Africa: Reimagining Social Progress in Africa - From Hope to Collective Action

The 2025 Global Social Progress Week, convened by the International Panel on Social Progress (IPSP), was more than an exchange of ideas, it was a mirror reflecting the state of… Read more »

South Sudan: "We Built the Camps to Save Lives. Now Let's Build the Path Home"

Over a decade ago, as South Sudan descended into violent conflict, the international community acted quickly to prevent mass atrocities. Protection of Civilians sites were… Read more »

Africa: 'When Farmers Lead, Resilient Growth Follows'

Over the past decade, African farmers and workers have done what many thought impossible – reshaping the continent’s trade into a force for good. By leading from the… Read more »

Africa: $2.5 Billion in Funding From Gates Foundation To End Women's 'Needless Suffering'

The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into "chronically underfunded areas" of women's health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The… Read more »

Madagascar: French President Macron Heads to Madagascar to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Development

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in Madagascar on Wednesday, April 23, for a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and reinforcing… Read more »

Tanzania: Groundbreaking Health Intervention in Tanzania Cuts Maternal And Newborn Deaths

A revolutionary health intervention program in Tanzania, which focuses on improving the quality of care during birth, is significantly reducing the rates of maternal and newborn… Read more »

Africa: 'Cost of Inaction Against Malnutrition Is High'

The organizers and participants of the global conference on nutrition in Paris, Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025, have called on governments and other stakeholders… Read more »

Africa: Food and Agriculture Announcements at COP29 were Positive Steps

At its most human level, growth is the purpose of life. Avoid the death trap of under 5 child mortality - something roughly 13,400 children per day fail to do - and then hope for… Read more »

Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health

We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries.… Read more »

Africa: UN Report on Food Security Reminds Us to Stop Food Waste

According to the just released 2024 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, in 2023, an estimated 28.9 percent of the global population – 2.33 billion people… 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 »

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: Seizing Africa's Potential - The Urgency of Education Investment For a Thriving Future

It is from a small seed that the giant Iroko tree has its beginning. -  Nigerian Proverb Read more »

Africa: 'We're Drowning in Plastic - We Need More Plastics Treaties'

From January 23 to 25, South Africa hosted the first in-person meeting of international Plastics Pacts with twelve (of the fourteen) national and regional Plastics Pacts meeting. Read more »

South Africa: Global Call to Combat Plastic Pollution Intensifies During South African Gathering

In a world drowning in plastic waste, a revolution is brewing. From January 23 to 25, South Africa played host to a groundbreaking meeting of international Plastics Pacts,… Read more »

Africa: Climate-Smart Farming Gets Funding Boost at COP28, But Small Farmers Still Struggle

Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152… Read more »

Africa: What's the Big Deal About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateHope

When you hear the word "fossil" what generally comes to mind? Old bones, right? The bones of dinosaurs and other animals, and maybe you'd even call to mind the ancient remains of… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Vaccine Production Push Reshapes Global Health Landscape

The novel coronavirus pandemic laid bare the stark disparities in global access to essential medicines. The world's most vulnerable populations were often left behind in the… Read more »

Africa: Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens Despite Global Efforts

Every year, humanity produces a staggering 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which quickly becomes waste. This relentless tide of plastic is polluting our land, sea, and… Read more »

Ghana: Outrage After 300-Year-Old Tree Cut Down

Ghanaian authorities have launched a manhunt for the people who cut down a famous 300-year-old kola tree, which was believed to have healing powers, BBC reports. Read more »

Uganda: Entrepreneur Turns Waste into Opportunity, One 'Briquette' at a Time #AfricaClimateHope

Isaac Ndyamuhaki, a young Ugandan entrepreneur with a background in forestry, is passionate about using solutions to help communities become more resilient to shocks like… Read more »

Africa: Cervical Cancer Survivors Demand Equity and Unity

When Karen Nakawala-Mayond experienced a nagging backache she put it down to her love for high heels. And then when she started bleeding in between her monthly periods, she thought… Read more »

South Africa: World Bank Development Loan to Bring Change to Coal-Dependent South Africa?

The World Bank Board has announced  in a press release that a U.S.$1 billion Development Policy Loan (DPL) has been offered to support the government's efforts to promote… Read more »

Africa: Food Systems in the Spotlight for Change at COP28 #AfricaClimateHope

Food systems transformation is a critical solution to climate crisis mitigation and adaptation, reducing food insecurity, and environmental degradation, according to researchers… Read more »

East Africa: Region Concerned About El Nino Rains as Kenya Downscales Alert

Experts from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, an East African bloc, have stated that El Niño rains are set to begin in the Horn of Africa region, reports… Read more »