May 05, 2021
Africa: U.S. House Democrats Press Biden for TRIPS Patent Waiver to Boost Covid Vaccine Production
A majority of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to President Biden calling for a waiver to allow other countries, many in poor regions of the world,… Read more »
May 03, 2021
East Africa: Africa Doesn't Need the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline
Africa does not need the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline. Read more »
Africa: WHO Lists Moderna Vaccine For Emergency Use
Today, WHO listed the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA 1273) for emergency use, making it the fifth vaccine to receive emergency validation from WHO. Read more »
East Africa: Greenpeace, Energy Groups Take Wrong Approach to Tanzania, Uganda Crude Oil Pipeline
If someone were to put me on the spot and ask me to name an environmentalist group, I'd probably blurt out the first thing that comes to mind, Greenpeace. Read more »
April 28, 2021
Africa: How Will Global Health Be Decolonised?
Recently, Dr. Ngozi Erondu and colleagues wrote an open letter in the journal Nature Medicine, which called out international funders of science and development in Africa and has… Read more »
April 23, 2021
Africa: Countries With Free Primary Healthcare More Successful in Malaria Fight #ZeroMalaria
"As we commemorate World Malaria Day this year, we must remember that this is a disease that is preventable and treatable and yet it kills more than 400 000 people every year. We… Read more »
April 18, 2021
Chad: U.S., UK, France Warn of Fighting Approaching Chad Capital
The United States on Saturday ordered all non-essential personnel, including families of diplomats, out of Chad, as armed groups advanced towards the capital N'Djamena. Read more »
April 17, 2021
Nigeria: Armed Insurgents Target Aid Groups in Borno State Attacks
United Nations agencies are alarmed that insurgent groups clashing with Nigerian security forces and attacking civilians in Borno State are targeting humanitarian groups and NGO… Read more »
April 16, 2021
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Mining Dispute Highlights Pitfalls for U.S. Firms
The decision by Sierra Leone to shut down the operations of U.S.-owned SL Mining has called into question that government’s commitment to the rule of law with regard to… Read more »
Africa: Rising From Devastation - IMF Says Africa Will Bounce Back (Slowly)
Sub-Saharan Africa's economies will begin to recover from last year's coronavirus shock and grow again this year. But a predicted 3.4 percent growth rate will fall behind that of… Read more »
April 15, 2021
Africa: Navigating a Long Pandemic - IMF On Continent's Economy
The executive summary of the International Monetary Fund's regional economic outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, published April 15 and entitled "Navigating a long pandemic." The… Read more »
April 09, 2021
Southern Africa: Neighbouring States Send Troops to Mozambique Amid Regional Peace Threats
With the lives of an estimated 50,000 people in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado disrupted by recent insurgent attacks, the country's neighbours are reported to be… Read more »
April 08, 2021
Chad: Coronation Replaces Election, Threatens Peace in Chad
After 30 years in power, Chad's brutal ruler Idris Déby Itno is just coming into his own. With elections on April 11 in his oil rich, yet crushingly impoverished… Read more »
March 26, 2021
Rwanda: Call to Action from the Advocacy Network on Africa
Following is a statement from the Advocacy Network on Africa (AdNA) Rwanda Working Group Read more »
April 07, 2021
Southern Africa: Tanzania is Reportedly Turning Mozambican Refugees Away - UN
United Nations agencies say they do not have access to Palma in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province. Read more »
March 30, 2021
Mozambique: Thousands Will Flee Cabo Delgado Violence, Predicts UN
United Nations alarmed at Cabo Delgado ‘horror’ in Mozambique Read more »
March 26, 2021
Africa: U.S. Anti-Abortionists Tell African Women Dangerous 'Abortion Pill Reversal' Works
An investigation into the practice of telling women that about 'Abortion pill reversal' (APR) - a controversial treatment first developed by a California-based family physician -… Read more »
March 23, 2021
Congo-Kinshasa: What Went Wrong in the DR Congo's Latest Ebola Outbreak?
When the Democratic Republic of Congo's largest-ever outbreak of Ebola first emerged in the north-east of the country in 2018, it appeared that it would remain small and relatively… Read more »
March 19, 2021
Africa: Leaders Celebrate Centenary of Longtime Unesco Head Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow
Africa's heads-of-state are joining prominent members of Africa's intelligentsia to mark the 100th birthday of Professor Amadou Mahtar Mbow by chronicling his contributions as the… Read more »
Africa: Change For Africa's Women - So, Where Do We Start?
The years 2010-2020 marked the African Women’s Decade. As we take stock of the last ten-plus years, it is clear is that we have not kept the promises that were made to the… Read more »
March 16, 2021
Africa: How to Reach UHC Targets With 'Thinking Anew' After Covid-19
The independent Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) Commission has unveiled the State of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa Report, a comprehensive… Read more »
March 05, 2021
Africa: Why Community Engagement is Critical in Fight Against Malaria
Partners in malaria elimination have come together on community engagement in malaria control and elimination, and shared tools and experiences on fighting the parasitic disease.… Read more »
February 24, 2021
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Crisis Needs Urgent Solution – Five Former U.S. Ambassadors Raise Alarm
This statement was provided to AllAfrica by five former American ambassadors, all career diplomats, who led U.S. representation in Ethiopia for 13 of the past 25 years. They call… Read more »
Africa: World's Biggest Stars Come Out to Support Global Citizen's Recovery Plan For The World
"The urgency to get a vaccine to everyone, everywhere cannot be underestimated. As a country, we will be joining efforts to help the world recover better by ending the pandemic as… Read more »
February 25, 2021
Africa: U.S. African Specialists Urge Biden to Make 'Experienced & Respected' Choice for Top Africa Post
The United States needs a top Africa policymaker "who has a high degree of expertise" dealing with African issues and working with Congress and key sectors of American society, a… Read more »