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1. Africa: South Africa's Next HIV Battle Isn't About Science, It's About Access

   [allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For decades, South Africa has been at the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic. Today, it is becoming the testing ground for what many scientists believe could be the most important advance in HIV prevention since daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): a twice-yearly injection that has shown almost complete protection against HIV.

2. Uganda: U=U Gave Me My Future Back - Ugandan Activist William Matovu on Replacing HIV Fear With Hope

   [allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- As a child growing up in Uganda, William Matovu believed HIV had already written the story of his life.

3. Liberia: Liberia, France Eye Security Pact On Drug Trafficking

   [New Dawn] PARIS -- Liberia and France have taken steps toward strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.

4. Nigeria: Military Confirms Killing of Army Colonel By Gunmen in Abuja

   [Premium Times] In a statement on Tuesday evening, the DIA said Mr Ude was attacked by unidentified assailants at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 27 July.

5. Kenya: Ruto, Africom Commander Discuss Regional Security, Counter-Terrorism

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Wednesday reaffirmed Kenya's strategic security partnership with the United States during talks with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander General Dagvin Anderson at State House, Nairobi.