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The "My STI Test" device, which allows free and anonymous testing for five sexually transmitted infections, has been used by two million people since its launch in September 2024, particularly attracting young people and men, while raising questions about the assessment of its effectiveness in handling positive results. #DépistageIST #SantéSexuelle #MonTestIST (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 8 OCTOBER 2026 Main developments of past 24 hours 1. DR Congo — Ebola outbreak expands into new hotspots as response struggles Importance: 10/10 — Critical More than 8,500 infections and over 4,000 deaths have been reported. North Kivu accounts for around 40% of newly confirmed cases. Africa CDC reports that more than 70% of new cases are outside known contact networks, while MSF warns of inadequate treatment capacity and surveillance. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/42e9c7f66b9ee7628b0a852a4e9dd73b 2. Kenya — Ebola border-screening failures expose regional vulnerabilities Importance: 10/10 — Critical Authorities identified 57 contacts linked to Kenya's first confirmed Ebola patient, with 10 quarantined. The patient travelled from DR Congo through Uganda to Nairobi undetected. Kenya has reinforced airport screening and is coordinating with regional health authorities. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-ebola-case-exposes-gaps-border-screenings-2026-10-07/ 3. Sudan — Drone strike kills civilians in Blue Nile state Importance: 10/10 — Critical A drone strike in Damazin killed at least four women and wounded dozens, according to Emergency Lawyers, which attributed the attack to the RSF. The RSF had not commented. Attacks on civilians and humanitarian operations continue amid extensive displacement. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/56473b19a098470344e54d75d0362092 4. Nigeria — ISWAP attacks military base in Borno, killing soldiers Importance: 9/10 — Very High ISWAP attacked the 101 Special Forces Battalion in Kukawa, Borno. A military officer reported 10 soldiers killed, while the army confirmed fatalities without specifying a figure. The army said it repelled the attack with air support and killed more than 25 militants. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/3cebadb3e037942384924a24917e2a7d 5. DR Congo — African Union mediators engage AFC/M23 rebels in Goma An AU delegation met Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 representatives in eastern DR Congo and called for continued engagement in peace negotiations despite ongoing fighting. The meeting is part of diplomatic efforts to advance a durable settlement. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-delegation-meets-congo-rebels-calls-continued-peace-efforts-2026-10-07/ 6. African Union — Africa launches its first continental credit rating agency Importance: 9/10 — Very High The AU launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius to provide an Africa-focused assessment of sovereign and corporate credit risk alongside existing global agencies. Its influence on borrowing costs will depend on credibility and market acceptance. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-launch-continents-first-credit-rating-agency-2026-10-07/ 7. Ethiopia / Eritrea — Witnesses report Eritrean troops crossing into Tigray Witnesses in Adigrat reported Eritrean troops in military vehicles. Reuters could not independently confirm the movements. Eritrea accused Ethiopia of using the allegations to justify further action, amid the two countries' diplomatic rupture. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/witnesses-spot-eritrean-troops-inside-northern-ethiopia-as-tensions-flare 8. Sudan — Army chief rejects negotiations and pledges continued operations Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said military operations would continue until the army regained RSF-held territory. The statement coincides with reported civilian casualties in West Kordofan and more than 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile over three days. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/sudans-al-burhan-rejects-talks-vows-to-retake-all-territory-from-rsf 9. South Sudan — Food assistance faces severe shortages Importance: 10/10 — Critical WFP warns that more than one million vulnerable people could lose essential food and nutrition assistance without funding. Stocks at Malakal reportedly fell from about 10,000 tonnes a year ago to under 300 tonnes, while arrivals from Sudan continue. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/south-sudans-aid-crisis-deepens-as-food-stocks-run-low 10. Ghana — Government approves formal application to join BRICS Ghana's government approved a formal application to join BRICS and sought India's backing. India expressed support for Ghana's aspirations but noted that membership requires wider group consideration. No admission decision has been made. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/07/brics-ghanas-parliament-gives-green-light-to-formal-application/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaDailyReport #Ghana #BRICS #BRICSExpansion #GhanaBRICSApplication #AfricanDiplomacy #India #AfricanUnion #AfCRA #AfricaCreditRatingAgency #CreditRatings #SovereignDebt #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #FinancialIndependence #AfricanFinancialMarkets #DRC #DRCongo #Goma #M23 #AFCM23 #PeaceNegotiations #ConflictResolution #RegionalSecurity #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #AfricaCDC #Kenya #EbolaScreening #HealthSecurity #Sudan #SudanConflict #BlueNile #DroneStrikes #HumanRights #Nigeria #Borno #ISWAP #Terrorism #Counterterrorism #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalConflict #SouthSudan #HumanitarianCrisis #FoodSecurity #WorldFoodProgramme #WFP #AfricanPolitics #AfricanSecurity #AfricanBusiness #AfricaToday #wrldorg

