February 11, 2022
Africa: Infrastructural Gaps and Lack of Financing for Transport Are Key to Success for AfCFTA
The critical need to invest in Africa’s transport and tourism sectors was the focus of a high-level meeting convened this week in Addis Ababa by the United Nations Economic… Read more »
Africa: The World Still Has A Job To Finish - Bolstering WHO
The 150th session of the WHO Executive Board, which ended on January 29, clearly showed that the vast majority of Member States support WHO's efforts to create a strong, effective… Read more »
Africa: Snakebite - A Public Health Crisis Made Worse by Climate Change
We live on opposite sides of the African continent, but we have both recently witnessed the tragedy of snakebite. Read more »
South Africa: An Army of Frogs Shows Up At Cape Homes - What The Croak Is Going On?
It's raining frogs in South Africa. Well, almost. The biblical scenario unfolded in Overstrand Municipality where the Cape residents woke up to the croaking sounds of… Read more »
South Africa: What's Happening In South Africa - February 11, 2022
Fallout From Chief Justice Interviews Prompts Calls for Probe Into Dali Mpofu's Behaviour Read more »
February 10, 2022
South Africa: WHO Chief Visits mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has fought hard for vaccine equity in the battle against COVID-19. On Friday, a visit to an mRNA vaccine… Read more »
Cameroon: Trump Administration Accused of Exposing Asylum-Seekers to Human Rights Abuses
The Trump administration exposed dozens of Cameroonians, who fled their country between 2019 and 2020, to human rights abuses, including rape and torture, by unfairly denying them… Read more »
South Africa: Media and TV Personality Kuli Roberts Dies
The entertainment industry is mourning the passing of media personality and actress Kuli Roberts, who died on February 9, 2022, at the age of 49. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyatta, Ruto Set For Lowest Salaries Since Getting Into Power
The Treasury of Kenya has budgeted for a 11.6% pay cut for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, making it the second reduction in the duo's salaries during their… Read more »
Africa: Over 220 Million Covid-19 Vaccinations Administered Across Africa
As of February 10, 2022, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 11,028,833 while over 220,617,343 vaccinations have been administered across the… Read more »
Cameroon: 'How Can You Throw Us Back?' - Three Stories of Asylum-Seekers Expelled by the U.S.
An excerpt from a report issued by Human Rights Watch on the plight of Cameroonians who were denied asylum and deported from the United States by the Trump administration, to be… Read more »
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 »