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Africa

Africa under water: heightened ‘mega’ crises

Matshidiso Moeti is the first female Regional Director for Africa for the World Health Organisation. Now she’s the face of the COVID-19 fight in Africa, but she says facing the pandemic is easier than where she started her career as a doctor - fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa in the 1990s. In this third episode of season 3 of Awake at Night with host Melissa Fleming, she says, we’re willing to talk about inequalities and tackle stigma about disease.

The Africa Human Capital Plan sets out clear targets and commitments to boost Africa's potential through its human capital.

fighter awarded with champion belt

Of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s almost 600 fighters from around the world, 11 are African. They include the current middleweight and welterweight champions.