October 20
Rwanda: WHO Chief Commends Rwanda's Swift Response to Marburg Outbreak
New Times
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has commended Rwanda's rapid and effective response to the Marburg virus outbreak, noting the… Read more »
Africa: World Takes Crucial Step to Make Peace with Nature
United Nations Biodiversity Conference
With some 23,000 pre-registered delegates representing almost every country on Earth, today's ceremonial opening of the 16th Conference of the Parties under the Convention on… Read more »
Nigeria: Arrest of #EndSARS Memorial Protesters Unacceptable - Amnesty Int'l
Daily Trust
A leading human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the arrest of protesters marking EndSARS anniversary at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos State. Read more »
Egypt: President El-Sisi Says Egypt to Review Situation With IMF If Escalating Burdens Persist On People
Egypt Online
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi highlighted on Sunday 20/10/2024 Egypt's program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), noting that the country may "review the situation" with… Read more »
Ethiopia: African Defense Leaders Rally to Avert Security Threats
Ethiopian Herald
In response to the volatile global order and contemporary security challenges facing the continent, African defense ministers and military attachés convened a critical… Read more »
Africa: Unholy Alliance With Boomerang Repercussion
Ethiopian Herald
The Horn of Africa, a region rife with historical tensions and geopolitical complexities, appears increasingly vulnerable to destabilization. Central to this turmoil is Egypt,… Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Magnetic Pull in Light of Brics' Win-Win Approach
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia, with over 120 million people, boasts bountiful natural resources and is strategically located in terms of export and import trade, putting itself atop the list of… Read more »
October 19
Africa: Innovate Africa, Interswitch, Others Team Up for Inspire Africa Conference
Vanguard
Innovate Africa Foundation in collaboration with Interswitch Group, Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG), and WorkNigeria, have concluded the 2024 Inspire Africa Conference, the… Read more »
October 18
Nigeria: Four Challenges to Reaching Remote Communities in Nigeria
MSF
Come rain or shine, Patrick A. Njok, has been ensuring patients in need of essential medical care get to the hospital in time for two years as a driver with Médecins Sans… Read more »
Africa: WHO Strengthens Countries Capacities to Combat Diet Related Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa
WHO-AFRO
The World Health Organization's Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO) has conducted a five-day capacity-building workshop in Uganda from 14-18 October 2024 to empower 40… Read more »
Africa: Statement of Dr Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management, Political Affairs, Peace and Security, AUC, At the 9th Informal Annual Joint Seminar Between Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the African Union Peace and Security [document]
African Union
Let me begin by expressing my gratitude to the Co-Chairs for inviting the AU to discuss the adverse effects of climate change on Africa's stability and development. While climate… Read more »
October 17
Africa: Race to Close Global Climate Finance Gaps Amid Escalating Climate Risks
IPS
The impact of climate change continues to devastate economies worldwide, creating a pressing need for all countries to significantly increase international climate finance. To… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Greenpeace Africa Supports Decision to Cancel Auction of 27 Oil Blocks [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government's decision to halt the bidding process for 27 oil blocks. This move is a crucial advancement for… Read more »
Africa: No Trade Ban Needed Over Marburg, WHO's Tedros Says
allAfrica
Rwanda has had 62 cases and 15 deaths from its Marburg outbreak since its declaration three weeks ago, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said during a media… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Partners Global Health Agencies to Strengthen Cancer Care Infrastructure
Leadership
The minister of state for health, Dr Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to enhancing cancer care in the country as international partners visit… Read more »
South Africa: SA an 'Ardent Voice' for the Urgent Reform of the UN Security Council
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa will continue to advocate for the "urgent reform" of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read more »
Benin: Benin - IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement On Fifth Review of Extended Fund and Extended Credit Facilities and the Second Review of Resilience and Sustainability Facility [press release]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine
Premium Times
The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »
Sudan: Ikea Foundation Supports MSF in Sudan Crisis Scale-Up
MSF
The war in Sudan, now 550 days in, has triggered one of the most devastating humanitarian crises in decades. According to the UN, one in five people has been displaced, and half of… Read more »
Nigeria: NGE, Imo Govt, Unicef Engage Editors On South-East/South-South Challenges
Vanguard
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), in collaboration with UNICEF and Imo State Government, is organizing a two-day workshop to strengthen the media's role in driving regional… Read more »
Ghana: FAO, EU Roll Out Food Security Interventions in North
Ghanaian Times
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the European Union (EU) are rolling out a series of interventions to address food insecurity and support… Read more »
October 16
Africa: 'Antiretrovirals Alone Will Not End the HIV Pandemic' - 4 Key Takeaways from #HIVR4P2024
allAfrica
The 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P 2024) held in Lima, Peru, marked a significant milestone in the global fight against HIV, bringing together more than 1,300… Read more »
Africa: EU Provides €20 Million Additional Funding Towards the Africa CDC-Who Mpox Preparedness and Response Plan [press release]
Africa CDC
Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, has announced an additional €20 million funding towards the fight against Mpox outbreak in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Fund Approves U.S.$5 Million for Rwanda's Mpox Response, Expands Emergency Support Across the African Continent
Global Fund
To respond to the mpox outbreak spreading in Africa, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has approved additional funding for Rwanda and… Read more »
Africa: Experts Sound Alarm on Looming Funding Crisis for International System [press release]
CGD
Donors on track to fall short on support for major international funds, new analysis suggests Read more »
