Ethiopia conducted a polio vaccination campaign in five regions (Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Addis Ababa, and Sheger City of Oromia Region) with type 2 novel oral polio vaccine (nOPV2) targeting over 5.6 million aged below five years aiming to prevent transmission & circulation of variant poliovirus outbreaks. The campaign was officially launched by the Ministry of […]
South African Breweries (SAB) solidified its standing as South Africa’s most effective marketer, garnering an impressive nine awards at the esteemed Effie Awards Gala held last week. This achievement underscores SAB’s commitment to creating impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers while addressing critical societal issues. The Effie Awards, the pinnacle of marketing excellence, celebrate campaigns
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Dr. Sultan Al Jaber today delivered his handover address as COP28 President on the first day of COP29 in Azerbaijan, concluding a landmark term defined by breakthrough progress across the climate agenda. During the speech he called on all Parties to “prove once again that we can unite, act and deliver” over the next two
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Homan was widely expected to be offered such a position following Trump’s pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in US history. ADVERTISEMENT US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that that Tom Homan, his former acting US Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as the “border czar” in his incoming administration. “I am pleased
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DHAKA, Bangladesh — Rivals of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday thwarted a plan by her Awami League party to hold a rally in Bangladesh’s capital, seen as a potential first effort to make a comeback on the streets since she fled the country in August amid a mass uprising. Read More: How Bangladesh’s
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The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), with technical and financial support of partners including WHO and UNICEF, conducted a measles outbreak response vaccination campaign in four outbreaks affected regions of Amhara, Gambella, Oromia and South Ethiopia. The national cumulative administrative coverage showed that a total of 1,707,039 children under ten years (from 6 months –
Nairobi — Kenya, in its capacity as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), is preparing to represent Africa’s climate priorities at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan next week. President William Ruto will lead a high-level Kenyan delegation, including Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, in discussions centered on securing climate finance, advancing adaptation efforts, and
Following a volatile week, market participants will shift their attention back to major economic indicators from key economies, particularly US inflation data and Chinese economic figures, this week. ADVERTISEMENT The US election dominated market trends last week, investors will redirect their focus to economic fundamentals this week. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is poised
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Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator—“except for Day 1.” According to his own statements, he’s got a lot to do on that first day in the White House. His list includes starting up the mass deportation of migrants, rolling back Biden administration policies on education, reshaping the federal government by firing potentially
For Immediate release Accra, Ghana – To strengthen regional readiness for infectious disease outbreaks, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), Médicins sans frontières (MSF), and the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), will lead a comprehensive simulation exercise in Ghana from November 11 to 15, 2024.
