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Burkina Faso's junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traore attends the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg on July 30, 2023

Fanning Mistrust On Health, Russia Seeks Foothold In West Africa

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

Highly Awaited Alzheimer's Drug Hit By Delays

A health care worker (R) tends helps a patient with Alzheimer's eat lunch
Eli Lilly's highly anticipated Alzheimer's drug has been held back for further review by regulators, the US pharmaceutical giant said Friday, in a blow for patients with the devastating brain disorder.
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Map of Niger locating its capital Niamey.

Niger Isolated And Suspicious Despite End Of Sanctions

It's been two weeks since the lifting of tough sanctions on military-ruled Niger, but the pace of economic recovery is slow and the generals have shown no inclination to re-open the border with Benin and seek a diplomatic settlement with neighbouring nations.
Aid parcels being airdropped over the northern Gaza Strip

China Calls War In Gaza 'A Disgrace To Civilisation'

China described the war in Gaza as a "disgrace to civilisation" and called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire as the conflict stretched into its sixth month despite efforts by mediators to reach a truce.
Investors are awaiting a policy meeting of the European Central Bank due later Wednesday and US jobs data, which is set for release Friday

Asian Markets Swing Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data

Equities fluctuated in Asian trade Thursday as investors try to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates after boss Jerome Powell indicated they would start to come down this year.
Experts warn that enforcement of the EU's new digital law will be difficult

EU Faces Uphill Battle To Rein In Big Tech

The EU's landmark curbs on how tech titans do business online kick in from Thursday, but just how far Brussels succeeds in bringing the giants to heel will hinge on bitter battles that still lie ahead.

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