State Department Mislabels African Nations on Map at AIDS Summit

The US State Department presented a map of Africa that mislabeled every nation on the continent that it attempted to highlight at the International AIDS Conference in Brazil this week.

By Sonya Dymova

State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

By Remy Tumin

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in Brazil A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a state department presentation at a ⁠global conference in Brazil ⁠this week, ​causing a stir among attenders who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in ⁠Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentati...

By Reuters

US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference

The US State Department acknowledged 'an unfortunate error' after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.

US government map of Africa gets every country wrong at global conference

A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a ‌video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about the State Department’s new health agreements. A Reuters analysis found the image of the map include...

By Reuters

US government’s map of Africa mislabels every country sparking confusion at global conference

The US State Department blamed a staffer for the error amid a probe into whether it was made by AI

By Jessica Donati

Africa plans $50bn Congo water diversion to revive shrinking Lake Chad

Lake Chad's dramatic shrinkage has brought about severe impacts on the lives of millions. To counteract this crisis, governments are investing in initiatives aimed at rehabilitating the lake's ecosystem. A noteworthy solution includes the ambitious Transaqua project, which seeks to channel water from the Congo River back into Lake Chad. This vital endeavor aims not only to replenish the lake but also to foster economic growth in the surrounding regions.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK

Migrant exodus leaves South African employers short-handed

South Africa is suffering a drop in its workforce, following the departure of thousands of foreign workers in the wake of a wave of xenophobic attacks, anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement.

By RFI

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

Myr Group anticipates 13%-15% organic revenue growth as Valley adds about $250M in 2026 revenue

Apkoto-Uduaghan urges FG to invoke reciprocity over Ayra Starr’s reported visa denial

The senator’s comments come amid public outrage over reports that the Grammy-nominated singer cancelled scheduled engagements in South Africa after members of her team were allegedly denied entry visas. The post Apkoto-Uduaghan urges FG to invoke reciprocity over Ayra Starr’s reported visa denial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Jayne Augoye

Drug trafficking in Africa jumps sixfold in two years – AFRICOM

AFRICOM reports a sixfold increase in drug trafficking across Africa in two years, highlighting the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to c Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-trafficking-in-africa-jumps-sixfold-in-two-years-africom/

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DSS still detaining crew of plane that landed on Delta road – Keyamo

Keyamo also revealed that plans were underway to construct a superhighway that would run behind the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and connect to the Mafoluku area. The post DSS still detaining crew of plane that landed on Delta road – Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Photos: Vice President opens APSA 2026 Conference in Accra

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday attended and officially opened the 7th Annual Conference of the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) 2026 in Accra.

By Judy Yayra Avanu