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Africa: Integrating a Gender Lens in the Fight Against Malaria – A Dialogue Exploring the Power of Women’s Leadership in Malaria Eradication

[ad_1] Yale Club, New York, NY — Stakeholders in the fight against malaria have reaffirmed the vital role of women leaders in driving efforts toward malaria eradication. Speaking during a side event at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), hosted by WomenLift Health and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, global health leaders underscored that gender-responsive approaches are not only critical but essential for sustainable progress in the fight against malaria and the growing threats posed by climate change. […]

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Africa: Senegal, Sierra Leone Become First Two Nations to Qualify for TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations 2025

[ad_1] Reigning champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal will be joined by Sierra Leone as the two representatives of the WAFU A Zone in next year's TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Senegal were crowned champions of WAFU A Qualifiers after overcoming Sierra Leonne 2-0 in the finals held in Liberia. By virtue of being finalists, both Senegal and Sierra Leone gained automatic qualification to the continental finals set to be held next […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 1

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Africa: A Critical Analysis of the UN’s Pact for the Future and Its Impact On Africa

[ad_1] The adoption of the United Nations' "Pact for the Future" is a landmark moment in global governance, signalling an ambitious vision to address a range of interlinked crises from climate change to inequality. The pact, which sets out a framework for enhanced global cooperation and resilience, holds particular significance for Africa. With its young, rapidly growing population and vast untapped potential, the continent stands at a crossroads. The decisions taken today could shape Africa's trajectory for decades to come, […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

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Africa: UN Agencies Urge Security Council to Stop ‘Mass Graves for Migrants’

[ad_1] Action is needed now to stop the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea from "becoming mass graves for migrants", two UN agencies warned the Security Council on Monday. "The scale of this tragedy, its impact on survivors, families and communities and the frequency with which we witness deaths in transit constitute an intolerable and utterly soluble, humanitarian crisis," said Pär Liljert, director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office to the UN, referring to one of the world's most […]

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Kenya: Deputy president faces impeachment vote in parliament

[ad_1] Kenya’s deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is facing an impeachment proceeding with a vote likely to take place on Tuesday. Lawmakers plan to launch the impeachment proceedings against Gachagua who is accused of undermining the government. This could further worsen the current crisis within the Kenyan government triggered by months of unrest and protests by young people. The protests were over a disputed finance bill, forcing President Ruto to shelve […]

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African students in Beirut faced with dilemma

[ad_1] Sharon Atyang Sharon Atyang from Uganda is in the final year of her master's degree in BeirutFarai Makamba, a 27-year-old student from Zimbabwe, used to keep his university books on his desk at home in Beirut.Now they’ve been replaced by his passport, travel documents, and cash.“I have a plan for myself in case I need to leave urgently,” he says.Mr Makamba, whose name we have changed to protect his […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

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Africa: How the Geneva Consensus Declaration Threatens International Cooperation and Development

[ad_1] New York — Last week, UN member states adopted the Pact of the Future - and its two annexes: the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration for Future Generations. These action-oriented documents are envisaged to counter emerging threats to development and acceleration of progress on Agenda 2030. Nonetheless, there remains little political prioritization of reproductive justice on this agenda. This is despite sustained and growing threats on sexual and reproductive health and rights that exposes about 43% of women […]

todayOctober 1, 2024 2

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Africa: Fight Against Terrorism – Blinken Commends Efforts of Africa Focus Group Co-Chaired By Morocco

[ad_1] Washington — US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, underlined, Monday in Washington, the importance of the Africa Focus Group of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh, co-chaired by Morocco, the United States, Italy and Saudi Arabia, in the fight against terrorism on the African continent. Speaking at the opening of the 11th ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daech, held at the State Department headquarters in the presence of minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans […]

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Africa: Niger Anticipates Economic Recovery On the Back of Oil Revenues

[ad_1] Niamey — Niger's economy is set to rebound after a year marked by an unprecedented political crisis. However, the rebound is dependent on favorable security and climate conditions, and continued oil production for exports, according to the World Bank's latest economic update for Niger, published today. The report analyzes the country's recent economic and poverty trends and provides a three-year outlook. In a dedicated chapter, it also analyzes the costs of improving access to quality primary and secondary education […]

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