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Africa: World Bank, AfDB, Others Launch New Co-Financing Platform
[Vanguard] A coalition of ten Multilateral Development Banks (DMBs) has launched a new co-financing platform that will enable them to channel additional capital for development scale and impact.
World Bank suspends funding Tanzania tourism project
It follows allegations of evictions and other rights abuses during the expansion of a national park.
Africa: How Can We Achieve a Malaria-Free World?
[Malaria Consortium] This blog was written collaboratively by Shana Warren, Associate Director of Path-to-Scale Research & Research Scientist at Innovations for Poverty Action, a research and policy NGO, and Katherine Theiss-Nyland, Malaria Consortium's Technical Director.
Africa: WHO Global Malaria Programme Launches New Operational Strategy
[WHO] Ahead of World Malaria Day, the WHO Global Malaria Programme published a new operational strategy outlining its priorities and key activities up to 2030 to help change the trajectory of malaria trends, with a view to achieving the global malaria targets. The strategy
Africa: Airlines Urged Not to Facilitate UK-Rwanda Asylum Transfers
[UN News] UN experts have expressed concern over airlines and aviation authorities' involvement in the unlawful removal of asylum seekers from the United Kingdom to Rwanda under an agreement between the two governments and the proposed 'Safety of Rwanda' Bill.
Chinese shop shut for allegedly barring Nigerians
The consumer protection agency has summoned the owner in its investigation into racism allegations.
Africa: New Nissan Navara Proves Its Mettle in Africa's Tough Terrain
[The Herald] Following the success of the NP300 pickup trucks, Nissan's Navara is proving itself a worthy successor. Launched in 2021, the Navara has maintained high sales figures in Zimbabwe, capturing a significant market share in both single and double-cab options.
Africa: Key for Africa to Embrace Iran, Too!
[The Herald] There is an enraged global political whirlwind occurring in all regions that can only be stabilised with rational and good political choices by political leaders.
Africa: Western Countries to Blame for Hunger in Africa
[The Herald] Western countries are mainly to blame for the worsening hunger and feminine in some parts of Africa.
U.K. Parliament members approve a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The U.K. Parliament has approved Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial plans to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda, regardless of where they're from originally.
Africa: Kenya's Chipu Eyes Second Straight Win in Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Following their opening win against Namibia, the national under-20 team will be out to pick a second straight win when they face Tunisia on Wednesday in the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy.
Africa: Political Dynamics in the Horn of Africa - an Analyst's Pitfall
[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 and engagements,
Africa: How to Stop Five-Year-Olds from Dying Every Minute this World Malaria Day
[Goodbye Malaria] Goodbye Malaria calls for government, business, and non-profit sectors to work together to eliminate malaria in southern Africa by 2030.
Africa: Terrorism Is Alien to Africa, an Imported Evil - Tinubu
[Premium Times] President Tinubu said terrorism cannot co-exist with democracy and development.
Morning news brief
Gaza protests on college campuses stretch across the U.S. British lawmakers OK plan to outsource U.K.'s refugee system to Rwanda. Supreme Court to hear Starbucks case about fired pro-union workers.
Africa: The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force On Peace and Security Holds Its Twenty Third Consultative Meeting
[African Union] - The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its twenty third consultative meeting on 16 April, in New York.
Africa: From Grassroots to Global - Lessons From the Zero Malaria Starts With Me Campaign 2014-2024
[RBM] Friday, 25th April 2014 remains a special day in Speak Up Africa's institutional memory: the day that Zero Malaria Starts with Me was brought into the world. Government officials, led by the then Minister of Health and RBM Partnership to End Malaria Board Member Pr. Awa
Africa: UN Chief Urges 'Surge in Investment' to Overcome $4 Trillion Financing Gap
[UN News] The UN Secretary-General on Monday called for a "surge in investment" to give developing countries a chance to build better lives for their people.
Africa: Two New Malaria Vaccines Are Being Rolled Out Across Africa - How They Work and What They Promise
[The Conversation Africa] Malaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249 million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any other region from malaria, with 94% of cases and 95% of deaths worldwide.
Africa: Planting Trees in Grasslands Won't Save the Planet - Rather Protect and Restore Forests
[The Conversation Africa] Tree planting is one of the nature-based solutions being used to offset greenhouse gas emissions. Trees absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide. Many of these tree planting projects target Africa's rangelands (open grasslands or shrublands used by livestock
Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides
[VOA] Nairobi, Kenya -- Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a Connected Africa Summit. They are discussing the future of technology, unlocking
Could House of the Dragon star change the face of gaming?
Abubakar Salim set up his own studio to tell a personal tale of grief inspired by his Kenyan heritage.
Zuma scores court hat-trick over South Africa election
How the country's former president is thwarting attempts to bar him from contesting the polls.
Rwanda bill to become law after late-night showdown
Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.
U.K. Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats to Britain. But the U.N. human rights office has warned aviation authorities not to take part.