December 02, 2020
Africa: Faith, Philanthropy, Community - How to Save Hundreds of Thousands from Malaria Amid Covid-19
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The J.C. Flowers Foundation and Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ('Friends') are focusing attention on how faith leaders, philanthropists and… Read more »
Africa: Africa Desperate for Debt Relief to Recover From Covid-19 [guest column]
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The economic and health costs to Africa of the Covid-19 pandemic are unprecedented by any measure. With the death toll rising above 50,000 and more than two million confirmed… Read more »
Ethiopia: UNHCR Negotiates Access to Refugees in Tigray
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The United Nations has received approval from the Ethiopian government for “unimpeded, sustained and secure access for humanitarian personnel and services to vulnerable… Read more »
Africa: Continent's Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 52,000 Mark
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As of December 2, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,174,098. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 51,993 and recoveries 1,843,160. Read more »
November 30, 2020
Africa: Don't Forget Carnage of Malaria While World Focuses on Covid-19 - Researchers, Health Professionals
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Twenty-one countries have experienced three consecutive years of zero indigenous cases of malaria since 2000. Ten countries where malaria once raged have been certified free of… Read more »
Africa: Huge Progress in Cutting Malaria Deaths is Threatened by Lack of Funding and Attention - Malaria Experts
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Although Africa continues to be the region in the world hardest hit by malaria, it has made major gains in reducing the number of cases - and deaths - over the past decade. Read more »
South Africa: Last Day To Have Your Say on the Draft Cannabis Bill!
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The draft Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill for South Africa is flawed, restrictive and discriminatory as it focuses only on criminalisation. As the draft is currently open… Read more »
November 28, 2020
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Says Government Forces 'Fully in Control' of Mekelle
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In a statement released on Twitter, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali said the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) has taken control of Mekelle, capital of the Tigray… Read more »
November 27, 2020
Africa: Is Africa Ready To Roll Out A Covid-19 Vaccine?
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Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and the University of Nairobi in Kenya have met in a webinar to discuss… Read more »
Africa: Is Timber The Key For Africa's Sustainable Cities? [guest column]
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Can the future of Africa's cities be growing on trees? Read more »
Africa: Continent Approaches 1.8 Million Covid-19 Recoveries
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As of November 27, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,121,329. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,944 and recoveries 1,791,154. Read more »
November 26, 2020
South Africa: U.S. Rapper Will.i.am Apologises For Stealing DJ Lag's Beat
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Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am has issued an apology to Gqom musician DJ Lag after South Africans called him out for allegedly stealing his beat to the song Ice… Read more »
Africa: Over 20 Million Covid-19 Tests Performed Across Continent
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As of November 26, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,107,358. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,647 and recoveries 1,781,750.… Read more »
November 25, 2020
Africa: Over 50,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
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As of November 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,093,307. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 50,347 and recoveries 1,772,800. Read more »
November 24, 2020
South Africa: How a South African Film Inspires Hope in the Face of Adversity
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When you see powerhouse names in movie credits, you know definitely you're in for a treat. Read more »
Africa: Scheme to Stop 'Conflict Diamond' Sales Is Not Working - Report
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The international scheme to prevent the sale of diamonds from funding violence and war appears to have become “increasingly dysfunctional and has lost credibility,”… Read more »
Africa: Coronavirus Pandemic Hurting Small-Scale Miners, Says Report
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The Covid-19 pandemic has hit small-scale mining hard, slashing incomes, exposing miners to greater risks and even increasing the use of child labour, says a new report issued on… Read more »
South Africa: Malawi's Bushiri Wanted For Rape
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South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority has issued three warrants of arrest against Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church founder Shepherd Bushiri for rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to Fix the Turmoil in Gold Mining Sector - Report
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Expanding gold mining in Zimbabwe is key to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's plans to revitalise the country's economy, especially at a time when the price of the metal is soaring on… Read more »
November 23, 2020
Africa: Continent Passes 2-Million Mark in Confirmed Covid-19 Cases
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As of November 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 2,070,172. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 49,719 and recoveries 1,744,098. Read more »
November 20, 2020
Congo-Brazzaville: Govt Suspends the Importation, Sale of Johnson's Baby Powder
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Sold on shelves in the Republic of Congo, American brand Johnson & Johnson could contain potentially carcinogenic substances. After several weeks of consultation with civil… Read more »
Africa: 'My Heart Breaks' For Ethiopia - WHO's Tedros
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The head of the World Health Organization denies taking sides in the government of Ethiopia's war with the region of Tigray, which has spilled over into neighboring Eritrea. In a… Read more »
West Africa: "COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led Us To Rethink Our Strategy" - Nathalie Gabala, Mastercard Foundation
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The Mastercard Foundation is committed to supporting economic recovery programs in Africa to enable states to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the first French… Read more »
November 19, 2020
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Queen of Kwaito Mshoza
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2020 has taken another popular singer. Read more »
November 18, 2020
Africa: Africa Experts in Top Posts on Biden-Harris Team May Signal New Policy Direction
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Africa experts have leading roles on incoming U.S. administration's transition team; South Africa's Ramaphosa among world leaders who have spoken with the President-Elect. Read more »