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Africa: Climate Change - Care for Humans, Other Species and the Natural Environment Is the Key to a Just Transition

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Published: October 12, 2024 06:03

[The Conversation Africa] Communities across the world are facing two worsening crises: a climate crisis and a care crisis.

Africa: Nigeria Xi Vs Libya - Lookman, Boniface Start in Attack

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Published: October 11, 2024 16:51

[Vanguard] Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface and Moses Simon will lead Nigeria's attack against Libya in an AFCON 2025 Qualifier.

Africa: 'What Inspired Me Was to Provide Solutions to People' - HIV Prevention Advocate Idah Mulala

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Published: October 11, 2024 13:03

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Research has shown that social behavior change is a cost-effective tool in HIV prevention, particularly when combined with robust advocacy efforts. When young people are equipped with accurate knowledge and empowered to make…

Africa: CAF Wraps Up Safe Stadium Workshop in Kenya With Focus On Enhancing Security

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:32

[CAF] Dr. Christian Emeruwa, Head of the Safety and Security Division at the Confederation of African Football (CAF), believes the recently concluded three-day Safe Stadium workshop in Nairobi will play a crucial role in achieving CAF's goal of ensuring…

Africa: CAF Women's Champions League - Tshabalala Looking Beyond CAF Women's Champions League Title Defense

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:32

[CAF] Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC head coach, Jerry Tshabalala says defending their CAF Women's Champions League title is important for the club. However, equally crucial to the club is the continuous development of young female football talent.

Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:27

[New Times] President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and collaboration with Africa CDC in containing the spread of the…

Africa: World Mental Health Day - a Day With Serious Meaning for Humanitarian Workers

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:15

[IFRC] The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is "Mental Health at Work." We asked colleagues from around the world to share their thoughts on this theme in a context where crises and disasters continue to multiply. For this article, we gathered…

Africa: Conference Deliberating On Africa's Challenges, Opportunities Kicks Off in Addis

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:09

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Al Jazeera Center for Studies, has organized a two-day conference with a theme "Africa: Challenges of Fragility and Capitalizing on International Competition."

Africa: 'Pivotal Moment' As Violence Against Children Reaches Unprecedented Levels Worldwide

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:05

[UN News] Violence against children remains a pervasive global issue, with up to a billion children vulnerable to various forms of abuse, according to United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children.

Africa: The Future of Civic Freedoms - Lessons From My Time At Civicus

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Published: October 11, 2024 12:03

[IPS] Oxford -- When I joined CIVICUS in 2019, I came in with two decades of work on influencing and monitoring public policies through grassroots and global activism. Joining CIVICUS as Secretary-General felt familiar, like returning home after a period…

Africa: Cementing US-Angola Ties - the Significance of Biden's Visit

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Published: October 11, 2024 11:59

[ISS] Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern Africa.

Africa: Brics Working On Own Payment

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Published: October 11, 2024 10:49

[The Herald] Moscow. -- The BRICS countries are working to create their own international payments system as platforms which operate using Western infrastructure are becoming increasingly politicised, Russian Finance Minister Mr Anton Siluanov said…

Africa: Africa in a Multipolar World

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Published: October 11, 2024 10:29

[African Arguments] How does the continent press its advantages in the age of multipolarity, summit diplomacy and the new scramble for minerals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Africa: The Future Role of The United States PEPFAR in Africa

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Published: October 11, 2024 07:09

[State Department] Ambassador John N. Nkengasong discusses the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Africa, the importance of establishing strong public -private partnerships for sustainability of the response, government ownership and…

Central Africa: Women's Participation Must Increase, Not Just Numbers but Quality of Contributions to Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region.

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Published: October 11, 2024 06:57

[African Union] The African Union (AU) recognizes that women's participation and leadership must be considered a primary element in the quest for peace and security on the continent. In recognition of the importance of women as equal partners in peace,…

Africa: Girls Transform Africa - Five Reasons Why Investing Today Will Build the Africa of Tomorrow

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Published: October 11, 2024 06:30

[World Bank] As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, it is sobering to realize that only 16 million out of more than 37 million adolescent girls in Western and Central Africa are currently enrolled in secondary school. Of these, fewer than half…

Africa: AMR in Focus At Africa's First One Health Congress

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Published: October 11, 2024 05:19

[Africa CDC] Cape Town hosted the first World One Health Congress in Africa, where Africa CDC led a well-attended side event on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a rapidly growing health threat across the continent.

