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1. Nigeria: Nigeria's Meningitis Burden Persists As Dry Season Fuels Outbreaks

   [Leadership] Meningitis remains one of Nigeria's recurring public health challenges, particularly in the northern region that lies within Africa's meningitis belt.

2. Namibia: Budget Criticised for Failing to Fund Gender Violence Shelters

   [Namibian] The recently tabled budget in the National Assembly has been criticised for failing to address the lack of shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) victims across all regions.

3. South Africa: Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll On Children's Health in South Africa

   [Health-e] As the midday sun intensifies, Busisiwe Khumalo is inside her homein Maitland, Cape Town.

4. Africa: Could Short-Term Deals Weaken Russia's Enduring Influence in Africa?

   [ISS] Russia's Sahel approach responds to terrorism and fragile regimes - a very different scenario to its Southern Africa ties.

5. Africa: Morocco Becomes Africa's Top Arms Importer Amid Strains With Algeria - Report

   [RFI] Morocco has become the largest importer of major weapons in Africa, with purchases rising over the past five years as the country continues to modernise its military, a report has found. The increase comes amid strains with neighbouring Algeria.