June 30
Africa: We Research Online 'Misogynist Radicalisation'. Here's What Parents of Boys Should Know [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents are worried about their children using social media. But these concerns tend to focus on privacy, exposure to explicit material or contact with strangers. Read more »
Africa: School Feeding - AU Lauds Nigeria, Says 65.4m Kids Now Beneficiaries in Africa
Vanguard
The African Union AU has lauded the Nigerian homegrown school feeding initiative, noting that no fewer than 65.4 million children in 51 countries now benefit from various school… Read more »
Africa: Fossil Insects Help to Reconstruct the Past - How I Ended Up Studying Them (And You Can Too) [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When I tell people that I study fossils, many assume I am talking about dinosaurs or some equally impressive extinct creatures. But there's far more to be found in the global… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Cheetahs Coach Confident Team Will Bring Africa Cup Home
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe men's 7s rugby team coach Ricky Chirengende says his target is to win the Rugby Africa Cup tournament which kicked off Saturday in Mauritius. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Steps Forward to Take Advantage From AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is ready to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) coupled with implementing the national strategy, the UNECA Regional Integration and Trade… Read more »
June 29
Africa: Africa CDC Validates New Public Health Informatics Fellowship Curriculum [press release]
Africa CDC
Africa CDC's two-year Public Health Informatics (PHI) Fellowship begins this year as part of the Africa Epidemic Services (AES), an elite workforce program supporting Member… Read more »
Africa: African Scientists Find New Meaning in Genomics and Bioinformatics [press release]
Africa CDC
From learning to use genome curation tools for depositing sequences on the African and global Pathogen Data Sharing and Archive platform to understanding data quality standards and… Read more »
Africa: Experts Trained to Curb Maternal Mortality in Africa [press release]
Africa CDC
Ten practicing clinicians from 10 African Union member states have been trained to instruct other experts in reducing maternal mortality across Africa. This five-day Emergency… Read more »
Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa
African Union
The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »
June 28
Africa: Alzheimer's Risk Higher If Your Mother Had Cognitive Problems [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease is more strongly influenced by the mother's side than the father's side, a recent study has discovered. Read more »
Africa: UN Rights Chief Calls Time On 'Economic Violence' Against Women and Girls
UN News
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council's (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women's rights, The UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday told a… Read more »
Africa: We Finally Know Why Some People Got Covid While Others Didn't [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Throughout the pandemic, one of the key questions on everyone's mind was why some people avoided getting COVID, while others caught the virus multiple times. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Is Chinese Gateway to Africa, Ifa Executive Director Says
ENA
A delegation led by the Executive Director for Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) Jafar Bedru participated in a high-level international conference in Shanghai, China from 27-28… Read more »
Africa: Burhan and Hemedti's Deadly Hunger Games [analysis]
ISS
As civil war pushes Sudan towards famine, the West and BRICS should rein in foreign states meddling in the conflict. Read more »
Africa: The African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator Is a Boon for the Continent [press release]
Africa CDC
The Gavi Board's approval of the Gavi Alliance's new five-year strategy (2026-2030), which focuses on accelerating vaccine coverage, introducing new vaccines, strengthening health… Read more »
Africa: Staff Exchange Programmes Foster Competence and Networking for Africa CDC [press release]
Africa CDC
Staff Exchange Programmes can yield several benefits for institutions. At the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), scientists are experiencing both… Read more »
Africa: Vaccine Manufacturing Needs a Favorable Environment to Deliver Returns On Investment [press release]
Africa CDC
After securing crucial financing for vaccine manufacturing development, Africa's ecosystem needs to be conducive to delivering clear returns on investment, as Dr. Jean Kaseya… Read more »
Africa: Bingwa Plus Initiative to Empower African Youth in Community Health [press release]
Africa CDC
An offshoot of the African Union Bingwa Initiative that mobilized Youth Health Advocates (Bingwas) to rally communities and boost vaccination uptake across Africa during COVID-19… Read more »
Africa: 2024 SDG Report Highlights Stalled Progress and Growing Inequities As 2030 Deadline Approaches
Africa Renewal
Urgent call for stronger global cooperation to fulfil the 2030 promise Read more »
Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
African Union
June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »
Africa: First NBA Academy Africa Prospect Drafted to the NBA
New Times
Cameroon's Ulrich Chomche became the first NBA Academy Africa prospect drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he was Thursday night selected 57th overall by the… Read more »
Africa: Illegal Financial Flows - African Countries Lose Over 88 Billion Dollars Every Year
Agenzia Fides
More than 88 billion dollars are lost illegally to African countries every year. This was denounced yesterday, June 27, by the Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Economic and… Read more »
Africa: Investment in Rail Critical for Africa's Socio-Economic Growth
SAnews.gov.za
President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to… Read more »
June 27
Africa: Sierra Leone's Dedicated Polio Vaccinators Hit Roads to Reach Millions of Children [press release]
WHO-AFRO
Using door-to-door vaccination and fixed vaccination centers in health facilities, the World Health Organization supported over 4000 vaccinators and healthcare workers in May to… Read more »
Africa: A Tax On the Super-Rich to Fight Hunger Gains Ground
IPS
A global agreement could levy a small tax on the world's 3,000 richest people, with fortunes in excess of US$ 1 billion, and use the money to fight world hunger, a study by the… Read more »