African Perspectives on Agroecology is a new book with 33 contributions from academics, non-governmental organisations, farmer organisations and policy makers. It is free to download, and reviewers have described it as a “must read for all who care about the future of Africa and its people”. The book outlines how agroecology, which brings ecological principles […]
Marking the International Day of Education, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has emphasized learning as a basic human right and foundation for individual and societal growth. His message highlighted the dual nature of technological advances such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offer immense potential – but also pose considerable risks. “Education is an essential building block
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Energy projects are fighting hunger – and much more Mary Valesoa has seen cycles of fierce drought grip her village of Fenoaivo, in southern Madagascar. Leaves turning brown and shrivelling. May-June sweet potato harvests that never arrive. Children showing signs of acute malnutrition – and some even dying, during one particularly harsh and unrelenting dry
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Rabat — Portugal’s Secretary of State for the Economy, João Rui Ferreira, underlined, on Thursday in Rabat, Morocco’s role as a gateway for Portuguese operators in Africa. “Morocco offers the possibility of integrating either the African Union (AU) or the French-speaking world,” said Ferreira at the opening of a Morocco-Portugal economic meeting under the theme
Sale, — Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, noted, on Wednesday in Salé, that Africans are called upon to take control of the instruments of their health sovereignty, as the Continent has all necessary human resources. “In a turbulent world, it is up to us Africans to take in hand the
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Salé — The role of the African Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS) in Dakhla as a tool of choice for promoting health sovereignty in Africa was highlighted by several panelists and African experts, during a debate organized on Wednesday in Salé, as part of FAAPA’s 8th General Assembly, held under the theme “African News Agencies
The Rhodesia Herald 22 January 1971 COMMUNIST Chinese involvement in Africa, which received set-backs at the time of China’s cultural revolution is hotting up again. Mr. Heath’s remark at Singapore about one Commonwealth member which had concluded a military arrangement with Peking without angering its partners is taken as a sideswipe at Tanzania. For last
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African countries have been urged to collaborate strategically, improve infrastructure, partner with global energy and mining leaders, and invest in human capital to tap into the potential of the continent’s vital energy minerals. With a vast untapped mineral resource base, Africa has substantial opportunities for a clean energy transition that can enhance local industries by
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Egypt has been recognised by African media outlets as one of the top tourist destinations in 2025, thanks to its rich history, stunning landscapes, and affordable options. Business Insider Africa ranked Egypt third on its list of the top 10 African travel destinations, praising its diverse tourism destinations, from cultural and historical landmarks to adventure
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London — Trump’s trade policy blends aggressive tariffs, legal manoeuvring and transactional diplomacy. But could he really blow up the global trade system? The Trump team make the mistake of thinking about the global economy as a series of bilateral trade relationships when it is actually a complex and highly integrated system of connections. President
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