April 29
Africa: Namibia Credited for South Africa's Freedom
New Era
South African High Commissioner to Namibia Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso says Namibia played a critical role in the freedom and democracy of her nation. Read more »
Africa: African Religious Organizations Call for Tripling Size of Vulnerable Countries Fund
Jubilee
The World Bank program that provides aid to poor countries should triple funding by 2030, said interfaith African organizations in a statement addressed to leaders meeting in… Read more »
Africa: Many African Nations Are Making Progress in the Rule of Law
Africa Renewal
UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Alexandre Zouev, acknowledges progress amidst global tensions and challenges within… Read more »
Africa: AU Ministers of Health Speak on Draft Pandemic Prevention Agreement [press release]
Africa CDC
We, the Ministers of Health of African Union Member States, held a meeting on 27th April 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia under the facilitation of the Africa Centres for Disease… Read more »
Africa: Education Above All Foundation and UNHCR Partner to Enrol More Out-of-School, Refugee Children
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and global development organization Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed a new, five-year agreement aimed at addressing the global… Read more »
Africa: UN Reviews Progress and Challenges 30 Years After Landmark Population Conference
UN News
Global progress towards sustainable development will continue to stall unless countries do more to bridge the gender gap and reduce poverty and inequality, the President of the… Read more »
Africa: UN Officials Urge Swift Action to Tackle El Niño-Induced Extreme Weather
UN News
Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with… Read more »
Africa: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policymaking [interview]
SciDev.Net
This article was produced with the support of the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA). Read more »
Africa: Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression [press release]
HRW
We all have an interest in supporting people who are pressing governments to meet their obligations on climate change, whether they are protesting in the street, bringing cases to… Read more »
West Africa: Gum Arabic From Africa's Acacia Trees in the Sahel Is Used in Hundreds of Products - What's Worth Knowing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The conflict in Sudan has turned attention to a rarely discussed commodity: gum arabic. This product, the dried sap of certain species of acacia trees, is used mainly as an… Read more »
Africa: WHO Africa Advances African Science By Promoting Peer-Reviewed Research
IPS
The World Health Organization's African regional office and partners published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals in 2023 as part of efforts to address the… Read more »
Africa: Teens See Social Media Algorithms As Accurate Reflections of Themselves, Study Finds [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as "for you," suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just "for… Read more »
Africa: How Continental Competition Policy Strengthens the African Marketplace [analysis]
African Arguments
Regional price distortions hurt small traders the most; as more states adopt competition rules, it's the traders and consumers who will win big. Read more »
Africa: Urgent Call for Country Leadership and Global Solidarity to End Maternal and Newborn Deaths By 2030
UNFPA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will join global leaders to call for renewed commitment towards progress on eradicating preventable maternal and newborn deaths at a 29… Read more »
Africa: Africa Soft Power Summit Returns to Kigali for Third Time
New Times
The Africa Soft Power Summit is set to return to Kigali for its third consecutive year from May 28th-31st. This was announced in a Kigali cocktail mixer event that was organised on… Read more »
Africa: Transforming Artisanal Mining Can Be Beneficial for People and the Planet
Africa Renewal
Artisanal and Small-scale Miners (ASM) are the "orphans" of the mining world. The global mining industry, including some governments, perceives artisanal mining as a "residual… Read more »
Africa: How Breakdancing Became the Latest Olympic Sport [analysis]
Daily Maverick
In an effort to bring the Olympics to a wider and younger audience, breaking is the latest "sport" to make its debut at Paris 2024. But how will it work as a scored sport? Read more »
Africa: Lafarge Africa Unveils Watershield Cement to Boost Construction
Daily Trust
Lafarge Africa Plc., a leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, has launched an innovative and first of its kind water resistant cement in Nigeria called… Read more »
April 28
Africa: Africa CDC and EU Partner in New Genomic Surveillance and Data-Sharing Projects [press release]
Africa CDC
Two new projects set to boost Africa's competency in molecular detection of outbreaks on genomic surveillance and data sharing have commenced on the continent. Read more »
Africa: African Researchers Propose Mpox Research Group [press release]
Africa CDC
African researchers have proposed setting up a multicountry research group to mitigate against recurring epidemics in Africa and prevent future pandemics. The planned Mpox Research… Read more »
Africa: Talking to Teens About Sex - Advice for Parents On When, How, What to Say and Why It's So Important [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The "birds and the bees". The "facts of life". Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that… Read more »
April 27
Africa: Portugal Says No Plans to Pay Colonial Reparations
DW
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not… Read more »
April 26
Africa: Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
allAfrica
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that… Read more »
Africa: AHAS 2024 - Technology is a key part of Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach, according to Dr Kgosi Letlape [interview]
allAfrica
The 2024 edition of Africa Healthcare Summit was held in Accra on April 22-23, 2024. Organized by Zenith Global Health, this year's theme was " Advances in Public Health-Tackling… Read more »
Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur
African Union
The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security… Read more »