November 11
Africa: Understanding the Triumph of Donald Trump [analysis]
Premium Times
Ultimately, we hope the Donald Trump presidency ushers in the peace we all yearn for in the world. Read more »
Africa: FDLR a Persistent Threat to Rwanda, Senate President Tells AU Official
New Times
Senate President François Xavier Kalinda has said that the FDLR, a militia linked to the Genocide against the Tutsi, remains a threat to Rwanda's security and the region. Read more »
November 10
Africa: Somalia Insists Ethiopia Not Be Part of New AU Mission
VOA
A senior Somali official insisted Saturday that Ethiopia will not participate in a new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Is Hitting Women the Hardest. What to Do About It - Economists [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The current capitalist system has created two related crises: ecological decline and social injustice. It has led to environmental damage like climate change, which affects some… Read more »
Africa: Azerbaijan State Oil Firm Trebles Deals in Year Baku Hosts COP29
Global Witness
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) struck a slew of deals potentially worth more than $8 billion in the year that Baku is hosting COP29 climate talks, new analysis shows… Read more »
Africa: Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe Reflects On Namibia Detention and Political Mentorship Under Hidipo Hamutenya
Namibian
Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency. Read more »
Africa: Can You Die From Long Covid? the Answer Is Not So Simple [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nearly five years into the pandemic, COVID is feeling less central to our daily lives. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Pursuit of Cost-Effective Community Health Worker Services
Africa CDC
Fifteen service categories, comprising a total of 110 interventions, have been identified in Africa as priorities for delivery through Community Health Workers. Now, health… Read more »
Africa: A New Digital Health Platform for Africa
Africa CDC
As the use of digital tools for effective healthcare delivery gradually takes foothold in Africa, the Africa CDC has unveiled a new platform that caters for differing needs in… Read more »
November 09
Africa: WHO, Africa CDC Support 17 Countries to Develop Mpox Vaccination Plans
Africa CDC
World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) experts gathered in Brazzaville this week with country representatives and… Read more »
November 08
Africa: Spotlight: Inside the Heart of Stemming Mpox Spread in Africa
Africa CDC
Nineteen African states—those currently reporting or that have reported Mpox cases within this outbreak—gathered in a ‘back-to-school’ style meeting in… Read more »
Africa: A Quiet Revolution in Greening Global Trade [guest column]
allAfrica
As the world braces for the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, the chasm between environmental pledges and tangible action remains far too wide. Despite decades of promises,… Read more »
Africa: Youth Network Set to Drive Innovations in Digital Health [press release]
Africa CDC
Young Africans are set to transform the digital health landscape with the launch of the Youth in Digital Health Network (YiDHN) by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and… Read more »
Africa: Smallpox Drug in Clinical Trials for Treating Mpox in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
A drug currently approved for smallpox in the U.S. will undergo clinical trials to treat patients infected by the Mpox viruswho are at risk of severe complications in the… Read more »
Africa: Assessment Reveals Gaps in Risk Communication Preparedness in Member States [press release]
Africa CDC
A preliminary assessment in three African countries indicates that some member states are not adequately equipped to perform risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) for… Read more »
Southern Africa: Are Southern Africa's Former Liberation Movements Going Out of Fashion? [analysis]
ISS
In this month's election, Namibia's SWAPO ruling party could go the way of the ANC, BDP or perhaps FRELIMO. Read more »
Africa: Spotlight - Inside the Heart of Stemming Mpox Spread in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
Nineteen African states--those currently reporting or that have reported Mpox cases within this outbreak--gathered in a 'back-to-school' style meeting in Congo Brazzaville in the… Read more »
Africa: New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance [press release]
Africa CDC
With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa--causing more fatalities than HIV, TB, and malaria combined--a new surveillance guidance… Read more »
Africa: Experts Defend the Need for Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace [press release]
Africa CDC
Multiple public health emergencies and challenges continue to take a toll on mental health across Africa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has… Read more »
Africa: President Ruto to Lead Kenya's Delegation At COP29, Championing Africa's Climate Finance Agenda
Capital FM
Kenya, in its capacity as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is preparing to represent Africa's climate priorities at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next week. Read more »
Africa: Cyberattacks On Healthcare - a Global Threat That Can't Be Ignored
UN News
An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world's healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of… Read more »
Africa: Time to Dismantle Legacies of Slavery and Colonialism Impacting African Diaspora
UN News
Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General… Read more »
Africa: Innovative Financing to Unlock Africa's Blue Economy
Africa Renewal
Countries can leverage on creative financial tools such as debt swaps, green bonds, blues bonds, and others, to unlock resources needed to protect marine ecosystems, drive economic… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Is for Oil Deals [press release]
Global Witness
An undercover investigation reveals how the Azerbaijani petrostate used its position as host of COP29 to facilitate discussion of new fossil fuel deals at the annual UN climate… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Officials Facilitate Fossil Fuel Talks for Fake Investor During Undercover Investigation
Global Witness
The Azerbaijan COP29 team charged with leading this year's global UN climate talks helped facilitate discussions about fossil fuel deals at the annual conference, an undercover… Read more »
