Africa: Over 11.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 31, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,719,736 while  300,052,151 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Everyone Has a Role to Play in Ending Abuse Against LGBTQI+ Africans

In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 9.9 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Continent

As of May 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,717,235 while  300,045,934 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: How BabyBliss Entrepreneur Toyin Bajomo Saw Gap in the Market, And Filled It

After experiencing firsthand how difficult it can be to get high-quality, safe, and budget-friendly baby products in Nigeria, Toyin Bajomo did what all moms do—she solved the… Read more »

Africa: A Cultural Shift from Secrecy is Necessary to End Menstrual Shame

Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to… Read more »

Africa: Over 300 Million Vaccinated for Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 29, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,715,060 while 300,042,269 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Insect Meat Loaf, Fertilizer Trees, and Mosquito-repelling Plants - The Promise of Africa's Bioeconomy #AfricaClimateCrisis

Africa feels the impacts of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change perhaps more than any other region in the world. The costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer have skyrocketed over… Read more »

Africa: E-cigarettes and Youth: Turning Scientific Evidence into Efficient Communication

The 6th annual US e-cigarette summit, 2022 took place on May 17th in Washington DC and virtually. The stated objective of this hybrid event was “facilitating dialogue and… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Senate Committee Hears from Six Nominees for Key Africa Ambassadorial Posts

The U.S. Senate moved a bit closer to confirmation of President Biden’s nominees for six key ambassadorial posts in Africa with a hearing on Tuesday. [Watch] Read more »

Africa: Unlocking Feminist Activism with Social Justice Leader Theo Sowa

AllAfrica's Melody Chironda spoke with renowned women's rights and social justice activist Theo Sowa about women's rights and democracy in the wake of the release of a report by… Read more »

Africa: More Money Needed for Feminist Leaders to Drive Global Change

Feminist movements and organizations around the world are the key drivers of social change, yet they are under-financed, under-valued, and grossly under-appreciated. Read more »

Africa: Over 11.7 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent

As of May 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,700,120 while over  299,975,452 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Fuel Shortage Crisis - Who is Responsible?

Kenya's recent fuel crisis has left petrol pumps dry. Politicians are blaming each other and giving varied reasons for the shortage, from the government being inept to government… Read more »

Africa: Continent Nears 11.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19

As of May 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,693,090 while over  299,944,465 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Thousands Sit on Death Row Across The Continent, But Few Are Executed

The number of prisoners executed in sub-Saharan Africa more than doubled in 2021, largely a result of death sentences passed on al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, reports Amnesty… Read more »

Africa: How Structural Racism Shows Up In Peacebuilding Processes

Peace Direct's new report titled Peace, Race and Power explores how racism manifests itself within peacebuilding sectors. Compiled through global consultations which included over… Read more »

Africa: Fix Broken Financing to Ensure a #StrongWHO – Appeal from 80 Organizations

Following is a letter from 80 organizations around the world to delegates attending the World Health Assembly #WHA75 calling on Member States to strengthen the World Health… Read more »

West Africa: Women Excluded From Decision-Making But Do You Know Just How Much?

Did you know ... in the whole of West Africa there have only been three women heads of state since 1957 (Guinea-Bissau and Liberia), there are only two women speakers currently in… Read more »

Africa: Continent to Pass the 300 Million Mark for Covid-19 Vaccinations

As of May 22, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,683,256 while over 298,088,745 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »

Africa: AU Sets Sights on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Regime Change

The African Union (AU) will hold an Extraordinary Summit focusing on the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, from the May 28, 2022, with a… Read more »

Africa: Rate of Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations Climbs Across Continent

As of May 19, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,654,807 while over  298,002,829 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Nigerian Tech Startup Pricepally Tackles Rising Food Costs With Bulk-Buying Platform

Shopping for food in Nigeria's largest cities can be a challenge. After battling the notorious traffic of Lagos or Abuja to reach open-air markets, many shoppers are frustrated to… Read more »

Africa: Sparking Change for African Women Leaders Through the Power of Data

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data,” once said Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s use of… Read more »

Africa: Over 11.6 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of May 18, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,645,147 while over  297,944,518 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »

Africa: Nearly 300 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent

As of May 15, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached  11,629,693 while over  297,064,692 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »