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WHO recommends a new vaccine to combat typhoid in Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
In the fight against typhoid in Africa, the World Health Organisation recommends a new vaccine for young children. And with two days to go to Kenya's election, the main opposition contender confirms he won't take part. Plus inheritance and disinheritance, the two-fold blow of losing your husband and losing your home.
(Picture: Typhoid patient receiving treatment at a centre near Harare in 2012. Credit: Getty Images)
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Tue 24 Oct 201717:06GMT
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Focus on Africa
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.


