May 24
Africa: 60 Years of African Unity - What's Failed and What's Succeeded [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU's founding… Read more »
Africa: 'Our Target Is Replacing Cement' - the Ethiopian Startup Thinking Big [analysis]
African Arguments
Kubik promises to turn plastic waste into high quality affordable homes. We spoke to its CEO about dignity, safety, and thinking globally. Read more »
Africa: Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a UNSC High-Level Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict [press release]
State Department
Thank you very much, President Berset. And I particularly want to thank Switzerland for making the pressing issue of conflict-induced food security a centerpiece of its presidency.… Read more »
May 23
Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
allAfrica
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
Africa: Landmark Report Charts Route for Reorienting Economies to Deliver Health for All [press release]
WHO
In the first-ever report of its kind, the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has outlined a bold new path to reorient economies to deliver what matters - health for… Read more »
Africa: Arab League Interference in Africa's Development On Ethiopian Dam Project Is Unacceptable [opinion]
Nile Post
Scanning through the proposals and resolutions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), by the Arab League summit during its Friday meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, leaves… Read more »
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Africa: OCP AFRICA, RFC & CNFA sign MoU to support 180.000 farmers in Rwanda
OCP
Today, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) , representing Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Wunguke Activity, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OCP Africa… Read more »
Africa: Building a Nutrition Programme? Understanding How People Behave Is Key [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Undernutrition contributes to up to 45% of child deaths in African countries. At the same time, child obesity rates have doubled between 2006 and 2016. More than 40% of women of… Read more »
Africa: Is Africa Ready for Meaningful Participation in the G20? [analysis]
ISS
Joining the global forum presents political, cultural and technical challenges for the AU, which has been relatively inward-looking. Read more »
Africa: Noma Survivors Shine a Light On Neglected Disease [press release]
MSF
In many ways, Muhammadu, Mulikat and Dahiru have little in common. They were born in different corners of Nigeria (Yobe state in the northeast, Lagos in the southwest and Niger… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief - Warring Nations Must Protect Civilians
VOA
The U.N. Secretary-General said Tuesday that the world is failing to live up to its commitments to protect civilians, an obligation that is preserved in international humanitarian… Read more »
Africa: South African Opera Star Pretty Yende Appointed As WHO Goodwill Ambassadors for Arts and Health
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed artists Renée Fleming and Pretty Yende as Goodwill Ambassadors for… Read more »
Africa: Prevention, Treatment, Reintegration and Advocacy - How UNFPA and Partners Work to End Obstetric Fistula [press release]
UNFPA
According to an African proverb, "the sun should not rise or set twice on a labouring woman". Read more »
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Africa: Over 30,000 farmers in Rwanda to benefit from OCP School Lab Project
OCP
Murindi, May 18 th , 2023 – In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture , RAB (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board) and in coordination with USAID and CNFA ,… Read more »
Africa: The Lead-Free Water Pledge - Steps Towards a Future of Lead-Free Drinking Water [opinion]
IPS
By Ahmed Rachid El-Khattabi and Aaron Salzburg Read more »
Africa: Protecting Children in War - No More Time to Wait [opinion]
IPS
In 2021 alone, almost 24,000 grave violations of children's rights in war were documented by the United Nations - these included killing and maiming, sexual violence, use and… Read more »
Africa: Governments Are Changing Fisheries Management for the Better, but More Action Is Still Needed [opinion]
IPS
Global fisheries are worth more than US$140 billion each year, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. But this hefty sum does not capture… Read more »
Africa: Aliko Dangote Puts Life Into the 'Clay Feet' of the Giant of Africa [column]
Ghanaian Times
Fifty years ago, Nigeria used to be justifiably mocked as "Africa's giant with 'clay feet'. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs $2.7trn to Tackle Climate Change Crisis By 2030 - Akinwumi Adesina
Vanguard
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina says Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Read more »
Africa: Remember Amid the Headlines - There's No Such Thing As a 'Natural' Disaster [analysis]
African Arguments
Poor countries aren't disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because of geography or bad luck. Read more »
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Africa: Top Mining Leaders and Investors to Headline MOTA 2023 Featuring Africa's Top Mining Investment Countries
35Nord
The 6th Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) conference taking place at The Westin Paris – Vendome in the French capital on July 12th and 13th, 2023, is set to feature some of… Read more »
Africa: CAF Vice-President Ibrahim and TFF President Karia Kick Off Third CAF Club Licensing Online Platform Regional Workshop in Tanzania
CAF
Following the successful launch of CAF Club Licensing Online Platform "CLOP" workshop series in Tunisia and Benin, Tanzania's largest city Dar es Salaam hosts the third regional… Read more »
Africa: COP28 President-Designate Calls for Major Boost to Public and Private Climate Finance for African Nations [press release]
allAfrica
In an address today to the African Development Bank Annual Meeting, the COP28 President-Designate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, called for a major boost to public and private… Read more »
Africa: African Architects Honoured At the Venice Biennale
RFI
Nigerian artist-designer Demas Nwoko has won the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2023 at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia He is one of… Read more »
Africa: Hilda Baci, Others to Discuss Business Innovation At UBA Africa Conversations
Premium Times
"These intelligent women will speak on how they have succeeded at their craft overtime," the statement said. Read more »
Africa: Morocco Honoured At Home After Return From TotalEnergies U17 AFCON
CAF
The Moroccan team was honoured with a warm reception after arriving back home from Algeria, where they finished second at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
May 22
West Africa: U.S.$19 Billion Dangote Refinery Will Make West Africa Stronger - President Akufo-Addo
GhanaToday
Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for support for the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex to succeed as it would surely make West Africa and Africa… Read more »
Africa: Extreme Weather Caused Two Million Deaths Over Last 50 Years - World Meteorological Organisation
UN News
Over two million deaths and $4.3 trillion in economic losses; that's the impact of a half-century of extreme weather events turbo-charged by man-made global warming, the World… Read more »