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1. Africa: 'We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria' #WorldMalariaDay

   [allAfrica] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against one of the continent's deadliest diseases. 25 countries in Africa have introduced malaria vaccines into their routine immunisation programmes with Gavi support. Early reports indicate that the initiative has had a significant impact on saving lives, reducing severe diseases, and reducing hospital admissions.

2. Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

   [allAfrica] Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths, with children under five being especially affected.

3. Somalia: Somalia Faces Growing Human Displacement in Worsening Drought Crisis

   [allAfrica] Geneva -- Nearly 62,000 people have been displaced by drought since the beginning of this year, while more than six million people face hunger across five districts in Somalia, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said Friday.

4. Africa: Two-Thirds of Global Hunger Concentrated in 10 Conflict-Hit Countries

   [UN News] A growing share of global hunger is becoming entrenched in a small group of conflict-hit countries, with two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity concentrated in just 10 nations, a major international report backed by UN agencies warns.

5. Chad: Algeria and Chad Cement Stategic Partnership With Raft of Bilateral Deals

   [RFI] Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".