In Rwanda, for example, an impressive 96 per cent of people living with HIV are now receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest percentage of people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The list is courtesy of Statista. In Rwanda, for example, an impressive 96 per cent of…
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which just sent its congratulations, Niger has gone down as the first African country to stop the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus, commonly known as river blindness. Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate transmission of river blindness. It is also the fifth country in the world to…
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South Africa is gearing up to secure a spot on the Formula 1 calendar, with plans to raise $50 million to fund its bid to host the prestigious race. South Africa is working to secure a spot on the Formula 1 calendar for 2027. The country aims to raise $50 million for the bid through…
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Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), the only airport in Africa offering regularly scheduled nonstop passenger flights to all six inhabited continents. Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport is the only airport in Africa offering scheduled nonstop passenger flights to all six inhabited continents. The airport is the busiest in sub-Saharan Africa and serves as a…
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A low population reaching military age has a direct influence on a country’s capacity to sustain a strong and well-staffed military, including within Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the fewest number of potential soldiers. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Nigeria ranks number 1 on the list. While…
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The escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn the attention of the United Kingdom, which is now threatening to withhold aid from Rwanda. The UK threatens to withhold funding from Rwanda due to its involvement in the escalating conflict in DRC Rwanda receives over $1 billion in global aid annually from the…
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