November 19
Africa: South Africa Needs to Take Advantage of the Cape Sea Route's Resurgence in the Wake of Red Sea Route Instability
Daily Maverick
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the increased shipping activity along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
Africa: AU Team Visits Liberia to Strengthen Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative… Read more »
Africa: Domestic Resources Key to Africa's Debt Freedom
Africa Renewal
-- says Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa Read more »
Africa: New UN Humanitarian Chief Assumes Office
Premium Times
Mr Fletcher succeeds Martin Griffiths, also from the UK, who stepped down at the end of June for health reasons. Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Isn't a Good Investment - Study Shows a Decline in Stock Prices Since 2016 [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It's based on awareness of the impact that… Read more »
Africa: Positioning South Africa As Guardian of the Cape Route [analysis]
ISS
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the surge in shipping along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
Africa: The First 1,000 Days of a Child's Life Are Crucial - There's Growing Evidence That the Next 1,000 Are Just As Important [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first 1,000 days of a child's life - pregnancy and the months leading to their second birthday - are a critical time. Expectant mothers need good antenatal care. The better… Read more »
West Africa: Preparedness Is Key - Strengthening the Research Ecosystem in West Africa [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Infectious disease outbreaks remain a challenge in the West African region, driven in part by significant cross-border migration. The area has experienced persistent outbreaks of… Read more »
Africa: One in Three Women Experiences Gender-Based Violence - Report
UN
Every year, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign led by UN Women serves as a powerful reminder of the widespread violence women… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Tackle Global Hunger Crisis
Nile Post
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the… Read more »
Africa: NBFLBFIl - Rivers Hoopers' Amayo Inspires Kingsmen to Sixth Title
Premium Times
Amayo's 29 points helped secure Rivers Hoopers the title and the sole spot at the Basketball Africa League Read more »
Africa: Botswana Return to Afcon After 12-Year Absence - Mauritania, Cape Verde Miss Out
CAF
Botswana secured their ever second appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, after holding Egypt to a 1-1 at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium on… Read more »
Africa: Money Talks - Why COP29 New Collective Quantified Goal On Climate Finance Matters
IPS
The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Appointed New Africa's Airlines Association Chairperson
Capital FM
Kenya Airways CEO Mr Allan Kilavuka has been appointed the new Africa's Airline Association (AFRAA) Chairperson. Mr. Kilavuka assumed the role of Chairperson of the African… Read more »
November 18
Africa: Long Covid - 'I Don't Think Govts Are Taking It Seriously Enough' - Prof Resia Pretorius
allAfrica
In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Africa's Negotiating Strategy Must Build On Past Lessons
Africa Renewal
A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs Read more »
Africa: On Climate, Will Trump Have It All His Own Way? [analysis]
ISS
The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Ambitious Climate Finance Goal Is Not Enough - the Funds Must Also Reach the Right Communities
IPS
The 29th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP29) currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a key global milestone for agreeing on a new compromise to reduce emissions and… Read more »
Africa: Methane Mitigation At COP29 - Pathways to Climate Action
IPS
Methane emissions have emerged as a focal point of discussion as global leaders congregate at COP29 in Baku to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Strong Voices Pushing for Locally Manufactured Vaccines
Daily Maverick
More needs to be done to boost the research and development capabilities crucial to countries succeeding in manufacturing vaccines locally. Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the G20 Leaders' Summit - 18 November 2024 [press release]
WHO
President Lula da Silva, Read more »
Africa: Collective Regional Effort Needed to End Malaria
The Herald
The quest to eliminate malaria has long been central to public health initiatives across Africa, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Read more »
Africa: Arab-African Investment Summit Honours First Lady
The Herald
Empowerment champion First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa has been honoured with a prestigious award in recognition of her dedication to vulnerable communities at the Arab-African… Read more »
Africa: Climate Disaster Debris Tell Story of Justification of Africa's Demand for Loss and Damage Reparation At COP29 [press release]
Greenpeace
At a solemn event at COP29, Greenpeace Africa presented physical evidence of the suffering and loss of our communities caused by climate devastation across the continent,… Read more »
Africa: Ambassador-Designate of South Africa Lauds Ethiopia's Pivotal Role in Regional, Global Peace
ENA
Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia, Nonceba Losi lauded Ethiopia's pivotal role in the maintenance of regional and global peace and security… Read more »