Africa: Promising Progress On Eye Health in African Region, but Challenges Remain

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Published: October 11, 2024 04:56

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- Despite important progress towards integrating eye health into primary health care services in African countries, a dire shortage of financial resources, combined with the concentration of scarce human resources in urban areas and…

Africa: Africa CDC Strengthens Laboratory Capacity for Mpox and Other Outbreaks in Burundi

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Published: October 11, 2024 04:51

[Africa CDC] Africa CDC continues to support Mpox response in Africa through the strengthening of diagnostic capacity, surveillance, case detection and management, contact tracing, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) among other efforts. In…

Africa: AfDB Appoints Nnenna Nwabufo As VP for Regional Development

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Published: October 11, 2024 04:51

[Business Day Africa] The African Development Bank (AfDB) has named Nnenna Lily Nwabufo as Vice President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery, effective from October 4.

Africa: New York's Habibi Fest Is Underway Passion and Soul

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Published: October 11, 2024 04:49

[Afropop] The fourth annual Habibi Festival is now underway at Joe's Pub in New York City. The festival highlights the music of the SWANA region (South West Asia and North Africa). This fall's edition runs five nights (October 8-12), with two acts featured…

West Africa: Discovery of 5,000-Year-Old Farming Society in Morocco Fills a Major Gap in History - North-West Africa Was a Central Player in Trade and Culture

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Published: October 11, 2024 04:46

[The Conversation Africa] A new discovery of an ancient farming society at Oued Beht in Morocco fills a centuries-old gap in history. It reveals that, 5,000 years ago, the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was far from a backwater. Rather, it was an integral…

Africa: AU Takes Aim At Africa's New Brand of Mercenaries, but Strong Oversight, Clear Reporting Lines Are Needed

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Published: October 10, 2024 17:36

[Daily Maverick] A draft convention against mercenarism is an important milestone in the AU's effort to tackle mercenarism, but success will depend on a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines.

Africa: Ignore Facebook Video Advertising a Miracle Formula That Can Cure Chronic Kidney Disease

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:54

[Africa Check] Ignore Facebook video advertising a miracle formula that can cure chronic kidney disease

Africa: Community Health Plan for Tanzania Needs $360m for Expansion

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:53

[Africa CDC] A five-year plan for Tanzania requires a total of $360m for a phased implementation of the Integrated and Coordinated Community Health Workers program to advance the achievement of Universal Health Coverage. The first year alone will cost…

Africa: Rwanda Launches Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:53

[Africa CDC] The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has introduced a new set of Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) guidelines designed to enhance the country's public health response amidst the ongoing mpox outbreak.

Africa: Empowering Africa's Public Health Laboratory Workforce Helps to Advance Outbreak Investigation

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:53

[Africa CDC] Upskilling public health laboratory scientists with cutting-edge molecular diagnostic capabilities for rapidly and accurately detecting current and future infectious disease outbreaks is a must, if the continent is to win the battle against…

Africa: Central African Countries Strengthen Effective Response to Health Emergencies

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:53

[Africa CDC] A year after the regional meeting held in Burundi in 2023, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) continues to advocate for and to review the progress made in the establishment and strengthening of National Public…

Africa: Africa's Borders Continue to Stifle Its Future

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:51

[New Times] The African Continental Free Trade area (AfCFTA) is one of the flagship projects of AU Agenda 2063. First approved by Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa in January, 2012, the agreement was signed on March 21, 2018, in Kigali along…

Africa: Sierra Leone Should Adopt Fiscal Consolidation Measures to Ensure a Sustainable Economic Environment

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:46

[World Bank] Freetown -- Sierra Leone's economy grew by 5.7% in 2023, exceeding expectations, driven by strong performance in the mining sector. However, growth is projected to slow to 4.3% in 2024 due to declining iron ore prices, according to the new…

Africa: Why Tanzania Is a Promising Investment Destination in East Africa

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Published: October 10, 2024 12:46

[Daily News] TANZANIA: TANZANIA is increasingly emerging as a top choice for investors worldwide, reflecting the sixth phase government's achievements in enhancing the business environment. The country stands out as a beacon for investors seeking stability…

Africa: Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Battles That Could Decide Benin, Rwanda Clash

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Published: October 10, 2024 11:46

[New Times] Rwanda visit Benin at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on Friday, October 11, in crunch 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D qualifier.

Africa: Did the Tumaini Initiative Exceed Its Mandate?

