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A million people affected by rising waters

[ad_1] Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha, has said.More than a quarter of those – many in the north – have been forced from their homes by rising waters.Ocha said the displaced were seeking refuge on higher ground, but the rains have also meant that getting aid to those who need it had become […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: CBE Coach Birhanu – We Want to Surprise Africa At the CAF Women’s Champions League

[ad_1] As the head coach of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), Heye Gizaw Birhanu has led his team to a historic triumph in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers. This year, CBE emerged victorious by defeating Kenya Police Bullets 1-0 in the final held at the Abebe Bikila Stadium in Addis Ababa. This victory marks a significant milestone for the club, as they seek to make a strong impression in the upcoming CAF Women's Champions League. After falling short […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: Malam, an Artist Taking the Idea of a ‘Collection’ to a New Level

[ad_1] Made up of hundreds of discarded toys, household items, broken cables and bits of plastic, Cameroonian artist Malam's giant head-shaped sculptures are deceptively playful. Invited to the Also Known as Africa contemporary art and design fair (AKAA) in Paris, the artist says his giant installations are in fact a harsh critique of society's obsessive consumerism and disregard for the environment. Upon arriving at the fair, visitors are immediately confronted with a huge mass of mixed materials in the shape […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: Health Activists Picket Against High Cost of Nutritious Food On World Food Day

[ad_1] On World Food Day, activists from PHM South Africa held a picket, protesting soaring prices of healthy food On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: Vaccinating Care Home Residents Reduced Deaths, but the Effect Was Small – New Study

[ad_1] Vaccinating older people probably did avert some deaths in 2021, but the effects were small. And even those small effects on mortality seem to have dissipated during the booster programme. That's the conclusion of our new study, published in the European Economic Review. COVID-related deaths decreased significantly in most of Europe and the US from the middle of 2021. Although this reduction coincided with the rollout of COVID vaccines, it has proved surprisingly difficult to identify the extent to […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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Africa: Examining Africa’s Climate-Disease Connection

[ad_1] At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) set for 20 -31 October 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of C0P29, is a pivotal event highlighting Africa's role in global discussions on climate change-health interlinkages. For Africa Renewal, Baboki Kayawe interviewed the conference chairperson, Dr. Fortunate Machanguri, to explore the critical issues at hand. […]

todayOctober 21, 2024

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