July 15, 2022
Africa: It's Our Responsibility to End the World's Oldest Pandemic
The Stop TB Partnership has launched a detailed strategy to finally put an end to the world's oldest pandemic. Read more »
July 14, 2022
Uganda: U.S. Actor Terrence Howard Eyes Uganda as 'Fertile Ground' for New Technology Initiatives
Oscar-winning actor Terrence Howard is in Uganda, where he announced the development of several scientific initiatives that also form part of plans to boost funding and tourism to… Read more »
July 08, 2022
Africa: How Sweet Potato is Preventing the Global Wheat Crisis from Taking Root in Africa
Long before the Ukraine conflict began and sent wheat futures spiralling, scientists in Africa were experimenting with an alternative ingredient for baked goods: orange fleshed… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Africa: Giving Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases the Attention They Deserve Will End Preventable Suffering
During The Kigali Summit on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) hosted by Rwanda, leaders reflected on the Kigali summit and made commitments to work towards ending… Read more »
Uganda: Where Menstrual Health and the Climate Crisis Meet - Safe Girl Reusable Pads #AfricaClimateHope
Catherine Nakayemba was just starting high school when her very first menstrual cycle came. She wasn't sure what was happening, and thought she might be sick. In the school… Read more »
June 29, 2022
Kenya: As We Talk Climate Change Solutions, Politicians Should Start Doing Their Jobs #AfricaClimateCrisis
If I were to take a wild guess, I bet that when I talk about who is affected by climate change, your first thought wouldn't be you, your friends or family. Read more »
South Africa: Want to Give Organic Waste and Food Scraps a New Life? Try Earthworms #AfricaClimateHope
There is no honour in waste! Read more »
June 17, 2022
Africa: 'Sexuality Was Fluid, Tolerant and Not Penalised Before Colonialism'
In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Africa: Standard Bank Still Considering Financing the EACOP Pipeline #AfricaClimateCrisis
Climate activists have demanded answers from Standard Bank for its involvement and continued support for oil and gas projects on the African continent, even as the worst effects of… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Africa: Everyone Has a Role to Play in Ending Abuse Against LGBTQI+ Africans
In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Africa: A Cultural Shift from Secrecy is Necessary to End Menstrual Shame
Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to… Read more »
Africa: Insect Meat Loaf, Fertilizer Trees, and Mosquito-repelling Plants - The Promise of Africa's Bioeconomy #AfricaClimateCrisis
Africa feels the impacts of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change perhaps more than any other region in the world. The costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer have skyrocketed over… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Africa: Unlocking Feminist Activism with Social Justice Leader Theo Sowa
AllAfrica's Melody Chironda spoke with renowned women's rights and social justice activist Theo Sowa about women's rights and democracy in the wake of the release of a report by… Read more »
Africa: More Money Needed for Feminist Leaders to Drive Global Change
Feminist movements and organizations around the world are the key drivers of social change, yet they are under-financed, under-valued, and grossly under-appreciated. Read more »
May 25, 2022
Africa: Fuel Shortage Crisis - Who is Responsible?
Kenya's recent fuel crisis has left petrol pumps dry. Politicians are blaming each other and giving varied reasons for the shortage, from the government being inept to government… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Nigeria: When Inclusive Education and Recycling Meet With An Innovator's Dream
How do you get children to school and clean up plastic waste at the same time? Well, you could start a school that accepts recyclables as payment. And that is precisely what… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Africa: Sparking Change for African Women Leaders Through the Power of Data
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data,” once said Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s use of… Read more »
May 03, 2022
Africa: The Climate Action We Need to Avoid Deadly Floods
As communities in South Africa's coastal province KwaZulu-Natal continue to search for their missing loved ones after devastating floods that killed more than 400 people, the… Read more »
April 22, 2022
Africa: Transformative Leadership: The Solution to Global Health and Climate Crises #AfricaClimateCrisis
As the world tentatively moves toward recovery from what we hope is the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded that an even larger threat remains: climate change. Read more »
April 15, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality: People Without Reliable Connectivity are Being Left Behind
When I was invited to submit comments to the United Nations on how to best "leave no one behind" during the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), I faced a… Read more »
April 14, 2022
Africa: Global Health Decision-Makers Must Mirror Humanity's Diversity
New research reveals the gulf between the aims of organisations shaping health outcomes around the world and their governance structures and practices Read more »
April 12, 2022
Africa: Facebook Algorithm Drives Sceptics Towards Climate Denial, Study Finds #AfricaClimateCrisis
If you are among the African adults who get their news through Facebook, you might be under the impression that scientific consensus surrounding human-made climate change is still… Read more »
Africa: Differing Covid-19 Responses Reflect Africa's Uncertainty: What Next?
While Kenya and South Africa begin to ease to Covid-19 restrictions, including mask wearing in open spaces, Nigeria is still in national disaster status with no… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - April 12, 2022
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April 07, 2022
Africa: Conflict, Climate Crisis and Covid - World Needs Peace for Health and Health for Peace
To mark World Health Day on 7 April, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, defines a bold initiative to promote peace and… Read more »