford Masie reveals how Bitcoin, specifically satoshis, is actively used as everyday currency in parts of Africa, outpacing traditional dollars.
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financeAfrican Nations Lead Global Surge in Stablecoin Demand
Nigeria and South Africa are at the forefront of increasing stablecoin adoption, driven by demand for faster, cheaper financial transactions, a new study reveals.