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South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in Africa South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in Africa, with approximately 7.7 million individuals affected by the virus in 2023. The country remains at the epicenter of the HIV epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease continues to be a major public health issue. Despite significant progress in treatment and awareness, South Africa faces ongoing challenges in curbing the spread of HIV, partly due to high levels of new infections each year. South Africa's large HIV-positive population highlights the need for sustained efforts in treatment, prevention, and education to address this ongoing health crisis.

Harvesting shilajit in the Valley of Padar in India is a very dangerous process. #India

Peeled cassava is pounded, sieved, and drained to create this staple side dish.

Russia and Ethiopia are exploring the possibility of trading in local currencies to strengthen bilateral relations. Ethiopia and Russia aim to cut transaction costs and economic uncertainty by using their currencies for trade. Ethiopia is looking to improve direct coffee exports to Russia, while Russian car companies consider opening manufacturing plants in Ethiopia.

Kenyan passport is powerful in Africa with extensive visa-free agreements Kenyan travelers benefit from visa-free access to multiple countries in the Americas, Oceania, Asia, and Africa Kenyan passport holders also enjoy visa-free access to non-African countries and rank 65th in the Henley Passport Index

48 non-African countries Kenyan citizens can visit without a visa The Kenyan passport is among the most powerful in Africa, thanks to the country's extensive visa-free agreements.

Russia and Ethiopia are exploring the possibility of trading in local currencies to strengthen bilateral relations. Ethiopia and Russia aim to cut transaction costs and economic uncertainty by using their currencies for trade. Ethiopia is looking to improve direct coffee exports to Russia, while Russian car companies consider opening manufacturing plants in Ethiopia.

In a press conference on January 27, 2025, Corneille Nangaa, the political leader of the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC)/M23 rebel group, rejected claims that his movement receives backing from Rwanda. He dismissed these allegations as "Kinshasa propaganda," asserting that the Congolese government uses such accusations to divert attention from its own governance failures. Nangaa insisted that the real issue is the instability within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which he attributes to weak state institutions and leadership under President Félix Tshisekedi. His remarks come amid growing regional tensions, with the Congolese government frequently accusing Rwanda of supporting M23 rebels—an allegation Rwanda has consistently denied. Do you think external interference is fueling the DRC conflict, or is governance failure the real issue?

The NFL is one of the biggest businesses in the world. Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable sports team in the world, worth $10.1 billion. Kansas City Chiefs co-owner Clark Hunt is hoping for his team's third Super Bowl victory in a row.

FlySafair ranked first in Cirium's 'Most On-Time Airlines' for the Middle East and Africa region with a 93.82% on-time performance rate. The airline demonstrated a remarkable 97.14% on-time arrival rate and a flight completion factor of 99.86%. FlySafair faces potential grounding due to ownership issues.