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Africa: How Africa Can Make Demand for Its Mineral Wealth a Race to the Top

Without a collective vision and commitment to transparency, Africa’s vast mineral resources may only benefit the Global North. This week, the Mining Indaba begins in Cape Town, drawing industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders united by a common interest in tapping into Africa’s vast mineral wealth. The world is hungry for the minerals needed to power […]

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Africa: Road Safety – Digital Technology to Help Prevent Accidents

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Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives Despite the promise of digital revolution, road safety in Africa remains a pressing challenge. Thousands of lives are lost or affected every year due to road accidents – many of which could be prevented with better data, smarter technology and more

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Africa: Many Across Africa Shocked By 90-Day Freeze On U.S. Aid

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Nairobi, Kenya — Many people across Africa are shocked and worried about the 90-day pause on U.S.-funded foreign aid and a stop-work order on existing grants and contracts worldwide. While the orders have been modified to allow waivers for “life-saving humanitarian assistance,” many are struggling to assess the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision.

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Africa: Shell Spent 7x More On Oil & Gas Than ‘Renewables’ in Year of Record-Breaking Heat

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As Shell reports Q4 profits of £2.9 billion ($3.6 billion), a new Global Witness analysis reveals the firm paid out a staggering £18.2 billion ($22.6 billion) to shareholders in 2024, and reduced its spending on ‘renewables and energy solutions’ by 5% compared to the previous year. The analysis shows its total spending on oil and

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Africa: Improving Resilience to Weather Shocks and Climate Resilience to Boost Economic Growth in Zimbabwe

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Harare — Zimbabwe’s economic outlook is positive, with recovery from the 2019/20 COVID-19 recession and the 2024 El Niño-related drought, according to the fifth Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) launched today. The report highlights the opportunity to strengthen resilience to climate shocks and climate resilience, to further boost growth. The ZEU titled “Improving Resilience to Weather

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Africa: UNAIDS Urges That All Essential HIV Services Must Continue While U.S. Pauses Its Funding for Foreign Aid

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Geneva — The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is urging for a continuation of all essential HIV services while the United States pauses its funding for foreign aid. On 29 January, UNAIDS welcomed the news that United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had approved an “Emergency Humanitarian Waiver,” allowing people to continue

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African Countries Called Upon to Improve Data Collection

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Bulawayo — Africa’s lack of robust application of statistical research has been flagged as slowing the use of evidence-based data to drive development. The continent is home to a mix of socio-economic challenges where data collection continues to present a problem for authorities, but experts warn that this is stalling Africa’s development agenda. National budgets

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Africa: We Studied More Than 500 Giraffe Skulls From All Over Africa – and Confirmed There Are 4 Distinct Species

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Giraffes are among the world’s most recognisable animals. With their elongated necks and long legs, their gracious movements and unique coat patterns, they have inspired people’s imaginations for centuries. But is a giraffe just a giraffe? Or is there more variety between the animals at a genetic level than is evident just from looking at

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Africa: Ending Neglect – How Domestic Investments Can Transform the Fight Against NTDs

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The bites of river-dwelling blackflies carry a hidden danger – microparasites that can steal sight, health, and wellbeing, and contribute to trapping families in poverty. The disease they cause, known as river blindness or onchocerciasis, is one of 21 neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that together affect more than 600 million people across Africa. For many

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Africa CDC Urges Immediate Action to Protect Lives Amid Escalating Health and Security Crises

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Africa is facing an unprecedented convergence of crises that threaten to undo decades of progress in health security. The number of health emergencies in Africa surged from 153 outbreaks in 2022-2023 to 242 in 2024, raising the risk of another pandemic emerging from the continent. Meanwhile, a shifting global landscape has

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Africa: How Africa Can Make Demand for Its Mineral Wealth a Race to the Top

Africa: Road Safety – Digital Technology to Help Prevent Accidents

Africa: Many Across Africa Shocked By 90-Day Freeze On U.S. Aid

Africa: Shell Spent 7x More On Oil & Gas Than ‘Renewables’ in Year of Record-Breaking Heat

Africa: Improving Resilience to Weather Shocks and Climate Resilience to Boost Economic Growth in Zimbabwe

Africa: UNAIDS Urges That All Essential HIV Services Must Continue While U.S. Pauses Its Funding for Foreign Aid

African Countries Called Upon to Improve Data Collection

Africa: We Studied More Than 500 Giraffe Skulls From All Over Africa – and Confirmed There Are 4 Distinct Species

Africa: Ending Neglect – How Domestic Investments Can Transform the Fight Against NTDs

Africa CDC Urges Immediate Action to Protect Lives Amid Escalating Health and Security Crises

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