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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. Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Fifth Joint Oversight Committee for the Peace Agreement Between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda

   [State Department] The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Togo (as the African Union mediator), and the African Union Commission on the occasion of the fifth Joint Oversight Committee held this week in Washington, DC.

5. Kenya: Nairobi Water Confirms Martin Nang'ole As Managing Director

   [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has confirmed the appointment of Martin Nang'ole as its substantive Managing Director following months of serving in an acting capacity.