February 09, 2022
Africa: Over 218 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Africa
As of February 9, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,004,889 while over 218,397,031 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Nigeria: Philip Morris Limited recognized as a Top Employer 2022 in Nigeria for the 5th time
Philip Morris' affiliate in Nigeria, Philip Morris Limited has been recognized as a Top Employer in Nigeria for the 5th year in a row. Read more »
February 07, 2022
Kenya: Firefighters Battle Inferno Raging Across Aberdare National Park
More than 550 hectares of the Aberdare forest have been reportedly been destroyed by a fire that started on Sunday night (February 5). Read more »
Kenya: Campaigns Intensify as Nation Prepares For August General Election
President Uhuru Kenyatta has declared the start of Jubilee campaigns, after months of uncertainty in the ruling party which does not intend to field a presidential candidate in the… Read more »
Africa: Continent Nears 11 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of February 7, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,976,143 while over 215,479,398 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
February 06, 2022
Senegal/Egypt: Lions of Teranga Roar to Victory at AFCON Final
A dramatic penalty shootout that ended 4-2 in Senegal's favour has seen the Lions of Teranga make history by winning their first AFCON championship, beating Egypt in the grand… Read more »
Africa: Over 215 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 6, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,961,240 while over 215,351,076 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
February 04, 2022
Southern Africa: What You Need to Know About Tropical Cyclone Batsirai
Barely a week after Tropical Storm Ana brought winds, heavy rains, damage and destruction to parts of Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, Tropical Cyclone Batsirai… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Major Probe Launched Into Foiled Coup in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's government launched a major investigation into a foiled coup attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Read more »
February 03, 2022
Africa: Continent Nears 11 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19
As of February 3, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,892,533 while over 214,680,685 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
February 02, 2022
Mozambique: Cabo Delgado Threat Identified A Decade Ago - Did Govt Listen?
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) launched a military initiative in July 2021 in response to violent extremism and terrorist activity in Mozambique, marking the… Read more »
Africa: Over 214 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 2, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,874,619 while over 214,545,135 vaccinations have been administered across… Read more »
February 01, 2022
Africa: As COP27 Host, Egypt Can Achieve The Most Inclusive COP Ever #AfricaClimateCrisis
Earlier this month, Egypt announced the appointment of Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry to lead the international climate talks in Sharm-el-Sheikh in November 2022. Alongside… Read more »
Africa: Nearly 213 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Continent
As of February 1, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,849,438 while over 212,786,235 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
January 31, 2022
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa: Has The Revolution Started?
On January 20th, 2022, the virtual Harm Reduction Exchange took place with two panels of discussions that were held around the hot topic of Harm Reduction. The first… Read more »
January 30, 2022
Africa: Over 10.8 Million Covid-19 Cases Confirmed Across Continent
As of January 30, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,806,013 while over 212,198,449 vaccinations have been administered… Read more »
January 27, 2022
Africa: Harm Reduction Can Be a Winning Strategy For The Continent
A Harm Reduction Exchange webinar was held online on January 20th, 2022. In collaboration with Integra Africa (Brand and Strategy consulting company) and Philip Morris… Read more »
South Africa: Refugees, Asylum Seekers to See Better Management After Govt Meets with UN Refugee Agency?
A bilateral meeting between Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has given new focus to the management of refugees… Read more »
South Africa: Commission Rules Employee's Dismissal Over Covid-19 Vaccination Refusal Fair
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has ruled that the dismissal of an employee who refused to be vaccinated against Covid-19 was fair, GroundUp… Read more »
Africa: Over 9.5 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Africa
As of January 27, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,665,534 while over 210,635,964 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: U.S.-Chinese Competition Escalates Cold War in Africa
China intends to establish a base at Bata, a port on the Atlantic coast of Equatorial Guinea, the Wall Street Journal reported in December, citing classified American… Read more »
January 25, 2022
Africa: Why Youth Are Integral to Shaping Peacebuilding Processes as Leaders, Not Only Beneficiaries
Hello and welcome to Allafrica's focus on peacebuilding and Africa, Silence The Guns. I'm Juanita Williams and today we speak about the role of young people in peacebuilding, made… Read more »
Africa: Over 9.4 Million Covid-19 Recoveries Across Africa
As of January 25, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,606,785 while over 205,275,858 vaccinations have been administered across the continent. Read more »
January 24, 2022
Africa: Covid Shows World Health Organization Funding Must Increase and Be Predictable
Ahead of a crucial meeting of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board this week, an influential group of health leaders and former heads of governments are urging WHO… Read more »
Africa: Over 236,000 Covid-19 Deaths Across Continent
As of January 24, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 10,580,634 while over 205,275,858 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
