October 12, 2020
Africa: Multilateral Approaches to Improve Population Health: How Can Public, Private Sectors Work Together?
In parallel to the 75th United Nations General Assembly which was held from September 22nd 2020, a round of Conversations on Leadership organized by the Wall Street Journal was… Read more »
October 11, 2020
Africa: Raise the Voices of Millions of Girls Who Hope and Dream of a Gender-Equal World
The story of 12-year-old Amanda in Zambia, who has large dreams, is the story of millions of girls across Africa. She sees a hopeful future ahead - one in which her voice is heard,… Read more »
October 09, 2020
Africa: China Joins Global Covid Vaccine Effort – U.S. Missing in Action
China's decision to join the group of more than 170 countries engaging in a massive international Covid-19 vaccine effort is a major boost to the prospect of equitable access to… Read more »
Africa: Nobel Peace Prize Turns the Spotlight on World Hunger
The World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency which provides aid to millions of people, often in countries torn by conflict and instability, has been awarded the Nobel… Read more »
October 07, 2020
Africa: Okonjo-Iweala Named One of Two Women Finalists to Lead the World Trade Organization
Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala along with South Korea's Yoo Myung-hee are widely reported to have been selected as the finalists in the contest to lead the World Trade Organization… Read more »
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction: Are Policies, Regulations Working Against the Final Consumer?
On September 24th and 25th the third Scientific Summit on tobacco harm reduction was held, also referred to as the "No Smoke Summit". This scientific meeting on tobacco harm… Read more »
October 01, 2020
Africa: New International Association Founded to Focus on Smoking Control, Harm Reduction
At the closing of the third scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction that was held virtually on September 24th and 25th, an official declaration was made to announce the… Read more »
September 30, 2020
Africa: Softening the Impact of Conflict Multiplier Covid-19
Since 1992, when the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (Accord) was established, the conflict management NGO has played an integral role in conflict… Read more »
Tanzania: Key U.S. Congress Members Raise Concerns About Elections and Treatment of U.S. Investors
The ranking Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa are packing a resolution urging the government of Tanzania to respect human and economic… Read more »
September 29, 2020
Africa: Curb Capital Flight to Help Fund Covid-19 Response in Africa
Curbing capital flight and other illicit financial flows from Africa can generate $88.6 billion a year. These funds can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis and build the resilience… Read more »
September 28, 2020
Africa: New Research Set to Produce More Productive, Sustainable Cattle
Geneticists believe that newly-published research on the resilience of African cattle can help breed new generations which yield more milk and meat than at present. Read more »
September 25, 2020
Africa: Is the Worst of Africa's Covid-19 Outbreak Over?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently commended South Africa for its declining Covid-19 infection rate, approving the implementation of public health measures to curb the… Read more »
September 24, 2020
Africa: What is the Fundamental Difference Between Cigarette Smoke and Heated Tobacco Aerosol?
On September 15th, 2020, Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) held a scientific online conference on the fundamental difference between cigarette smoke and heated… Read more »
September 22, 2020
Malawi: Malawi's President Appeals to Investors, Implores South African Farmers to 'Invest In Our Soil'
With the world focused on fighting the pandemic, a remarkable achievement went largely unnoticed in Africa. A court in Malawi annulled a rigged election and a peaceful rerun… Read more »
September 21, 2020
West Africa: Central Sahel - Shaping Peace With Women and Young People
The countries of Central Sahel—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—face an unprecedented crisis, marked by violent extremism, forced displacement, and rising insecurity. The… Read more »
Africa: Shaping Peace Together in the Sahel
The International Day of Peace, which is an annual special day, observed on 21 September around the world, has a distinct place in the Sahel. The United Nations established this… Read more »
Egypt: Does Egypt Need to Go Nuclear?
Egypt's venture into nuclear power has been planned from the top down, with environmental groups and rights organisations expressing reservations, energy analysts questioning… Read more »
September 18, 2020
Burkina Faso: Young Rice Producers Combat Hunger Amid Poverty
On a mission to satisfy local demand for rice, the Mitiri Cooperative of Young Rice Producers are fighting for the eradication of hunger in Bagre, a rural community located in the… Read more »
September 16, 2020
Kenya: How This Kenya Fishing Co-Op Went From Treading Water to Riding Waves
When Etabo Lopeyo Lotonia was attacked by a crocodile while fishing in Lake Turkana, members of his social enterprise group put aside all the day's tasks to ensure he received… Read more »
September 15, 2020
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Experts Say that We Should Trust Science to Save Lives
On September 10th, an international tobacco harm reduction media event was held in Sofia, Bulgaria. 140 journalists from all over the world were invited to participate in this… Read more »
September 10, 2020
Ethiopia: U.S.-Ethiopia Relations Take A Wrong Turn
The Trump administration's decision to suspend and delay development assistance to Ethiopia over the filling of the new Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) is misguided and shortsighted.… Read more »
September 08, 2020
Rwanda: Yes, America, This Govt Takes Positive Covid-19 Tests Seriously!
"I tested positive and literally the fucking government showed up at my place, and came and dragged me away from everybody I was with, and I don't speak the language, and they… Read more »
September 03, 2020
Africa: Duty-Free Imports Sought by U.S. Apparel Makers Would Vitiate Africa Trade – Agoa Coalition Warns Congress
The following letter was sent by the Agoa Action Coalition to the chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade Earl Blumenauer (Democrat-Oregon), as well as the… Read more »
August 27, 2020
Mali: Does Mali's Coup Advance Democracy?
In an all too familiar scene, on Aug. 18, Malian soldiers arrested the president and other senior officials, took over state television, and put themselves in charge. This is the… Read more »
August 25, 2020
Africa: Creating a Great Polio Legacy in the African Region
"Could you patent the sun?" That was the acclaimed reply from Dr. Jonas Salk when asked whether he'd be patenting his breakthrough polio vaccine. Read more »