Africa: Africa Urged to Pursue Home-Grown Tobacco Harm Reduction Regulation

Data from Statista, a data-gathering platform, projects that the prevalence of tobacco smoking among adults living on the African continent will decline from 14.5% in 2000 to 7.4%… Read more »

Africa: 14 Days Until SIREXE 2024 - Here's What Awaits You!

Day -14. The countdown is on. Scheduled from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan, the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and… Read more »

Africa: Strengthening Africa's Climate Resilience - ALSF's Inaugural Ppps Units Forum In Nairobi Unveils Solutions

How can Africa's infrastructure become more resilient to climate change? A question that has become imperative as extreme climatic events such as floods, droughts and… Read more »

Africa: Health Promotion Key In Public Health Policy Guiding Tobacco Harm Reduction

There are many factors behind the emerging smoking trends whereby kids end up smoking cigarettes before they even turn 18. These can be social, cultural or even economic. 2019… Read more »

Africa: Prohibition Is a Tired, Tested and Failed Tobacco Harm Reduction Intervention-Experts

Around 1920, when new inventions and innovations were gathering momentum, the United States of America launched the Prohibition Law which banned the transportation of intoxicating… Read more »

Africa: Beyond the Pack - The Role of Education and Awareness in Reducing Tobacco Harm in Africa

While smoking rates are declining in other parts of the world, data shows that the African region and other Low-Income Countries are seeing a rise in new smokers, particularly… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Development Of Phase 2 Of The Baleine Field - Two Vessels Depart From Dubai For Abidjan

Dubai hosted the launch ceremony (Sail Away) for the FPSO (Production) and FSO (Storage) units of the Baleine Phase 2 project. This landmark event in the global oil industry marks… Read more »

Africa: Côte D'ivoire Hosts The First International Extractive And Energy Resources Exhibition (SIREXE) In Abidjan

The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is pleased to announce the first edition of the International Extractive and Energy Resources… Read more »

Africa: Publish or Perish Factor Driving Bad Science and Nicotine Misinformation

Several countries have embraced and adopted smoke-free and non-combustible nicotine products and they are already enjoying the benefits of their actions. Sweden, Japan, the United… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Under Siege As UK Politicians and EU Bureaucrats Contemplate Draconian Anti Vaping Policies

In less than a month, July 4, 2024 to be precise, the United Kingdom (UK) will be voting in a general election. The elections will inform the composition of the House of Commons… Read more »

Djibouti: Djibouti Strongly Refutes The Findings Of The World Bank's "Container Port Performance Index 2023" Report

The Government of the Republic of Djibouti has taken note with dismay of the "Container Port Performance Index 2023" report published on Wednesday, June 5, by the World Bank in… Read more »

Africa: Africa Braces For A Possible Trump Presidency

The US election is just six months away and voters are facing an unprecedented choice between Donald Trump, who has been appearing in court almost as much as on the campaign trail,… Read more »

Djibouti: Memorandums Of Understanding Between The World Bank And The Forum Of African State Inspectors General

The State Inspector General of the Republic of Djibouti and Executive Secretary of the Forum des Inspections Générales d'État (FIGE), Mr HASSAN ISSA SULTAN… Read more »

Africa: Cross-Continental Wanderlust: Exploring Cultural Exchanges Between Africa and Australia

Australia and Africa are two different continents located thousands of miles apart. Africa is the second largest continent in the world and is positioned along the Eastern… Read more »

Africa: The World's Oldest and Most Prestigious Programming Contest "International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals 2023 Hosted by AASTMT" is Happening in Luxor with Huawei as the Diamond Sponsor

Under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt is witnessing a distinctive event as the city of Luxor will host the forty-sixth and forty-seventh… Read more »

Africa: American Women Are Ditching Relaxers Because Of Cancer Risk, But Sales In Africa Are Rising

In the world of beauty and personal care, trends often reflect more than just style; they can also reveal significant shifts in health consciousness and cultural attitudes. One… Read more »

Africa: The Tentacles of Iranian Interference

The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs'… Read more »

Benin: Empire Groupe Presents the Second Edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB) to be Held From 23 to 28 April 2024

After a successful first edition, Cotonou will be hosting the second edition of the Benin International Arts Festival (FInAB) from 23 to 28 April 2024 at the Palais des… Read more »

Africa: From Lagos to London: A Comparative Analysis of Gambling Trends in African and Europe

Gaming laws and trends are undoubtedly diverse and perplexing. What is considered completely legitimate and widely accepted in one geographical area may be deemed unlawful and… Read more »

Africa: Akere Muna Appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the African Legal Support Facility

With the choice of Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador, a new era begins for the ALSF. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African… Read more »

Africa: In Kigali, the "Young Leaders" Selected by the French African Foundation Aim to Establish Excellence as the New Common Ground Between France and the African Continent.

From February 26 to March 1, the latest cohort of the flagship "Young Leaders" program of the French-African Foundation will convene in the Rwandan capital. Under the joint… Read more »

Africa: Mining Indaba 2024 - The ALSF Urges African Governments to Update Mining Legislation

The Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town, South Africa between 5th to 8th February 2024, is Africa ’ s largest mining conference, bringing together public and private sector… Read more »

South Sudan: Sudanese Conflict - Towards Internationalization with the Involvement of Foreign Mercenaries

An International Turn in the Sudanese Conflict Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Not a One-Size Fits all Approach

As the world moves to embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) interventions through adopting novel nicotine products such as electronic cigarettes, nicotine patches and others, there… Read more »

Africa: Banning Flavoured E-cigarettes Won't Reduce Smoking Rates-Experts

The public health community is working on numerous interventions to restrict and ban the uptake and use of novel nicotine products. Among their strategies include imposing stiffer… Read more »