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Heavier rains in East Africa due to human activity, study says

Scientists said current rainfall "was one of the most intense ever recorded in the region" between October and December.

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Kenya approves use of dapivirine vaginal ring

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Vaginal ring, made of silicone, slowly releases anti-retroviral drug over one-month period.

Africa financing needed to absorb climate shocks

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There’s a whopping $41.3 billion annual gap to meet adaptation measures by 2030.

Tanzania, DRC chosen for malaria study on emergency response tools

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Researchers would investigate how home-grown solutions could be implemented in communities affected by the disease.

Did Ugandan watchdog go soft on Eacop?

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The choice of the least cost open-cut trenching method for river crossings in the country remains controversial, even among experts.

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Africa losing $37m in low fish access fee

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