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Young women 15-24 years in sub-Saharan African continue to bear the brunt of the HIV epidemic. Researchers from the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) announced the results of a Phase II clinical trial evaluating long-acting broadly neutralising antibodies (bnAbs) for preventing HIV infection in young women at AIDS 2026.

East Africa’s economic expansion accelerated sharply in 2025, reinforcing its position as Africa’s fastest-growing region. According to the African Development Bank’s East Africa Economic Outlook 2026, regional growth rose from 4.3 percent in 2024 to an estimated 6.6 percent in 2025, supported by resilient household consumption, stronger public and private investment, improved agricultural production and…