October 28
Africa: AUC - IMF - WB Hold Coordination Meeting to Discuss Key Policy Issues in Alignment With Agenda 2063
African Union
Facilitated by the African Union Commission (AUC), the two-day coordination meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) which took place from 24 -25… Read more »
Africa: WHO in Africa, WomenLift Health Sign Pivotal Agreement to Strengthen Women's Leadership in Health
WHO-AFRO
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and WomenLift Health today crossed a major milestone, cementing a crucial partnership to bolster investments in women's… Read more »
Africa: Cancer Care in Africa - Translations of Key Words Convey Fear and Need to Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Language can give people the power to take an active part in their own healthcare, or it can create barriers. Read more »
Africa: Can SAMIDRC Be Spared the Fate of Previous Peace Missions? [analysis]
ISS
SADC member states must ensure that the operation in eastern DRC can overcome the challenges faced by its predecessors. Read more »
Africa: Superyachts and Jets of Europe's Elite Emit More Carbon Pollution in a Week Than the World's Poorest 1 Percent Emits in a Lifetime [press release]
Oxfam
The carbon footprint of a super-rich European, accumulated from nearly a week of using super yachts and private jets, matches the lifetime carbon footprint of someone in the… Read more »
Africa: Presidency Asserts Stance On South Africa's Foreign Policy
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of… Read more »
Africa: Global Stars Unite for Earthshot Prize in South Africa [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Some of the world's most influential artists, athletes, musicians, and advocates will join The Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa this November to spotlight inspiring… Read more »
Africa: CAF President Dr Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Families of Late Chavuma FC Players and Zambian Football Family Following a Tragic Accident That Claimed Seven Lives
CAF
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") President Dr Patrice Motsepe is deeply saddened by the tragic news of a road accident in Zambia that claimed the lives… Read more »
October 27
Africa: Polluters Must Pay - How COP29 Can Make This a Reality [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding corporations and countries… Read more »
Africa: Giving Feedback Is a Skill - 3 Tips On How to Do It Well for Students [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It can be difficult to tell someone what you think of their work, even if you mean well and even if you think they're doing a good job. Sometimes the person doesn't understand what… Read more »
Africa: Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
VOA
Bioeconomy is the production, use, and conservation of biological resources to produce goods that sustain communities. A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy as a way to… Read more »
Africa: Breast Cancer in Africa - Myths That Need to Be Debunked [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There are many myths about breast cancer, particularly in Africa with its rich diversity of people, different genetic backgrounds and ancestral histories. Read more »
Africa: Slave Trade - Commonwealth Heads Agree On Reparations Dialogue
Leadership
Commonwealth leaders have agreed that the time has come for a conversation about reparations for the slave trade, despite the UK's desire to keep the subject off the agenda at a… Read more »
Africa: Huawei Calls for High-Quality Microgrid to Light Up a Greener Africa
This Day
Huawei Digital Power sub-Saharan Africa is excited to announce the recent showcase of FusionSolar solutions at Nigeria Energy, that took place from Read more »
Africa: Mudi Africa At 30 - From Grass to Glory, By Dele Sobowale
Vanguard
"Against excellence in another [person], there is no way of defending ourselves except love." Johann Goethe, VBQ, p 51. Read more »
October 26
Africa: SADC and African Leaders Unite At 9th Africa Regional Platform to Strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience [document]
SADC
The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Eighth High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting Was held in Windhoek, Namibia from 21 to 24… Read more »
Africa: At COP16, Biodiversity Credits Raising Hopes and Protests
IPS
At the end of the first week at the 16th Conference of Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), finance emerges as the biggest issue but also shrouded in controversies. Read more »
October 25
Africa: Kamala Harris Should Pursue Africa Priorities if She Becomes President [guest column]
allAfrica
The White House announcement on October 16 that President Biden's postponed trip to Angola has been rescheduled for December, fulfilling a promise that he would visit Africa before… Read more »
Africa: Sci-Fi, Folklore, and Faith - Korede Azeez's Unique Lens As a Nigerian Muslim Filmmaker [interview]
African Arguments
Korede Azeez is one of the Nigeria's most prolific breakout filmmakers. Her journey sheds light on the broader landscape of women in Nigeria's expanding film industry. Read more »
Africa: Anti-Malarial Drug Resistance Is Making Malaria Normal Again [analysis]
African Arguments
As Egypt is certified malaria-free, the parasite is developing resistance to treatments, costing the continent $127 billion in lost GDP by 2030, 600,000 lives a year and,… Read more »
Africa: IMF Isn't Doing Enough to Support Africa - Billions Could Be Made Available Through Special Drawing Rights
IPS
At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley called for more and better use of special drawing rights (SDRs), the International Monetary Fund's reserve asset. Read more »
October 24
Africa: UNEP's 2024 Emissions Gap Report Warns - 'No More Hot Air, Please'
IPS
"We're playing with fire, but there can be no more playing for time. We're out of time," says UN Secretary General António Guterres Read more »
Africa: Polio Almost Eradicated but Challenges Persist - Unicef
Nile Post
Since 1988, the number of children affected by polio has dropped by a staggering 99 percent. Read more »
Africa: What Must Happen After the Summit of the Future? [analysis]
African Arguments
What would the manifesto for a more inclusive world look like if it were drafted by people with disabilities? It was, a few weeks ago at a UN Summit. But is it enough? Read more »
Africa: New UN Push to Ensure Women's Equal Participation Peace
UN News
The UN on Thursday launched the "Common Pledge" initiative, designed to bring together mediators, governments, and civil society to ensure the full, equal and meaningful engagement… Read more »
