October 03, 2023
Africa: We Cannot Achieve SDGs Without Sustainable Food Systems - Reflections from the 2023 United Nations General Assembly in New York
The General debate of the seventy-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly UNGA closed on September 26, 2023, in New York marking a crucial milestone in the journey… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: Smoking Rates Declining Among High Income People In Low Smoking Prevalence Countries
Data from the just ended 5th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction in Greece indicates that disparities exist to smoking trends in countries where smoking prevalence is low, with… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction - Do policy makers lack pragmatism?
The 5th Tobacco Harm Reduction Summit was held in Athens, Greece, and online on September 21st and 22nd 2022. On the second day of the conference, a panel addressing… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Africa: Philip Morris International, tobacco control and scientific integrity
Philip Morris International (PMI) held a panel discussion on « Scientific integrity and why it matters for public health » on September 20th. The event was… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Scientific Summit - How to protect the youth from Novel products?
The 5th Scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction opened in Athens on September 21st, 2022, for two days with attendance―physical and virtual―of over 240 participants from 41… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Africa: Ethics and Harm Reduction in Tobacco Control: What is the Public Health Goal?
The term "ethics" is derived from the Greek word ethos, and coincidentally, the 5th Scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction: Novel products, Research & Policy, was held in… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Somalia: Petroleum to Boost Living Standards in Somalia
Somalia has a tough legacy. Two decades of civil war and ongoing natural disasters including droughts and flooding have triggered the displacement of 2 million citizens. Almost 70%… Read more »
December 17, 2021
Africa: Africa's Youth Discuss The Urgency And Action Needed To Realize The Sustainable Development Goals
Addis Ababa, December 16, 2021 (ECA) – Young people from around the continent will come together for an ECA virtual event on the theme of “Africa’s Youth in The… Read more »
September 14, 2021
Africa: 4 Reasons Why Africa Is Lagging Behind the World In Technology
In the whole world, one continent that seems to be lagging behind the whole world is Africa and there are many reasons why that is happening. Weak connectivity, trade… Read more »
April 02, 2021
Africa: Is Cryptocurrency the Answer to Africa's Problems?
Who doesn’t wish to make money? In fact lots of money or at least much higher than these traditional money-making sources can? You might be scratching your head thinking if… Read more »
March 29, 2021
Africa: Can Cryptocurrency Help in Eliminating Poverty in Africa?
Cryptocurrency is digital cash. It is quicker, smarter, and tougher than traditional money that is commonly used in the world. Read more »
October 01, 2020
Nigeria: Ex-MD of Nigeria's Daily Times Unveils Environment Newspaper, NatureNews
Nigeria’s ace journalist and media strategist, Aliu Akoshile has unveiled an online newspaper, NatureNews as the country marks 60th independence anniversary today. Read more »