June 05, 2023
Africa: Innovations in Agriculture Can Drive Climate- Change Mitigations
The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This figure… Read more »
May 31, 2023
West Africa: The Human Cost of Overfishing
The executive summary of a report by Amnesty International on overfishing in Gambia. Read more »
Africa: "It Looks Like it's Unbearable to Live Without a Man, It's Unbearable to Be a Lesbian'
The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender at the University Pretoria together with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures and… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: Promise of Health for All Hangs in the Balance – A Call to Action
Halfway to the target date for the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the promise of health for all hangs in the balance, making it more important… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: UN Urges Swift Action on Plastic Pollution Ahead of Treaty Talks - Report
The widespread use of plastics, as well as their long-lasting nature and improper disposal, is one of the most pressing environmental problems of our time. Read more »
Africa: UN Predicts Next Five Years to Be Hottest on Record #AfricaClimateCrisis
A damning new report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warns millions around the world that the hottest years on record will happen within five years. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: Better Use of Resources Key to Focusing on Care for Preterm and Newborn Babies
Every 2 seconds, a baby is born too soon. Every 40 seconds, one of those babies dies, according to a report released by United Nations agencies and partners titled Born Too Soon:… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Africa: The Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Africa: The Groundbreaking Solution to Stop More Women Dying of Postpartum Haemorrhage
Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) affects about 14 million women each year and claims the lives of around 70 000 women annually - mostly in low and middle-income countries - the… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Africa: Global Health System Needs a Re-Think
The world is facing significant demographic changes. In addition, we are more at risk for new infectious outbreaks than ever before. Climate change threatens to make all these… Read more »
Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action
It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »
Africa: Will COP28 Live Up to Africa's Huge Expectations? #AfricaClimateCrisis
The climate crisis cannot afford another round of negotiations that result in dragging down efforts to address it. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: Afreximbank - The Next 30 Years
30th Anniversary Founders Day Lecture of the African Export-Import Bank by Professor Kingsley Moghalu, Founder & CEO, Sogato Strategies LLC and President, Institute for… Read more »
Africa: Keeping an Eye on Healthy Sight in Africa
Eyes are often referred to as the windows to the soul, but are unfortunately also the gateway to a growing crisis that is casting a shadow over Africa's future. Read more »
Africa: African Excellence at the Pinnacle of the NBA's Postseason
The National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from across the globe - including Africa - is without a doubt the greatest level of… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Africa: Inclusive, Sustainable Trade Will Help Africa Realise Its Potential, Says Botswana's Masisi
Inclusive, sustainable trade will allow Africa to realize its full potential, Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has told the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
May 03, 2023
Africa: Public Interest Media Fund Launched to Safeguard Press Freedom, Democracy
The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) has launched the International Fund for Public Interest Media, an initiative intended to support public interest media… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Africa: Open Parly Promotes Youth Participation in Parliament
Youth engagement in government and participation in community development activities can be beneficial for both the community and youth development as young people can bring… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Africa: Legendary Performer, We Are The World Charity Creator Harry Belafonte Dies
The man who came up with the idea for "We Are the World," the Grammy Award-winning charity single that raised money for famine relief in Africa and protested against… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Africa: What Ukraine's Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oleksandra Romantsova Said About Russia's War and its Impact on Africa
As Africa and the world claws back from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia dealt another blow. A year later, and the… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Imagine a World Where Doctors Can Prescribe More Than Just Medication
Welcome to a new frontier of healthcare, where unconventional therapies and interventions are changing the way we approach healing. Read more »
April 14, 2023
Africa: The Concerning Economic Squeeze On Sub-Saharan Africa
Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate in 2023, for the second time in a row. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this is partly due to a… Read more »
April 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa's 'Facebook Rapist' Bester Arrested in Tanzania
A rapist and murderer who escaped after faking his death in a South African prison cell, then spent more than 10 months at liberty, has been arrested in Tanzania, two South African… Read more »