May 21
Africa: There Is an Alternative to Costly, Carbon-Emitting Chemical Fertilisers [analysis]
African Arguments
Africa's soils are not merely depleted but in crisis, and decades of reliance on chemical fertilisers and pesticides have exacerbated the problem. Read more »
Africa: President Ruto Roots for Local Manufacturing of Vaccines in Africa
Capital FM
President William Ruto is rooting for the local manufacturing of vaccines in Africa. Read more »
Africa: Where Do Africa's Lusophone Nations Stand On Russia?
DW
Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations, positioning itself as a military power without a colonial past. Read more »
Africa: Fix Clinical Trials Challenges in Africa!!
Ghanaian Times
May 20 every year marks International Clinical Trials Day, which commemorates the day Scottish medical scientist James Lind began the first randomised clinical trial in 1747. Read more »
May 20
Africa: Could Mozambique's Next President Change Tack On Cabo Delgado? [analysis]
ISS
New leadership could take the long overdue step of balancing security and development policies to prevent terrorism. Read more »
Africa: Snakebites Can Destroy Skin, Muscle, and Even Bone - Exciting Progress On Drugs to Treat Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths. Read more »
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Africa: OCP Africa Teams Up with Ethiopian Government, the AfDB and Global Partners for Climate-Smart Wheat Initiative
OCP
OCP Africa takes part in the launch of Ethiopia’s Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development Project, in the presence of HE Dr. Girma Amente, Minister of Agriculture of… Read more »
Africa: Protecting Africa's Wetlands Is Key to Combating Biodiversity Loss
Africa Renewal
From grassroots to global: Involving multiple stakeholders could enhance biodiversity governance and speed progress. Read more »
Africa: Serum Institute of India Ships First Malaria Vaccines to Africa [press release]
Serum Institute Of India
Distribution of R21/Matrix-M™️ Malaria Vaccine across the African region marks a significant step in the global fight against malaria. The initial shipment will be… Read more »
Africa: How Can Africa Claim Its Place On Global Stage?
New Times
At the just-concluded Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, a complex question was posed. The question asked whether Africa should be at the table or on the menu, and whether this was a… Read more »
Africa: Tackle Afro-Pessimism to Address Africa's Socio-Economic Problems - Chakwera
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has advised African countries to tackle 'afro-pessimistic lenses' and start utilizing the potential of youthful populations, saying… Read more »
Africa: How Neanderthal Language Differed From Modern Human - They Probably Didn't Use Metaphors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological… Read more »
Africa: UNFPA Advocates for Strengthened Human Capital to Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
UNFPA
Speaking to delegates and international leaders at the 9th African Population Conference, Lydia Zigomo, the UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, emphasized the… Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank's Adesina Highlights Africa As the World's Best Investment Destination At Badea's 50th Anniversary
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Africa's human, land, mineral resource and cross-border trade endowments combine to make it the world's most promising investment destination, now and well into the future, African… Read more »
Africa: Unnecessary Bottlenecks Are Hurting Africa's Trade - Act Now
New Times
At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Why Europe Is Banking On Africa for Its Big-Ticket Investments
RFI
The European Union is investing heavily in Africa - pouring half of its global mega budget of €300 billion into projects on the continent. Renewable energy, internet access,… Read more »
Africa: Mapping Malaria in Africa - Climate Change Study Predicts Where Mosquitoes Will Breed in Future [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Read more »
May 18
Africa: Al Ahly and Esperance Highlight the Dominance of North Africa in Club Football. Lessons for Other African Teams [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Al Ahly, based in Cairo, and Esperance, in Tunis, are among the most successful clubs in the history of the main club cup competition in Africa, the CAF Champions League. Read more »
May 17
Africa: Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems Pose Risk to Africa
Africa Renewal
Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development Read more »
Africa: UN Women Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [document]
UN Women
The theme of this year's International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [1] , 'Leave No One Behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for All', underscores the urgent… Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility to Co-Host Session On Innovative Financing for Water and Sanitation At World Water Forum in Bali
African Development Bank (AfDB)
What: Seminar on Innovative Financing and Resource Mobilization for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Investments Read more »
Africa: LGBTQ+ Gains Thwarted By Enduring Discrimination and Violence
RFI
Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe - while… Read more »
Africa: Video of 'Israel's Attack On Iran' Is From Different Events
Africa Check
Video of 'Israel's attack on Iran' is from different events Read more »
Africa: At Africa Media Convention Prioritise Advocacy On Climate Change ...to Support Efforts in Mitigating Impact - Chief of Staff
Ghanaian Times
Media practitioners in Africa have been challenged to prioritise advocacy on climate change and other environmental crises to support efforts to mitigate their impacts. Read more »
Africa: South Africa and Nigeria At 30 - Fostering a Spirit of Friendship and Collaboration
This Day
The year 2024 marks exactly 30 years since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria in February 1994. These relations that span three… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Tech Future - Daniel Oyeduntan Leads the Charge
This Day
Daniel Oyeduntan, a seasoned professional with about a decade of experience in data science and machine learning, is capturing the attention of the technology industry across EMEA. Read more »
Africa: Cllr. Gongloe, Prof. Lumumba Discuss Governance in Africa
New Dawn
Liberian legal luminary Cllr. Tiawan S. Gongloe and Kenyan Law Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba point to a new revolution hitting the African Continent. Read more »
May 16
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Approach - Africa shouldn't be left behind [interview]
allAfrica
Allafrica had the privilege of speaking with Bahman Safakish, Managing Director of the Pan African Region for Philip Morris International, to discuss tobacco harm reduction… Read more »