"share more information about what happened" The head of American diplomacy, Marco Rubio, had earlier called on Russia to "share more information about what happened," stressing that any lab-related infection had been particularly concerning since the Covid pandemic. #Peste #Russie #Transparence (translated)

A 28-year-old laboratory technician has died in Siberia, possibly a victim of pneumonic plague, which is particularly dangerous due to its human-to-human transmission and its high mortality rate without prompt antibiotic treatment. #PestePulmonaire #SantéPublique #Infection (translated)

"share more information about what happened" The head of American diplomacy Marco Rubio had earlier called on Russia to be transparent and to "share more information about what happened," stressing that any laboratory infection was particularly concerning since the Covid-19 pandemic. #SantéPublique #Peste #Russie (translated)

Little Think Tank indicated that the authorities in Irkutsk had postponed the annual large citizen cleanup scheduled for the weekend, officially for reasons related to the epidemiological situation. The account added that local media had linked it to a suspected case of a particularly dangerous infection reported in the region. #Russie #Irkoutsk #SantéPublique (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 1 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. Kenya / East Africa — $16 billion Dangote refinery breaks ground in Lamu. Five African heads of state joined the groundbreaking of Dangote Group's planned $16 billion refinery in Lamu. The plant is designed to process 700,000 barrels per day and is expected to take about 40 months to complete. It is intended to reduce East Africa's dependence on imported refined petroleum, but the project still faces land-rights litigation and environmental concerns. Importance: VERY HIGH — the project could materially reshape East African fuel supply, trade flows, infrastructure investment and regional industrialisation. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/a0ae7108ae4f4144222aea101baed3a5 2. South Africa — Ramaphosa announces response to gender-based violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced additional measures after the discovery of multiple murdered women in Ekurhuleni. Measures include a 60-day local-government safety audit and reviews of unresolved murder, rape and other gender-based-violence cases. Police have not established that the recent killings were committed by a single perpetrator. Importance: VERY HIGH — gender-based violence remains a major public-safety and criminal-justice challenge in South Africa. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/violence-against-women-south-africa-is-national-shame-president-says-2026-09-30/ 3. DR Congo — Mistrust complicates Ebola response after politician killed. Congolese politician Marie-Célestin Karondwa was killed after publicly supporting the government's Ebola response, according to AP. The killing illustrates the severe community mistrust confronting health authorities as the Bundibugyo-virus outbreak continues. Congo has recorded more than 8,000 confirmed infections and nearly 4,000 deaths in the current outbreak. Importance: CRITICAL — the combination of rapid transmission, very high mortality, insecurity and resistance to health measures poses a major regional public-health risk. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/1ff629474298a62db44438c6eb178270 4. Zambia — Government opens talks with IMF on a new programme. Zambia began discussions with a visiting IMF mission on a successor lending programme. The country's previous $1.7 billion IMF arrangement expired in January, and Lusaka wants a new agreement before year-end. The IMF mission is scheduled to remain through October 10. Importance: HIGH — a new IMF programme could affect Zambia's fiscal policy, investment environment and economic strategy after its sovereign-debt restructuring. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/zambia-starts-talks-with-visiting-imf-mission-new-loan-programme-2026-09-30/ 5. South Africa / United States — Pretoria summons US ambassador. South Africa's foreign ministry summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III over what it described as “undiplomatic conduct.” It was the third such summons in nine months, reflecting continuing strain in bilateral relations. Both governments have nevertheless indicated that dialogue is continuing. