Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind [interview]
allAfrica
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »
LGBTQ+ Gains Thwarted By Enduring Discrimination and Violence
RFI
Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe - while… Read more »
Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Africa Does Not Have to Ask for a Seat At the Table, Kagame Tells Business Leaders
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, May 16, issued a rallying call to African business and political leaders to work closely, together, noting that the more the continent is united,… Read more »
Africa CEO Forum - Who Are the Business Tycoons in Kigali?
New Times
The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what… Read more »
No Evidence to Support Claim That Mixture of Avocado Seed and Rubbing Alcohol Can Cure Joint Pain
Africa Check
No evidence to support claim that mixture of avocado seed and rubbing alcohol can cure joint pain Read more »
At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
Ghanaian Times
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. Read more »
New Revenue Streams - Using Africa's Vast Renewable Energy and Natural Resources for Premium Carbon Credits
Africa Renewal
Voluntary carbon market could reach $10-$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80 Read more »
South Africa and Nigeria At 30 - Fostering a Spirit of Friendship and Collaboration
This Day
The year 2024 marks exactly 30 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria in February 1994. These relations that span three… Read more »
UN Women Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [document]
UN Women
The theme of this year's International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [1] , 'Leave No One Behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for All', underscores the urgent… Read more »
Cllr. Gongloe, Prof. Lumumba Discuss Governance in Africa
New Dawn
Liberian legal luminary Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe and Kenyan Law Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba point to a new revolution hitting the African Continent. Read more »
Africa's Tech Future - Daniel Oyeduntan Leads the Charge
This Day
Daniel Oyeduntan, a seasoned professional with about a decade of experience in data science and machine learning, is capturing the attention of the technology industry across EMEA. Read more »
Gavi Launches Major Push To Reach 100M Children With Measles Vaccines [press release]
GAVI
Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with… Read more »
Igniting the Potential of Adolescent Girls in Pursuit of the Africa We Want
UNFPA
For over 30 years, I have traveled extensively across the diverse landscapes of East and Southern Africa, the region closest to my heart, and experiencing the stunning cultures,… Read more »
As Pollution Kills, Africa Needs Billions for Climate-Ready Stoves
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? A summit this week aims to kickstart Africa's push against polluting cooking stoves that hurt climate progress and people's health Read more »