Africa: Communities at the Center - Leading the Fight to End HIV

The choice is clear, and the time to act is now: Trust, empower, and follow the lead of the communities we serve. Read more »

Africa: U.S. Military Strategy in Africa Remains 'Partnership-Centric' - Africom's General Langley

The head of the U.S-Africa Command (Africom) - a unit of the U.S. military responsible for operations on the continent -  said the U.S. strategy on the continent will… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia Latest African Nation to Join UN Water Convention

Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management within and across its borders in response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, the UN has announced. Read more »

Africa: Is Wild Wheat The Unsung Hero in the Fight Against Global Warming?

Wild relatives of wheat, humanity's most widely grown crop, could provide a solution to adapting to the climate crisis. Read more »

Sudan: UN Body Outlines Broad Rights' Violations, and International Crimes in Sudan

A body set up by the United Nations said on Friday that Sudan's warring parties have committed "an appalling range" of human rights violations and international crimes, including… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Initiative Aims to Fuel Job Growth in African Creative Industries

In recognition of the potential of Africa's creative industries, Prosper Africa strives to harness these sectors for job creation and sustainable development. Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreak Exposes Need for Robust Global Vaccine Distribution

A "unprecedented" spike in mpox cases has been reported in 15 countries since January 2024. Read more »

Africa: Why the New Public Health Order is Essential for Africa's 2025-2027 Health Goals

African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has remained vigilant throughout the year, despite an ongoing mpox epidemic across the continent. In early August,… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Surge Grips Africa But Africa CDC's Vaccine Hopes Rise

"The African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is in talks with Bavarian Nordic to facilitate technology transfer for African manufacturers," said Dr. Jean… Read more »

Africa: Attacks on Health Are Becoming The New Reality; We Must Stop This Becoming The Norm

To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency

Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared Mpox a public health emergency today. Read more »

Africa: 60% of Mpox Cases in DR Congo are Children Under 15 - Africa CDC Calls It 'Major Alarm'

The Africa Center for Disease Control raised the alarm over the growing number of cases of the Mpox disease on the continent during an online briefing to give updates on the steps… Read more »

Africa: Mpox Outbreak Demands Immediate Global Response and Resources

There is a serious concern about Mpox's continued outbreak, which has now spread to several African countries Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Transgender Advocate Demands Inclusion in HIV Response - 'Stop Leaving Us Behind' #Aids2024

"I want all human beings to be safe, to be treated with dignity, and to have equal rights," said Jay Mulucha, a trans man from Uganda and the Executive Director of FEM… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Becomes 10th African Nation to Join UN Water Convention

Côte d'Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a treaty to improve joint water management across borders, the UN Economic Commission for Europe said… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Sudan Conflict Claims 19,000 Lives, But DRC Worst Humanitarian Crisis - UN

Fifteen months of conflict in Sudan has claimed 19,000 lives and left 33,000 injured, severely constraining health access, but the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most people… Read more »

Africa: 3 Firm Commitments the AU Needs for Girls' Education

This is the African Union’s Year of Education , but for girls, we have yet to see bold action. Now is the time. Read more »

Africa: Education, Health and Infrastructure Facing Demographic Challenges

On the occasion of World Population Day celebrated this Thursday, July 11, 2024, Dr. Cheikh M. Faye, Regional Director of the West Africa Office of the African Population and… Read more »

South Sudan: UN Commission Has Advice for South Sudan's President on Security Law

The UN has urged South Sudan's president to return the National Security Service Bill to legislators to align it with the country's human rights obligations due to it entrenching… Read more »

Africa: Independent Panel on Pandemics Readiness Comes to Grim Conclusion

"If there were a new pandemic threat today...the world will likely be overwhelmed again". Read more »

Africa: Our Shared Ocean Must Sit at Heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership

Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in… Read more »

Africa: WHO Works on Getting Africa's Health Priorities Right

A decade ago, the world united at the 67th World Health Assembly to pass Resolution WHA67.20 for strengthening evidence-informed policy-making and priority-setting… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind

Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »

Africa: Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop

Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »

Africa: End the Negative Narrative, Africa is Thriving - AfDB Chief

The highly-anticipated AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit (AMLS) is convening in Nairobi, Kenya, to address the urgent need for a thriving and independent media landscape across… Read more »