An African network will undertake nine research projects focusing on the study of genomics and the environmental causes of disease like diabetes and tuberculosis in 22 countries. Read more »
With more that two million internally-displaced people and persistent insecurity and poverty, the humanitarian situation in the country is critical, says the United Nations. Read more »
With a high unemployment rate, fishing is one of the few options left for Sierra Leonean youth . But pirate fishers and an uninterested government are threatening their livelihood. Read more »
The Canadian government has donated U.S.$50,000 to help Nigeria provide relief for victims of the devastating floods that hit several parts of the country. Read more »
Amidst persistent bombardment by the Sudan Armed Forces, the number of households in South Kordofan surviving on one meal per day has jumped to a staggering 81.5 percent, compared ... Read more »
Just a day after president Goodluck Jonathan announced that N17.6 Billion would be allocated for flood relief, members of the Delta State House of Assembly say the N500 million ... Read more »
Africa has been growing faster than the world on average for the last 15 years and this trend is set to continue. World bank chief economist for the Africa region, Shanta ... Read more »
The World Bank has approved a U.S. $203 million to help increase food production and create economic opportunities for families and communities in the countries of the Niger Basin, ... Read more »
In light of changes at the UK's aid agency, Richard Dowden of African Arguments questions the importance of aid to the continent's development. Read more »
In order to help develop a modern and effective transport system, the World Bank has approved U.S.$50 million to finance a project that tackles gridlock on a major road linking ... Read more »
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