Africa: Go After The Laws that Hold African Women Back

We must change the status quo, dismantle and go after laws that hold women back and create inequalities, Senait Fisseha, Director of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett… Read more »

Africa: Will Reduced Harm Tobacco Products Authorized in the U.S. Market Definitely Change the Landscape of the Tobacco World?

The Annual Law and Policy Conference organized by the Food and Drug Law Institute, from October 21st to 23rd, was held virtually under the theme « Tobacco and Nicotine… Read more »

Africa: Over 1.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent

As of October 27, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,729,195. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,608 and recoveries… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 41,000

As of October 25, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,709,387 . Reported deaths in Africa have reached 41,144 , and recoveries 1,397,522 . Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 40,600

As of October 23, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,697, and recoveries 1,383,377. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 260,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 15.8 Million Tests

As of October 22, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,676,284. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,482, and recoveries 1,376,878. To… Read more »

Africa: Over 40,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of October 21, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,665,755. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 40,228, and recoveries 1,369,189. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Shows Why Agricultural Research Needs Greater Gender Equality

In the months since coronavirus first emerged, scientists around the world swiftly pivoted to the pandemic response with many focused on developing a vaccine and mitigating the… Read more »

Africa: Over 9,700 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours

As of October 20, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,655,980. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,931, and recoveries 1,359,742. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Near 40,000 Across Continent

As of October 19, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,646,278. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,747, and recoveries 1,354,446. Read more »

Africa: Over 14,000 New Covid-19 Infections Across Continent in 24 Hours

As of October 18, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,638,089. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,561, and recoveries 1,345,229. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Near 40,000

As of October 17, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,623,827. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,296, and recoveries 1,336,069. Read more »

Africa: Nearly a Quarter Million Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent

As of October 16, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,613,144. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 39,089, and recoveries 1,329,652. To… Read more »

Africa: Over 1.6 Million Covid-19 Cases Across Continent

As of October 15, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,604,095. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,835, and recoveries 1,323,301. Read more »

Africa: The Importance of Clean Cooking in a Low Carbon Future

Modern cooking solutions are vital to combating global climate change and reducing environmental degradation. In a true 'win-win', they also benefit respiratory health –… Read more »

Africa: Continent Records 193 More Covid-19 Deaths and 5,899 New Infections

As of October 13, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,584,693. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,302, and recoveries 1,311,339. Read more »

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 »

Africa: Number of Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent Exceeds 38,000

As of October 12, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,578,794. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 38,109, and recoveries 1,304,377. Read more »

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 »

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: Nearly 220,000 Active Covid-19 Cases Across Continent After 14.5 Million Tests

As of October 8, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,536,831. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 37,095, and recoveries 1,279,758.… 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 »

Africa: Over 36,600 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent

As of October 7, the confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries have reached 1,514,971. Reported deaths in Africa have reached 36,639, and recoveries 1,262,081. Read more »

Africa: 'The Chain is So Heavy. It Doesn't Feel Right; It Makes Me Sad'

A Human Rights Watch report on the shackling of people with mental conditions says shackling is mostly practised by families, faith healers or non-medical staff, often when… Read more »

Africa: Report Names Nine Countries Where Mentally Ill People are Shackled

Many people with mental health conditions in African nations are living shackled in chains or locked up in confined spaces, says Human Rights Watch. Read more »