October 14, 2020
Africa: The Importance of Clean Cooking in a Low Carbon Future [guest column]
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Modern cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change and reducing environmental degradation. In a true 'win-win', they also benefit respiratory health –… Read more »
October 13, 2020
Africa: Continent Records 193 More Covid-19 Deaths and 5,899 New Infections
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As of October 13, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,584,693. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,302, and recoveries 1,311,339. Read more »
October 12, 2020
Africa: Multilateral Approaches to Improve Population Health: How Can Public, Private Sectors Work Together?
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In parallel to the 75th United Nations General Assembly which was held from September 22nd 2020, a round of Conversations on Leadership organized by the Wall Street Journal was… Read more »
Africa: Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 38,000
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As of October 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,578,794. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,109, and recoveries 1,304,377. Read more »
October 11, 2020
Africa: Raise the Voices of Millions of Girls Who Hope and Dream of a Gender-Equal World [guest column]
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The story of 12-year-old Amanda in Zambia, who has large dreams, is the story of millions of girls across Africa. She sees a hopeful future ahead - one in which her voice is heard,… Read more »
October 09, 2020
Africa: China Joins Global Covid Vaccine Effort U.S. Missing in Action
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China's decision to join the group of more than 170 countries engaging in a massive international Covid-19 vaccine effort is a major boost to the prospect of equitable access to… Read more »
Africa: Nobel Peace Prize Turns the Spotlight on World Hunger
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The World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency which provides aid to millions of people, often in countries torn by conflict and instability, has been awarded the Nobel… Read more »
October 08, 2020
Africa: Nearly 220,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 14.5 Million Tests
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As of October 8, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,536,831. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 37,095, and recoveries 1,279,758.… Read more »
October 07, 2020
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction: Are Policies, Regulations Working Against the Final Consumer?
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On September 24th and 25th the third Scientific Summit on tobacco harm reduction was held, also referred to as the "No Smoke Summit". This scientific meeting on tobacco harm… Read more »
Africa: Okonjo-Iweala Named One of Two Women Finalists to Lead the World Trade Organization
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Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala along with South Korea's Yoo Myung-hee are widely reported to have been selected as the finalists in the contest to lead the World Trade Organization… Read more »
Africa: Over 36,600 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
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As of October 7, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,514,971. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,639, and recoveries 1,262,081. Read more »
October 06, 2020
Africa: Report Names Nine Countries Where Mentally Ill People are Shackled
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Many people with mental health conditions in African nations are living shackled in chains or locked up in confined spaces, says Human Rights Watch. Read more »
Africa: 'The Chain is So Heavy. It Doesn't Feel Right; It Makes Me Sad'
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A Human Rights Watch report on the shackling of people with mental conditions says shackling is mostly practised by families, faith healers or non-medical staff, often when… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Surpasses 36,500 as Total Cases Exceed 1,5 Million
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As of October 6, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,514,971. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,511, and recoveries 1,254,067. Read more »
October 05, 2020
Nigeria: Here's Why You Have To Watch This Nigerian Movie, Oloture
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There's something special about movies meant to address real issues to which society turns a blind eye. Read more »
October 04, 2020
Africa: Number of Covid-19 Cases Across Continent Nears 1.5 Million
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As of October 04, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,490,512. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,086, and recoveries 1,233,551. Read more »
October 02, 2020
Africa: Essential Women's Health Services at Risk Amid Covid-19 [guest column]
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The COVID-19 pandemic is setting back important progress on women's health across Africa. There are many reasons for this, including lockdown restrictions which are keeping women… Read more »
October 01, 2020
Africa: New International Association Founded to Focus on Smoking Control, Harm Reduction
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At the closing of the third scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction that was held virtually on September 24th and 25th, an official declaration was made to announce the… Read more »
Africa: Over 218,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After More than 13 Million Tests
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As of October 01, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,482,205. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 35,865, and recoveries 1,227,767.… Read more »
September 30, 2020
Africa: Stigma Makes Ending Covid-19 Harder and Threatens Peace Across Africa
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Analyses by researchers at the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) warn that Covid-19 has provoked responses that violate human rights, slow… Read more »
Africa: Softening the Impact of Conflict Multiplier Covid-19 [interview]
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Since 1992, when the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) was established, the conflict management NGO has played an integral role in conflict… Read more »
Tanzania: Key U.S. Congress Members Raise Concerns About Elections and Treatment of U.S. Investors
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The ranking Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa are packing a resolution urging the government of Tanzania to respect human and economic… Read more »
South Africa: Did You Also Watch The South African, Angolan Action Movie on Netflix?
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Netflix is finally diving in - not just dipping toes in - when it comes to Africa and its film industry. African movies and series are now making a mark on the streaming platform. Read more »
September 29, 2020
Africa: Curb Capital Flight to Help Fund Covid-19 Response in Africa [guest column]
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Curbing capital flight and other illicit financial flows from Africa can generate $88.6 billion a year. These funds can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build the resilience… Read more »
South Africa: Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections = New Rules From Govt?
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Gauteng's Covid-19 infection rate climbed 6% after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the country. The increase, which was "noted with concern" by the provincial health… Read more »
