March 08, 2022
Africa: Over 253 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of March 8, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,273,204 while over 253,338,999 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
Africa: Women Entrepreneurs Can't Get Access to Capital ... Unless Other Women Are Managing It
Around the world, it’s much more difficult for female entrepreneurs to get the funding they need to grow their businesses. The gender gap prevents women from reaching their… Read more »
March 07, 2022
Africa: Ending Global Hunger Should Be at the Top of the Women's Rights Agenda
Today is International Women's Day, a day dedicated to the millions of women working in their countries and communities to make the world a better place for all. It is on this day… Read more »
March 04, 2022
Africa: 'This is Not Our War' - African Journalists Question U.S. State Dept on Continent's Position in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
A webinar hosted by the U.S. Department of State has been held to discuss ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine in the context of its impact on the nations of the African continent… Read more »
Africa: Over 11.2 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of March 4, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,249,163 while over 247,645,261 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 03, 2022
Africa: Nearly 250,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of March 3, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,246,735 while over 247,230,238 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Africa: UN Resolution Demands Russian Withdrawal from Ukraine - How Africa Voted
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted a resolution demanding that Russia end its military operations in Ukraine immediately. Read more »
March 02, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality for a Sustainable Future to be Spotlighted at AllAfrica's Convening for International Women's Day
[Visit the AllAfrica Women's Agenda page to watch the webinar and virtual panel which will livestream on March 7, 2022, 12h GMT] Read more »
Africa: Over 247 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of March 2, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,239,163 while over 247,660,055 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
March 01, 2022
Africa: The Climate Crisis is Dire, But There is Hope if We Act Now #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scientists have once again given humanity a stark and urgent warning about the impact of human activity on the planet and the conditions necessary for human survival. Read more »
February 25, 2022
Africa: Over 239 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,207,688 while over 239,269,406 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
Africa: What Africa Needs to Deal with Recurring Drought #AfricaClimateCrisis
According to the United Nations, World Food Programme (WFP), up to 13 million people living in the Horn of Africa are facing severe hunger because of record breaking droughts… Read more »
Africa: Russia Invades Ukraine - The Fallout for the Continent
The Russian invasion of Ukraine will have repercussions for the African continent, analysts say. Read more »
February 24, 2022
Africa: EU-Africa Business Forum to Foster Partnership for Health Innovation and Skills Development in Africa
This past week, as African and European business leaders came together to discuss international collaboration to strengthen Africa’s economy and build back stronger from… Read more »
Africa: Fight Over Funding for Poor Countries Builds Ahead of COP27 #AfricaClimateCrisis
The next round of climate talks, COP27, is scheduled to take place in November 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt where an opportunity or chance will put climate justice and… Read more »
Africa: Peeling Back the Layers of African Women's Sex Lives!
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Africa: #GiveitaShot Challenge - A Campaign to Boost Covid-19 Vaccines in Africa
As coronavirus cases surge in Africa, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) kicked off an eight-week campaign to help boost Covid-19 vaccinations across Africa. Read more »
February 23, 2022
Africa: Sorry! DStv Cracks Down on Password Sharing
In an effort to curb password sharing and piracy, MultiChoice Group has announced that it will limit DStv streaming services to one device at a time. Read more »
February 20, 2022
Africa: Over 225 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 20, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,160,281 while over 225,202,633 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
February 17, 2022
Africa: 10 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent
As of February 17, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,119,737 while over 220,617,343 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Africa: A Strong Africa-EU Partnership Hinges on Justice for Africa's Children
The might of Africa to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the world remains untapped. Exploited and discriminated against for generations, the people of Africa have been… Read more »
February 15, 2022
Africa: 'You Can Think Of Us as a One-Stop For All Pharmaceutical Needs in Africa'
Med-tech entrepreneur and Medsaf founder Vivian Nwakah spoke with AllAfrica's Sethi Ncube about how she's building her company to be a one-stop shop for all pharmaceuticals in… Read more »
Africa: We are the Future; Investors Should Be Scrambling to Partner With Us – Med-Tech Entrepreneur Vivian Nwakah
Losing a friend because of a fake malaria drug and inadequate healthcare services pushed Vivian Nwakah to take on the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria. In 2017 she founded the… Read more »
February 13, 2022
Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Approach 243,503 Across Continent
As of February 13, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,060,481 while over 220,617,343 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
February 11, 2022
Africa: Infrastructural Gaps and Lack of Financing for Transport Are Key to Success for AfCFTA
The critical need to invest in Africa’s transport and tourism sectors was the focus of a high-level meeting convened this week in Addis Ababa by the United Nations Economic… Read more »