July 03
Africa: HIV Breakthrough - Drug Trial Shows Injection Twice a Year Is 100 Percent Effective Against Infection [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV… Read more »
Africa: What Can You Do If You Think Your Teen Already Has Unhealthy Social Media Habits? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it. Read more »
Africa: AUC Strengthens Meteorological Centers With Improved Infrastructure [press release]
African Union
The African Union Commission- Directorate of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) conducted a mission to Lugano, Switzerland, as part of… Read more »
Africa: The Amhewas Situation Room Welcomes the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction
African Union
The Directorate of Sustainable Development and Blue Economy (SEBE), welcomed Mr Kamal Kishore, the new United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Disaster Risk… Read more »
West Africa: WTO, Unido Spearhead $12bn West Africa Cotton Industry Initiative
This Day
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have inked an initiative to mobilise $12 billion in investments for West… Read more »
Africa: The Drug Menace in the Heartland of the Boko Haram Insurgency [analysis]
African Arguments
Referred to as 'Marlians' after British-Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, whose songs allegedly glorify the profane, they have become the face of a silent crisis in the wake of the… Read more »
Africa: Kenya Ranked Sixth Crypto-Friendly Country in Africa
Capital FM
Kenya has been ranked the sixth-most crypto-friendly country in Africa, with 5.1 percent of the population holding crypto. Read more »
July 02
Africa: A United Africa Is Now the Only Path to the Climate Justice [analysis]
African Arguments
In the face of some nations' foot-dragging tactics, a pan-African front is all the more imperative, writes the chair of the African Group of Negotiators. Read more »
Africa: Lifetime Achievement Awards for Trailblazing Couple in African Journalism – Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer
allAfrica
Two co-founders of AllAfrica Global Media - Dr. Tami Hultman and Reed Kramer - were honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards during the 2024 African Media Leaders Summit in… Read more »
Africa: Alarming Drop in Global Funding to People in War and Crisis
Norwegian Refugee Council
Halfway into 2024, only 18 percent of the funding needed for humanitarian assistance globally has been received. Read more »
Africa: Graça Machel Remarks At the Global Agribusiness Forum [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Thank you to our Datagro hosts for convening us today and for the invitation for me to address this important forum that was so graciously extended to me by: Read more »
Africa: 'He Didn't Allow Me' - Gender and the Great Green Wall [analysis]
African Arguments
Experiences in northeast Nigeria suggest women struggle to participate in climate initiatives unless gender dynamics are carefully integrated. Read more »
Africa: Security Challenges - Cds Seeks Stronger Ties With South Africa Defence Forces
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force… Read more »
July 01
Africa: South Africa's New Unity Cabinet Explained
DW
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named his cabinet after several weeks of intense negotiations between the ANC and the 10 other parties that form South Africa's government of national… Read more »
Africa: Nairobi Among Major Cities Routes in Africa Not Served By Airbus
Capital FM
Nairobi has been listed among the major city routes in Africa not served by Airbus, a global aerospace and aviation corporation. Read more »
Africa: Current Democracy in Africa Failing the Youth - Former UN Advisor
Accra Times
Using Kenya as an example, he advised African leaders to address the needs of their citizens, as the issues in Kenya are common in many African countries. Read more »
East Africa: Building a New Era for Democracy, Good Governance and Inclusive Transitions in the Horn of Africa
African Union
Today marked the successful conclusion of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) inaugural Regional Dialogue Series on Deepening Democracy, Good Governance,… Read more »
Africa: Honey Bees Vote to Decide On Nest Sites - Why We Should Listen [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When people think of honey bees, they often think of classic wooden hives, in which beekeepers are having to breed more and more bees just to keep managed populations stable. These… Read more »
Africa: Afreximbank and the WTO Secretariat harmonize efforts to develop trade in Africa
Afreximbank
Today, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank or "the Bank") signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to amplify the impact of their… Read more »
Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets
Independent (Kampala)
On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in… Read more »
Africa: At $19.5bn, Nigeria Accounted for 35% of Sub-Saharan Africa's Diaspora Remittance in 2023 - World Bank
This Day
* Global Diaspora fund transfer to hit $690bn by 2025 Read more »
Africa: AU Sells Nigeria School Feeding Programme to Other African Countries
Leadership
African Union (AU) has called on African leaders to emulate Nigeria in transitioning its school feeding programme from federal government-led to state government's ownership. Read more »
Africa: How Access to U.S. Market Changed the Fortunes of Two South African Sisters - AGOA
Africa Renewal
Two entrepreneurs take traditional African designs and sustainable materials and turn them into international success Read more »
Africa: Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
Africa: African Governments Must Bring Young People On Board for AfCFTA Trade Pact to Succeed [analysis]
Daily Maverick
African governments need to earn the trust of young people if they are to successfully implement the African Continental Free Trade Area and ensure the participation of the largest… Read more »