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Published: October 10, 2024 10:00

[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates…

Africa: Time to Embrace HIV Prevention Tools While We Wait For The Cure

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Published: October 10, 2024 09:45

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- allAfrica's Sethi Ncube is in Lima, Peru, for the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, HIVR4P 2024, reporting from the only global scientific conference focused on the challenging and fast-growing field of HIV prevention…

Africa: Request For Expression Of Interest: Technical Partner For The Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works Dialogue Series on Dignified And Fulfilling Work

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Published: October 10, 2024 08:42

[Mastercard Foundation] THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Africa: Africa - Countries On the Cusp of Abolition Must Take a Stand Against the Death Penalty

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:56

[AI London] Three sub-Saharan African countries on the cusp of abolition must act now and abolish the death penalty once and for all, paving the way for others around the world to follow in their footsteps, said Amnesty International on World Day Against…

Africa: Three African Countries On Cusp of Death Penalty Abolition

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:56

[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- The international human rights organization Amnesty International says three sub-Saharan African countries considering ending the death penalty should do it now and pave the way for others around the world to follow in their…

Africa: UN Calls for Safer Migration From Horn of Africa to Gulf Countries

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:56

[VOA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The head of the U.N. International Organization for Migration, or IOM, is calling for safe migration to and from the Gulf countries as the dangerous eastern Horn of Africa route claims more lives.

Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa - Sharp Rise in Use of Death Penalty Across Region

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:56

[AI London] Executions more than tripled in 2023, while death sentences increased by 66% in the region

Africa: How Do You Stop Elephant Herds From Trashing Crops and Trees? Target Sensitive Nostrils With a 'Scent Fence'

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:49

[The Conversation Africa] Elephant numbers are surging in southern Africa, with fewer natural predators, reduced hunting pressure and feeding by farmers and tourist operators.

Africa: Global Campaign Launched to Prioritise the Mental Health of Health Professionals On World Mental Health Day

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Published: October 10, 2024 04:49

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- This World Mental Health Day, United for Global Mental Health, Africa CDC, the International Council of Nurses (ICN), and the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) are launching a global…

Africa: Peaceful Coexistence, Global Security Initiative Answer to Conflicts

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Published: October 9, 2024 17:48

[The Herald] Tichaona Zindoga -- Horror. Disgust. Anger. So many words could describe the situation in the Middle East over the past year, since Israel launched its war on Gaza and Palestine because Hamas attacked Israel on this day a year ago, killing a…

Africa: TotalEnergies Afcon 2025 in Morocco - Everything You Need to Know

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Published: October 9, 2024 14:22

[CAF] The countdown to the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has officially begun as the North African nation of Morocco prepares to host the continent's premier football tournament for the second time in its history.

Africa: Africa Must Champion HIV Response to Secure Success

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Published: October 9, 2024 14:10

[SciDev.Net] Africa must take ownership of its HIV response, write Izukanji Sikazwe and Magda Robalo, co-chairs of the African-led HIV Control Working Group.

Africa: Africa CDC Boss Challenges 'Unfair' U.S. Travel Notice to Rwanda Over Marburg

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Published: October 9, 2024 12:14

[New Times] The Director General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, on Wednesday, October 9, said that the decision by the US to issue a travel notice to Rwanda due to the Marburg outbreak is unfair and unacceptable.

Africa: Agroecology - the Game-Changing Solution to Global Food, Climate and Conflict Crises

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Published: October 9, 2024 11:19

[IPS] Turin, Italy -- Edward Mukiibi, President of Slow Food, champions agroecology as a transformative answer to the world's most pressing crises: food insecurity, climate change, and violent conflicts.

Africa: Here's What Africans Must Do in Next 60 Years of Independence

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Published: October 9, 2024 10:19

[Observer] Many African countries have clocked 60 years since they became independent from the colonizers.

Africa: One of Science's Greatest Achievements - How the Rapid Development of Covid Vaccines Prepares Us for Future Pandemics

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Published: October 9, 2024 08:16

[The Conversation Africa] Since COVID was first reported in December 2019, there have been more than 775 million recorded infections and more than 7 million deaths from the disease. This makes COVID the seventh-deadliest pandemic in recorded history.

