Authorities in South Sudan are sounding the alarm over the state of the country's mental health. Just last month, 12 suicides were reported in Juba in a single week. Clinics offering mental health support are scarce and at risk of closing down. In 2022, eight centres opened nationwide with the aim of serving over 20,000 people for the first time. However, with funding from Italy and Greece set to expire, their future is uncertain.
Also, in Senegal, the Grand Magal of Touba, the annual pilgrimage of the Mouride Brotherhood, one of the country’s key Islamic Sufi orders, is about to begin. For many, the pilgrimage is about more than just spiritual devotion; it’s also a vibrant cultural expression, especially through clothing. As millions prepare to gather for the 131st Magal, our correspondents in Dakar explored this lesser-known aspect of the celebration. Take a look at Mouride fashion!
And Kenya is one step closer to reaching the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Morocco. The Harambee Stars are now on a 15-match unbeaten streak, and they will be looking to extend it against Zambia on Sunday. President William Ruto has upped the stakes, promising a 2.5 million shilling bonus (over 19,000 dollars) to each player if they win. Meanwhile, ticket sales for some matches in Nairobi have been suspended after chaotic scenes overshadowed Kenya's victory over Morocco on Sunday.
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