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The race to raise blood money to halt an execution
A Kenyan mother's desperate attempts to save her son who is on death row in Saudi Arabia.
Why South Africa's health insurance is causing ructions
President Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
Africa: The Race to Fix Africa's Poor Weather Forecasting
[DW] Most of Africa's 1.3 billion people have little advance knowledge of the weather. But on a continent often hit by extreme weather events, knowing the forecast could save lives.
Africa: UNAIDS Calls For the Protection of Human Rights on the International Day to End Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
[UNAIDS] GENEVA -- Ahead of IDAHOBIT, commemorated worldwide on 17 May, UNAIDS is calling on governments everywhere to protect the human rights of LGBTQ+ people. Protecting the human rights of every person, UNAIDS research shows, is essential for protecting public health,
Africa: Gavi Launches Major Push To Reach 100M Children With Measles Vaccines
[GAVI] Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with Measles and Rubella Vaccines in 2024 through catch-up and follow-up campaigns. This represents
Africa: Medical Expert Frowns At Low Reporting of Lung Cancer in Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa
[Daily Trust] The burden of lung cancer is huge and grossly underreported in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, a medical expert, Prof. Kelechi Okonta, has said.
East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
[New Times] Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa.
Swiss court jails Gambia ex-minister for crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko is convicted of crimes including killing and torture committed in The Gambia.
Africa: Focac Highlights China-Africa 'Shared Future'
[The Herald] Ruzivo Media & Resource Centre Trust
Africa: What We Can Learn From Africa's Small Business Success Stories.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world's most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo, small businesses across the continent have become catalysts for change, helping to drive economic prosperity and leaving their mark on local
Africa: Perinatal Depression - Why It's in the Spotlight
[UCT] May marks Maternal Mental Health Month, with the aim to raise awareness around the fact that many women struggle with perinatal mental health challenges, and to share resources for support. And this month, the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) at the University of
Africa: WHO Director-General's Remarks At the Summit On Clean Cooking in Africa - 14 May 2024
[WHO] Your Excellency President Gnassingbé of Togo,
Africa: Record 75.9 Million Internally Displaced in 2023, UN Report Reveals
[UN News] The number of people living in internal displacement soared to a record 75.9 million last year, a new UN-backed report said on Tuesday.
Africa: 'It Is Yours, but I Will Loan It to You - Why the Looted Artefacts Must Be Returned!'
[Accra Times] It is therefore imperative that all the looted artefacts are returned irrespective of any laws enacted to wrongfully keep them in the hands of those who looted them. You cannot loan what you do not own to those who originally owned them!
Africa: Experts Push for Organic Fertilisers to Revive Africa's Soil Health
[Business Day Africa] Large-scale adoption of organic fertilisers instead of synthetic ones could be the linchpin in revitalising Africa's soil health, achieving food security, and bolstering ecological resilience, scientists have said.
Africa: Educating the Mind Without Educating the Heart Is No Education At All
[IPS] New York -- The words above, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, serve as a reminder that we still have a long way to go to in educating ourselves. In doing so, we will naturally ensure that the young generation can access an inclusive quality education and use
Africa: The Blue Economy - a Historic Opportunity for Sids
[UNDP] A new economic model shares the ocean's many benefits
Africa: Roads and Bridges in the Refugee Hosting Districts/Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road Corridor Project
[World Bank] Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Africa: Namibia Ranked Second in Southern Africa for Cost of Living, According to Numbeo
[Namibia Economist] Numbeo, a provider of crowd-sourced global data on quality of life indicators, recently released its cost of living index for Africa, positioning Namibia in second place for Southern Africa, with South Africa and Botswana ranking first and third respectively.
Africa: Why Should Africans Die in Pain?
[The New Humanitarian] Nairobi -- 'We put life into your days, not days into your life.'
Africa: SBSTTA and SBI - Biodiversity Meetings Crucial for the Global South Begin
[IPS] Nairobi -- More than 1,400 delegates are present at two crucial meetings, where the topic of preserving the planet's ongoing biodiversity for the benefit of humanity is under discussion. Under the spotlight are the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, synthetic
Africa: Nigeria Ranks Lowest in Education Budget in West Africa - ASUU
[Vanguard] The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the neglect of the education sector, saying Nigeria ranks lowest in education budgets across the West African sub-region.
Africa: How Africa Can Champion a Digital Future Through China Cooperation
[Capital FM] Signs of bloom appear in the Chinese economy, as key indicators this spring point to expansion. The world's second-largest economy showcases its new growth engine amid a flurry of international events. Analysts are rethinking their once bleak expectations for
Africa: First Niger Oil Bound for China Blocked in West Africa Border Row
[This Day] Abuja -- The West African nation of Benin has blocked China's first shipment of crude oil from Niger amid an ongoing border dispute with Niger following a coup that has put a military junta in power and shaken relations with other African nations.
Africa: Leif Totusek - African Guitar Par Excellence!
[Afropop] Seattle-based guitarist and bandleader Leif Totusek has been playing African guitar styles for some 40 years, notably in the U.K. in the 1980s with Somo Somo, a leading Congolese band fronted by legendary guitarist Mosese Fan Fan. In addition to leading his signature
Africa: Don't Gaslight Africa - We Need Genuinely Clean Cooking Solutions
[African Arguments] The IEA summit, where oil and gas execs are well-represented, will see gas as the solution. What Africa needs is people-centred renewable energy.
Africa: Ocean Action On Global Agenda As Negotiations to Save Biodiversity Deepen
[IPS] Nairobi -- The oceans are as fascinating as they are mysterious. Home to the largest animals to ever live on Earth and billions of the tiniest, the top 100 meters of the open oceans host the majority of sea life, such as fish, turtles, and marine mammals. But there is