Africa: Maimouna Ba Awarded 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for Africa

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Published: October 9, 2024 08:11

[UNHCR] Dakar -- Maimouna Ba, a tireless advocate for forcibly displaced women and children in Burkina Faso, has been named the 2024 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award's Regional Winner for Africa. The Nansen Refugee Award recognizes individuals and organizations…

Africa: The AU Takes Aim At Africa's New Brand of Mercenaries

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Published: October 9, 2024 08:01

[ISS] A draft convention against mercenarism is a welcome step, but must include a strong oversight committee and clear reporting lines.

Africa: Equatorial Guinea Economic Update - Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry

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Published: October 9, 2024 06:38

[World Bank] Malabo -- The World Bank today issued the 2024 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyzes the country's recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of designing effective fiscal instruments for sustainable…

Africa: Africa Water Crisis Threatens Lives, Food Security, Economic Stability - Report

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Published: October 9, 2024 06:36

[Daily Trust] Few weeks ago, Centre for Science and Environment (SCE), a not-for-profit public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi, India, released its Down To Earth annual State of Africa Environment 2024 report.

Africa: World Bank Group Unveils Strategy to Drive Inclusive Growth and Resilience in Zimbabwe

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:50

[World Bank] The World Bank Group's Board of Executive Directors has approved the new Country Engagement Note (CEN) for Zimbabwe (2025-2026), focused on supporting the country's immediate development priorities. Aligned with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and the…

Africa: Response to the Mpox Epidemic - Interview With Dr. Michel Muvudi On the World Bank's Strategic Role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:50

[World Bank] In the fight against the mpox epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Bank has rolled out a number of major initiatives to support the government and the affected communities. This interview with Dr. Michel Muvudi, Senior…

Africa: Africa Oil Week - Mantashe Slams 'Foreign-Funded' Activists

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:46

[GroundUp] Protests held against fossil-fuel industry in Cape Town and Johannesburg

Africa: Statement Against Travel Restrictions Inresponse to Mpox and Marburg Virus Outbreaks

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:36

[Africa CDC] 8 October 2024 -- In light of the ongoing Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) urges all countries to refrain from implementing travel bans or movement restrictions targeting…

Africa: Britain Has Neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for Over a Decade - 4 Ways It Can Reset Relations

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:36

[The Conversation Africa] The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade of neglect. At the United Nations in September, British prime minister Keir Starmer promised his government…

Africa: Africa's Great Green Wall Will Only Combat Desertification and Poverty By Harnessing Local Solutions

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Published: October 9, 2024 04:36

[The Conversation Africa] In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel…

Africa: 'Africa Still Feeling Effects of Brutal Colonial Past'

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Published: October 8, 2024 17:52

[The Herald] Africa remains aware of the brutal colonial experiences and continues to suffer the effects to this day, President Mnangagwa has said.

Africa: $20m Democracy Fund Launched in West Africa Amid Surge in Pro-Military Sentiment

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Published: October 8, 2024 15:02

[Premium Times] The fund is intended to support West African states currently facing various democratic challenges.

Africa: Tana Forum Postponed for Third Time Amid Ongoing Conflict in Amhara Region

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Published: October 8, 2024 15:01

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The 11th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, originally scheduled for October 25-27, 2024, in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, has been postponed for the third time, with the new dates now set for 2025.

Africa: South Africa's Potential for Oil and Gas 'Significant' - Mantashe

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Published: October 8, 2024 13:55

[SAnews.gov.za] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the discovery of gas and condensate from two exploration wells in the South Outeniqua Basin are proof that South Africa's underexplored deep waters have significant potential for…

Africa: Equator Africa Gets $5m From IFC for African Climate Tech Startups

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Published: October 8, 2024 13:06

[Daba Finance] TLDR

Africa: Remittance Fintech Zepz Raises $267m to Fuel Expansion in Africa

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Published: October 8, 2024 13:06

[Daba Finance] TLDR

Africa: SA, AU Commission to Hold Consultative Meeting On the G20

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Published: October 8, 2024 13:04

[SAnews.gov.za] The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor who serves as South Africa's G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his African Union Commission (AUC) counterpart, Ambassador…

Africa: Loaded for Bear - Africa Oil Week Begins in Shadow of Green Energy Scramble

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Published: October 8, 2024 12:56

[Daily Maverick] Africa Oil Week begins in Cape Town on 8 October. But the real scramble in Africa these days is for the green metals required for the energy transition.

Africa: Tiktok Users Claim a Cast Iron 'Fish' Can Help With a Mineral Deficiency - but It's Not Quite That Simple

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Published: October 8, 2024 12:50

[Daily Maverick] Iron deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies in the world.

