May 27, 2022
Africa: Insect Meat Loaf, Fertilizer Trees, and Mosquito-repelling Plants - The Promise of Africa's Bioeconomy #AfricaClimateCrisis
Africa feels the impacts of COVID-19, conflict, and climate change perhaps more than any other region in the world. The costs of food, fuel, and fertilizer have skyrocketed over… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 27, 2022
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Africa: E-cigarettes and Youth: Turning Scientific Evidence into Efficient Communication
The 6th annual US e-cigarette summit, 2022 took place on May 17th in Washington DC and virtually. The stated objective of this hybrid event was “facilitating dialogue and… Read more »
Africa: A Cultural Shift from Secrecy is Necessary to End Menstrual Shame
Menstruation is a topic handled with secrecy in many African cultures, perhaps to preserve the dignity of women and girls going through it. These cultural practices meant to… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Africa: U.S. Senate Committee Hears from Six Nominees for Key Africa Ambassadorial Posts
The U.S. Senate moved a bit closer to confirmation of President Biden’s nominees for six key ambassadorial posts in Africa with a hearing on Tuesday. [Watch] Read more »
Senegal: 11 Babies Die During Fire at Hospital Neonatal Unit
Eleven babies died on Wednesday, May 26, in the fire that ravaged the neonatology department of the Mame Abdou Aziz Sy hospital in Tivaouane, reported Sudquotidien.sn. The sad news… Read more »
Africa: Unlocking Feminist Activism with Social Justice Leader Theo Sowa
AllAfrica's Melody Chironda spoke with renowned women's rights and social justice activist Theo Sowa about women's rights and democracy in the wake of the release of a report by… Read more »
Africa: More Money Needed for Feminist Leaders to Drive Global Change
Feminist movements and organizations around the world are the key drivers of social change, yet they are under-financed, under-valued, and grossly under-appreciated. Read more »
Africa: Over 11.7 Million Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed Across Continent
As of May 26, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,700,120 while over 299,975,452 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 26, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Africa: Fuel Shortage Crisis - Who is Responsible?
Kenya's recent fuel crisis has left petrol pumps dry. Politicians are blaming each other and giving varied reasons for the shortage, from the government being inept to government… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 11.7 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of May 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,693,090 while over 299,944,465 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Africa: Thousands Sit on Death Row Across The Continent, But Few Are Executed
The number of prisoners executed in sub-Saharan Africa more than doubled in 2021, largely a result of death sentences passed on al-Shabaab militants in Somalia, reports Amnesty… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 25, 2022
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May 24, 2022
Nigeria: When Inclusive Education and Recycling Meet With An Innovator's Dream
How do you get children to school and clean up plastic waste at the same time? Well, you could start a school that accepts recyclables as payment. And that is precisely what… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 24, 2022
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South Africa: South Africa Mourns the Death of Prolific Actor Jamie Bartlett
South Africans are again left without words after the shocking news of the death of multi-award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett. Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: How Structural Racism Shows Up In Peacebuilding Processes
Peace Direct's new report titled Peace, Race and Power explores how racism manifests itself within peacebuilding sectors. Compiled through global consultations which included over… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South African News - May 23, 2022
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Africa: Fix Broken Financing to Ensure a #StrongWHO – Appeal from 80 Organizations
Following is a letter from 80 organizations around the world to delegates attending the World Health Assembly #WHA75 calling on Member States to strengthen the World Health… Read more »
May 22, 2022
Africa: Continent to Pass the 300 Million Mark for Covid-19 Vaccinations
As of May 22, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,683,256 while over 298,088,745 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
May 20, 2022
West Africa: Women Excluded From Decision-Making But Do You Know Just How Much?
Did you know ... in the whole of West Africa there have only been three women heads of state since 1957 (Guinea-Bissau and Liberia), there are only two women speakers currently in… Read more »
South Africa: Updated at 16h30 - What's Happening In South African News - May 20, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Africa: AU Sets Sights on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Regime Change
The African Union (AU) will hold an Extraordinary Summit focusing on the challenges of terrorism and violent extremism in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, from the May 28, 2022, with a… Read more »
Africa: Rate of Covid-19 Infections, Vaccinations Climbs Across Continent
As of May 19, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,654,807 while over 298,002,829 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
