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Africa Without Borders Could Help the Continent Prosper – What’s Getting in the Way

The vision of a “borderless Africa” is one of unity and shared prosperity for the continent. It is rooted in the ideals of the pan-Africanist movement. There are contradictions, however, between those ideals and the realities of governance on the continent. Internal divisions, structural poverty, poor governance and competing national interests have undermined pan-Africanism over […]

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Africa: They Earn More Money, but Some Migrant Health Workers Say It’s Not Worth It

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Harare, Zimbabwe — Since the pandemic, many major economies like the United Kingdom have tightened restrictions on visas. Migrant health care workers from Zimbabwe struggle as they must live apart from their children and spouses. When Tanya moved to Ireland for care work in 2022, she was certain of three things: Her family would join

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Africa: Multi-country Outbreak of Cholera, External Situation Report #22 – 24 January 2025

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From 1 January to 29 December 2024, a cumulative total of 804 721 cholera cases and 5805 deaths were reported from 33 countries across five WHO regions. The number of cases and deaths in December 2024 are 21% and 5% lower, respectively, than those reported in December 2023. In December, Oral Cholera Vaccines production remained

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Africa: South African Comedian Trevor Noah to Host 67th Grammy Awards

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Tems is the only African artiste with three nominations across the global music categories. The Recording Academy has unveiled Ace South African comedian Trevor Noah as the host of the upcoming 67th Grammy Awards. The organisers said on their website that Noah will also produce the show. They wrote: ” Emmy® Award-winning, Golden Globe® Award-nominated

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Africa: Trump's WHO, Climate Orders Bring Challenges and Opportunities for Africa, China

Africa: WHO to Cut Spending, Reset Priorities After U.S. Withdrawal

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On Monday, President Trump signed several executive orders hours after his inauguration at the White House. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is planning cost-cutting measures following the decision by the United States to withdraw its membership. To achieve this, the global health body will review some of its health programmes, reduce travel expenses and freeze

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Africa: Macron’s Africa ‘Reset’ Stumbles As Leaders Call Out Colonial Overtones

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French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations. Seven former French colonies have changed their cooperation

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Africa: Meet Indian Billionaire Prateek Suri Expanding Electronics Business in Africa

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Prateek Suri’s story is a testament to the power of vision, persistence, and strategic decision-making. Despite facing economic challenges, political instability, and the complexities of doing business in Africa, he built an empire that spans multiple industries and countries. Today, Suri is not only a billionaire but also a philanthropist, using his wealth to contribute

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Africa: Explainer – What Is UNFPA and Why Does It Matter?

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United Nations, New York — Choosing whether, when and with whom to have a baby. Giving birth safely. Living free of sexual and gender-based violence. These are rights now enshrined in international law, yet they are out of reach for far too many people. This is why UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health

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Africa: Ankara Declaration – a Positive Development Imbued With Regional Risks

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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, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the

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Africa: A Dream Deferred – Why Is Traveling Across Africa So Hard for Africans?

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Bulawayo — Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, carries his frustration as visibly as he carries his passport. To travel across the continent he calls home, he needs 35 visas–each a bureaucratic hurdle and a reminder of the barriers to free movement and trade in Africa. “As someone who wants to make Africa great, I have

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Africa Without Borders Could Help the Continent Prosper – What’s Getting in the Way

Africa: They Earn More Money, but Some Migrant Health Workers Say It’s Not Worth It

Africa: Multi-country Outbreak of Cholera, External Situation Report #22 – 24 January 2025

Africa: South African Comedian Trevor Noah to Host 67th Grammy Awards

Africa: WHO to Cut Spending, Reset Priorities After U.S. Withdrawal

Africa: Macron’s Africa ‘Reset’ Stumbles As Leaders Call Out Colonial Overtones

Africa: Meet Indian Billionaire Prateek Suri Expanding Electronics Business in Africa

Africa: Explainer – What Is UNFPA and Why Does It Matter?

Africa: Ankara Declaration – a Positive Development Imbued With Regional Risks

Africa: A Dream Deferred – Why Is Traveling Across Africa So Hard for Africans?

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