Africa: The God of All Things

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Published: October 8, 2024 12:35

[CFR] Why a dangerous reliance on miracles matters for ethics and policy.

Africa: A Geomagnetic Storm Has Hit Earth - a Space Scientist Explains What Causes Them

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Published: October 8, 2024 12:31

[The Conversation Africa] A geomagnetic storm lit up the night sky in parts of the US during the first weekend in October. South Africa's National Space Agency (Sansa) told reporters that the storm had originated from a solar flare "that erupted from…

Africa: Africa Meets Harlem and Belongó Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

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Published: October 8, 2024 11:26

[Afropop] It was a busy Afropop Sunday in Harlem on October 6. Starting at 11AM at, Arturo O'Farrill and his consummate band, the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra hosted a celebration of Hispanic Heritage in New York with an opening set, and a full afternoon of…

Africa: WHO Calls for Action to Halt Rise in Hearing Loss in Africa

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Published: October 8, 2024 11:25

[UN News] The number of people in Africa living with hearing loss could rise to 54 million by 2030, up from 40 million today, unless urgent measures are taken, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a report published on Monday.

Africa: Ecomondo 2024: The Mattei Plan for Sustainable Development the Focus of the "Africa Green Growth Forum"

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Published: October 8, 2024 11:19

[IEG] At Italian Exhibition Group's leading trade show for green technologies, from 5 th to 8 th November, in Rimini, Italy, focus on Africa and global environmental challenges. More than 100 African representatives and delegations from 120 foreign…

Africa: Bornito De Sousa Heads AU Electoral Observation Mission to Mozambique

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Published: October 8, 2024 11:14

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The former vice-president of the Republic, Bornito de Sousa, heads the delegation of the African Union (AU) Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), to the presidential, legislative and provincial elections in Mozambique, which will take…

Africa: Cameroon Commemorates Global Literacy Day With Multilingual Education Emphasis and Innovative Tributes

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Published: October 8, 2024 11:14

[African Union] The 2024 International Literacy Day (ILD) global celebrations took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on September 9-10, under the theme "Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace." The event, held under the…

Africa: When Medicines Don't Work - Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases Will Reduce Drug Resistance - a Win for All

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Published: October 8, 2024 10:27

[The Conversation Africa] A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections - they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi - become resistant to the drugs.

Africa: Hundreds of Local Malawians Quietly Leave World Bank Climate Project

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Published: October 8, 2024 10:24

[African Arguments] Experts warn that payment problems and a lack of local ownership could undermine the effectiveness of a nationwide adaptation project.

Africa: The Digital Future of Pharmacy in Africa

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Published: October 8, 2024 10:24

[African Arguments] Amid the drain of Africa's trained healthcare workers to the West, pharmacists are increasingly playing a frontline role that goes beyond dispensing drugs.

Africa: Africa's Researchers Playing Crucial Role in Advancing HIV Prevention #HIVR4P2024

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Published: October 8, 2024 10:00

[allAfrica] Lima, Peru -- Africa is contributing to groundbreaking data from the PURPOSE 2 study, which explores twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention. This study, with participants from South Africa and Uganda , is one of the scientific highlights…

Africa: COP29 - States Must Press Azerbaijani Authorities to End Assault On Freedom of Expression

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Published: October 8, 2024 09:41

[AI London] Critics of the Government have been locked up in an intensified crackdown

Africa: COP29 - States Must Press Azerbaijani Authorities to End Assault On Civil Society

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Published: October 8, 2024 07:12

[AI London] In the leadup to next month's COP29 climate summit in Baku, states must exert pressure on the Azerbaijani authorities to reverse their clampdown on civil society, release those detained solely for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of…

Africa: Health Labour Market Analysis Support Tool Launched

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Published: October 8, 2024 04:51

[WHO-AFRO] Nairobi, Kenya -- The World Health Organization, Regional Office for Africa launched the Health Labour Market Analysis (HLMA) Support Tool to assist countries assess their health workforce education capacity, supply, demand and need for health…

Africa: Chairperson Welcomes Appointment of New President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Commends Tenure of Former President Zewde

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Published: October 7, 2024 15:26

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat warmly congratulates H.E Taye Atske-Selassie upon his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia during a joint sitting of the House of…

Africa: Advances in PrEP Options and HIV Vaccine Research Unveiled at HIVR4P 2024, the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference

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Published: October 7, 2024 15:03

[HIVR4P2024] Lima, Peru -- New data from the PURPOSE 2 study of twice-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention are among the scientific highlights at HIVR4P 2024, the 5th HIV Research for Prevention Conference, taking place in Lima, Peru, and virtually from 6…

Africa: Nasa Is Launching a Major Mission to Look for Habitable Spots On Jupiter's Moon Europa

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Published: October 7, 2024 14:11

[The Conversation Africa] On October 10, NASA is launching a hotly anticipated new mission to Jupiter's fourth-largest moon, Europa.

