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Africa

An Anopheles-arabiensis mosquito, a known vector for the transmission of malaria, obtains a blood meal through its labrum. (CDC / James Gathany)

Egypt is finally free of an “ancient scourge”: malaria

By Erik English | Biosecurity

New roots of famine: How climate crises and global conflict combine to threaten millions in the Horn of Africa

By Erik English | Biosecurity, Climate Change

FW de Klerk, who ended South African apartheid, leaves another legacy: nuclear disarmament

By Robin Ephraim Möser | Nuclear Risk, Nuclear Weapons

A billboard in South Africa.

Corona-free? How disinformation could be clouding the true pandemic picture in Africa

By Julia Ilhardt, Giorgio Musto, Samikshya Siwakoti, Jacob N. Shapiro | Analysis, Disruptive Technologies

Vaccine causing polio in Africa? Context from an expert

By Lucien Crowder | Biosecurity, Interviews

Population’s part in mitigating climate change – A Nigerian response

By Alex Ezeh | Uncategorized

Winning the battle against emerging pathogens: A Nigerian response

By Oyewale Tomori | Biosecurity