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Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

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Zimbabwean teenager Kelly Nhedega once dreamed of finishing school and starting a career before having a family…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:22:08 UTC.

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  2. Europe backs Ukraine funding but tightens anti-corruption conditions

  3. 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansion

  4. Stigma, funding cuts and the Iran war put contraception out of reach for Africa’s girls

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