Africa: Burden of Hearing Loss in Africa Could Rise to 54 Million By 2030 - WHO Report

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:56

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- About 40 million people live with hearing loss in the African region, but the figure could rise to 54 million by 2030 if urgent measures are not take to address the problem, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO)…

Africa: May Teacher Voices Echo Around the Globe

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:51

[IPS] New York -- We must build a new social contract for education - a contract based on equality, equity, and universal human rights. At the center of our global efforts to ensure education for all, we must put teachers first in everything we do. They…

Africa: Is Big Tech Harming Society? to Find Out, We Need Research - but It's Being Manipulated By Big Tech Itself

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:49

[The Conversation Africa] For almost a decade, researchers have been gathering evidence that the social media platform Facebook disproportionately amplifies low-quality content and misinformation.

Africa: Holders Zamalek Drawn to Face Asec, Sfaxien to Face Enyimba and Simba

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:08

[CAF] The 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup group stage promises thrilling action after Tunisian giants CS Sfaxien, Enyimba of Nigeria, Tanzania's Simba and Bravos do Maquis of Angola were drawn in the same group following the Group Stage draw on…

Africa: TotalEnergies Afcon 2025 Qualifiers - Matchday 3 Fixtures and Timings

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Published: October 7, 2024 13:05

[CAF] The road to the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, continues this week as 48 national teams across the continent gear up for another thrilling round of qualifying matches.

Africa: Debate On Africa Getting Two Permanent Seats in UNSC Is a Ruse - Professor Badejo

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:59

[Premium Times] "It is crucial to know that if you have a permanent seat with a veto power, others would court you to support issues of interest to them."

Africa: Enyimba Drawn Against Egyptian Powerhouses in CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:59

[Premium Times] The People's Elephant will face a daunting task in Group D alongside defending champions Zamalek SC and Al Masry SC of Egypt, as well as Mozambican outfit A. Black Bulls.

Africa: Afcon Qualifiers - Rohr Wary of Amavubi Threat

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:55

[New Times] Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has said that Rwanda poses an even more dangerous threat than before and his charges must be well equipped to face them in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.

Africa: Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to mRNA Researchers

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:54

[New Times] The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to two American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun their work on microRNA.

Africa: South Africa's GNU Faces an Uphill Battle On Migration Policy

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:16

[ISS] Can the Government of National Unity reconcile its members' competing interests and achieve a pragmatic, unified approach?

Africa: African Union and Unesco Convened a Strategic Partners Meeting Ahead of 2024 Safety of Journalists Global Conference

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Published: October 7, 2024 12:10

[African Union] UNESCO and the African Union recently hosted a high-level partners' breakfast meeting in Addis Ababa to exchange views on safety of journalists on the continent, ahead of the 2024 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against…

Africa: On World Meningitis Day, Too Many People Are Dying of Cryptococcal Meningitis in Africa

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Published: October 7, 2024 10:59

[African Arguments] Improving outcomes for patients requires urgent efforts to reduce the price of treatments and increase access to drugs.

Africa: Water Is 'Canary in the Coalmine' of Climate Change - WMO

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Published: October 7, 2024 10:59

[UN News] The year 2023 marked the driest year in over three decades for rivers around the world, according to a new report coordinated by the UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Africa: Govts in Africa Spend 16 Times Less On Younger Children Than On Older Ones, Study Finds

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Published: October 7, 2024 10:18

[Unicef] Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dakar, Amman -- UNICEF and the Learning for Well-being Institute publish new findings that suggest that key social spending in Africa predominantly prioritises older children while spending on the youngest significantly lags…

Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test for Emergency Use

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Published: October 7, 2024 07:42

[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday that it has approved the first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use, which will boost diagnostic capacity in countries facing outbreaks of the disease.

Africa: Smokers Have a Higher Level of Harmful Bacteria in the Mouth - New Study

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Published: October 7, 2024 07:37

[The Conversation Africa] A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the…