Africa Loses Billions as Gold Smuggling Flourishes
A new study by development agency Swissaid reveals a hemorrhaging of Africa's golden potential. In 2022 alone, an estimated 435 ...
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African climate negotiators call for shifting dynamics in climate talks
As the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) Lead Coordinators meet to strategize for the 60th session of ...
New report flags major increase in STIs, amidst challenges in HIV and hepatitis in Africa
Global HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to pose significant public health challenges, causing 2.5 million ...
Renewables essential for global electricity independence -New Report
ABU DHABI: A new report released Wednesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicate that the current move to ...
14th IRENA Assembly: Stakeholders outline measures to triple renewable energies capacity by 2030
ABU DHABI: Dr Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure of Rwanda on Wednesday made further arrangements for work to be ...
In Africa, we finally have momentum against TB. Let’s not squander it
By Dr Morounfolu (Folu) Olugbosi, Senior Director, Clinical Development at TB Alliance It is interesting to see, from my vantage ...
Africans can solve the disease that haunts us — here’s how
By Khisi Mdluli I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). ...
AFCON: Icons team up to raise awareness about malaria
As African Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Côte D’Ivoire in the coming days, political, sporting and cultural legends ...
COP28: Farmers root for climate-resilient food systems to beat hunger in Africa
As the conclusion of the ongoing 28th meeting of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) draws closer, a ...
Researchers warn failure to phase out fossil fuels putting more people onto the frontline of climate change in East Africa
At time many developed nations are celebrating themselves for the insufficient finance they have pledged to the loss and damage ...
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