October 15
Africa: World Told Act Now or Face 136 Years of Hunger, Report Warns
IPS
World Food Day 2024 Read more »
Liberia: Labor Ministry Nabs 19 Chinese Workers At China Union Without Permits
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labor, has apprehended 19 Chinese immigrants working without valid work permits at TXT Mineral Resources Limited, a subcontractor… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Lawyer Gawanas Appointed As Chancellor of UK University
Namibian
Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate Bience Gawanas has been appointed as the chancellor of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom (UK). Read more »
October 10
Africa: It is possible to end violence against children, and it makes economic sense - UN Report [document]
UN
Levels of violence against children worldwide are at an all-time high and are on the rise, according to a UN report released today, which emphasizes that by working together,… Read more »
Africa: Wildlife Loss Is Taking Ecosystems Nearer to Collapse - New Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest… Read more »
October 09
Africa: Strengthening Zimbabwe's Expanded Programme On Immunization - Addressing Data Quality Challenges [press release]
WHO-AFRO
In public and global health, accurate data is a cornerstone for effective decision-making and disease control. Recognizing the critical importance of high-quality surveillance… Read more »
October 01
Madagascar: UNAIDS Calls for Global Solidarity to Strengthen Madagascar's HIV Response to End Aids As a Public Health Threat
UNAIDS
The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima is calling for accelerated global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar's response to HIV, including preventing new HIV infections… Read more »