December 11, 2023
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-LGBT Push Will Harm Its Democracy
Events in recent months have raised fear among Ghana’s human rights activists, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and allies. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Africa: Conflict, Crisis Show Barriers to Health for World's Poor
Seventy-five years ago, in the ashes of World War Two and the unprecedented human suffering it caused, nations laid out a way to build "the foundation of freedom, justice and peace… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Mauritania: Chad and Mauritania Pave Way to Dissolve G5 Anti-Militant Alliance
Mauritania and Chad have cleared the way for the disintegration of the G5 Sahel coalition, which was formed in 2014, to address extremists and other issues in the sub-region, Al… Read more »
December 07, 2023
Rwanda: UK Publishes Emergency Bill to Greenlight Deportation Plan to Rwanda
The UK's ruling Conservative Party is in chaos following the government's release of emergency laws to push through a controversial deportation plan to Rwanda, according to… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: Three African Powerhouses Make Forbes' Most Powerful Women List
Nigerian trailblazers Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the esteemed Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu stand alongside Tanzanian President Samia… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Africa: U.S. Restricts Visas for Uganda, Zimbabwe Officials
On Monday, the United States announced a new visa restriction policy for officials in Zimbabwe and expanded its policy on visa restrictions for Ugandan officials to include… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: HIV & Hope - Can Africa's Youth Untangle the Mental Knot?
The mental health crisis in Africa is an acute challenge for young people living with HIV Read more »
Africa: Health Conference Ends with a Message of Hope and Action for Health of Africa's People
The third Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) concluded, with a resounding call for Africa to embrace "the future of health" through collaboration, innovation, and a… Read more »
Africa: Memory Banda from Malawi Tells Her Child Marriage Story
Thank you so much and thank you so much for joining us today. My name is Memory Banda from Malawi. Sawubona wena. It is a great honour to stand in front of all of your great… Read more »
Africa: '1, 2, 3. A Girl Has Just Been Married. And We Can Keep Counting' - Girls Not Brides CEO
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Africa: End Child Marriage - 'Ensure Perpetrators Are Blamed and Shamed, And Not The Girl'
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Africa: Lack of Empathy for Girls Fuels Tension Between Reconciling Families vs Enforcing Laws on GBV
On the Day of a Girl Child, 11th October, I received a message from Girls Not Brides, inquiring if I am available to speak during the visit of Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates… Read more »
Africa: When Graca Machel, Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney Walk into a Room ...
... they're there to speak about ending child marriage in this generation, not 10 years from now. (The panel discussion was moderated by Redi Tlhabi, South African journalist and… Read more »
December 02, 2023
Africa: Catalyzing Momentum for Health Negotiations at COP28
By now, there is no doubt that the climate crisis is a significant health crisis affecting people across the globe. This might be obvious to some but to others,… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: EU Cancels Election Observation Mission in DR Congo
The European Union cancelled its election monitoring mission for the general elections scheduled for December 20 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, due to security concerns,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Army General Accuses UAE of Supporting Rapid Support Forces' Militia
A senior Sudanese general for the first time, openly accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supplying weapons to its paramilitary opponent, the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
Africa: Eye Health Advocate Hortance Manjo Shuwon Championing Equity in Africa
Vision is more than just seeing clearly; it's a gateway to the world, influencing health, prosperity, and opportunities. Yet, millions grapple with impaired sight, facing barriers… Read more »
Africa: As the World Watches, Africa Rises to Face the Infectious Disease Epidemic
The battle against infectious diseases neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa is a critical and complex issue that requires urgent… Read more »
Angola: Is White House Re-Framing Shared Values Ahead of Angola Visit?
The recent statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the visit of the President of Angola could mark a significant development in messaging on the bilateral… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Africa: Empowering African Small-Scale Farmers, Especially Women, to Adapt to Climate Crisis
As the world gears up for COP28, one stark reality cannot be ignored: global efforts to combat the climate emergency are falling short, and vulnerable communities in developing… Read more »
Africa: What Africa Needs to End Uphill Battle Against Infectious Diseases, NTDs, and AMR
As the world moves towards a growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and mental health concerns, Africa faces a dual challenge of addressing these emerging health threats… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Africa's Call to Action - The Nairobi Declaration and Community-Led Initiatives
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Niger: Law Against Transporting Migrants Repealed in Niger
The military administration of Niger repealed anti-migration legislation that helped in lowering the number of West Africans travelling to Europe, but was despised by residents of… Read more »
Africa: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health
In recognition of his unwavering dedication to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Gather to Break Barriers, Reposition Continent in Global Health
Africa is on a mission to strengthen its healthcare systems and become more self-reliant in public health. Read more »