“Safe toilets for all by 2030” is one of the Sustainable Development Goal targets. But, with just more than five years to go until 2030, the United Nations says the world is “seriously off-track … 3.5 billion people still live without safely managed sanitation, including 419 million who practise open defecation”. That includes millions of […]
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a significant public health challenge across Africa, leading to prolonged hospital stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality rates. The World Health Organization (WHO) Africa has emphasized the critical role of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in mitigating this growing threat. In a recent statement, WHO Africa highlighted
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AgriShare App has won a gold medal in the consumer goods and services digital excellence during the Digital Impact Awards Africa in Kampala. The awards organized by HiPipo recognized individuals and organisations who are not only pushing the boundaries of technology but also making significant contributions to their communities. AgriShare App took home the highly
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The US anti-climate juggernaut is worrying, but several factors could mitigate a potential catastrophe. Donald Trump’s comments during his 2024 campaign trail, together with his actions during his first presidency, suggest doom and gloom for the global climate agenda – and a severe retardation of climate action during his upcoming second term. But new factors
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 18, 2024 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has formally urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) to reassess and lift the Level 3 travel advisory (“Reconsider Travel”) issued for Rwanda
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Cape Town — In Part 1 of the interview Juanita Williams from allAfrica had with Professor Resia Pretorius from Stellenbosch University, Pretorius spoke about her extensive research on blood clots, inflammation, and their implications, particularly in the context of acute Covid-19 and Long Covid. Pretorius’ research team was among the first to identify inflammatory microclots
Coffee prices surged to their highest levels in the latest auction, driven by strong demand as buyers stockpile ahead of the European Union’s deforestation regulation, which threatens to tighten market supplies. In Kenya, the cost of Arabica surged to $276 for a 50-kilo bag, up from $251 in the previous sale, marking the highest value
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As world leaders arrive in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Summit this weekend, the city’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue will be illuminated in the colour teal. The Brazilian advocates behind this effort are among many around the globe joining the World Health Organization (WHO) to mobilize efforts on a worldwide “Day of
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Nairobi — The African Union (AU) will participate in the G20 summit this week in Seoul, South Korea, for the first time since becoming a permanent member in 2023. The two-day summit, running from November 18-19, will bring together leaders from the world’s largest economies. The AU seeks to shape discussions on critical global issues,
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Rio De Janeiro — As Brazil prepares to welcome leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies for the Group of 20 summit, another event is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, one that brings global civil society to together for pivotal discussions. The Brazil G20 Social Summit, an initiative by the Brazilian government, marks the
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