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-summons-us-ambassador-again-over-undiplomatic-conduct-official-says-2026-09-30/ 6. South Africa — Anti-immigration protests held in Durban. Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Durban calling for more deportations of undocumented migrants and tighter border controls. The demonstration comes amid heightened tensions over migration and previous violence against foreign nationals. Authorities did not recognise an ultimatum previously issued by organisers demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/c086e617b555643510541f9c9906ca4b 7. Africa — WHO data show sharp increase in cholera deaths. New WHO surveillance data show that reported cholera deaths globally rose by about 30% in 2025 despite fewer reported cases. The African Region experienced a particularly sharp deterioration: reported cases increased by 34% and deaths by 58%. Angola, DR Congo, Nigeria, South Sudan and Sudan were among seven countries accounting for roughly 90% of reported global cases and deaths. Importance: VERY HIGH — the figures highlight persistent weaknesses in water, sanitation, surveillance and access to timely treatment across several African states. Direct source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609300113.html 8. Zambia — New cholera outbreak reaches 304 cases and 11 deaths. Zambian health authorities reported 304 cholera cases across seven districts in five provinces as of September 29, with 11 deaths. Lusaka was among the affected areas. The government said eight deaths occurred in communities, pointing to delays in patients reaching treatment. Importance: HIGH — Zambia only recently ended its previous outbreak, making renewed transmission a significant public-health concern. Direct source: https://www.mwebantu.com/11-die-as-cholera-hits-seven-districts-in-five-provinces-says-ministry-of-health/ 9. Burkina Faso — Country opens its first gold refinery. Burkina Faso inaugurated its first domestic gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, in Ouagadougou. The facility cost more than 11 billion CFA francs and has an initial annual refining capacity of about 164 tonnes, with plans for substantial expansion. The project is intended to retain more value from the country's gold production through domestic refining, certification and processing. Importance: HIGH — the refinery is part of a wider African trend toward local mineral beneficiation and greater domestic control of commodity value chains. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/f39f714232e1784bb5051cdf44f0b992 10. Zimbabwe — Helicopter crash reported with six people aboard. A helicopter carrying four passengers and two crew members crashed in Zimbabwe's Marondera district southeast of Harare. Government and police officials said initial information indicated there were no survivors. Authorities had not immediately released all identities or a cause for the crash. Importance: MODERATE — a significant domestic aviation accident, with investigation and identification of those aboard still pending. Direct source: https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/helicopter-6-aboard-crashes-zimbabwe-survivors-officials-136898678 #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #CommunityTrust #DiseaseResponse #Zambia #IMF #InternationalMonetaryFund #EconomicReform #DebtRestructuring #FiscalPolicy #AfricanEconomy #SouthAfrica #CyrilRamaphosa #GenderBasedViolence #Femicide #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #Ekurhuleni #ViolenceAgainstWomen #AfricanSecurity #RegionalStability #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

Un nouveau rapport de l'OMS révèle qu'environ un cancer sur huit dans le monde est causé par des infections, avec des agents tels que Helicobacter pylori et le papillomavirus humain en tête des responsabilités, et met en lumière les inégalités géographiques dans l'incidence des cancers infectieux. #Cancer #Infections #Santé

Un cancer sur huit est lié à des infections pour la plupart évitables, estime une agence de l'OMS. La majorité pourrait être évitée, notamment grâce à la vaccination. https://t.co/BAOVppL3VQ #cancer #vaccination #OMS #FR