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Africa: COP 10 – Does the Implementation of the FCTC Exclude the People Most Affected by Tobacco?

[ad_1] Tobacco continues to affect the entire planet. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of smokers is estimated at 1.1 billion smokers in 2025 if recent trends continue. The WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), during its tenth Conference of the Parties (COP 10), is currently examining in Panama the implementation of tobacco control with the 183 member countries of the Convention. The poor countries most affected Cigarette smoking is spreading even more in middle- and […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 2

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Africa: COP 10 – Health And Politics: Is There A Lack Of Transparency ?

[ad_1] The tenth Conference of Parties (COP 10) of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) meeting on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is currently underway in Panama until February 10th, 2024. At the heart of the discussions are the tobacco policies that significantly influence national regulations, particularly in Low and Middle-Income countries where WHO regulations hold sway. Amidst these deliberations, advocates for non-combustible products, including vapes, nicotine pouches, and heat-not-burn products, find themselves grappling to be included in the […]

todayFebruary 8, 2024 2

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Africa: Nigeria Vs South Africa – Matters Arising

[ad_1] The semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has created a tense atmosphere among citizens of both countries. There is a palpable fear of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in South Africa in the event that Nigeria beats South Africa to qualify for the final of the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire. This fear is amplified by the advisory on safe conduct issued by the High Commission of […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon – South Africa Reacts to Concerns On Safety of Nigerians

[ad_1] The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa had earlier notified nationals living in South Africa of possible violent attacks following inflammatory comments made online by South Africans against Nigerians. The South African government has described safety concerns expressed by Nigeria as a false alarm. "The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has learned about an unfortunate advisory issued by the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Pretoria," the agency's spokesperson, Clayson Monyela, wrote in the […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 1

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Africa: Afcon – Nigeria Vs South Africa: Four Important Must-Win Duels for the Eagles

[ad_1] The battle for space in the final thirds will be crucial to determining who wins a final ticket when Nigeria confronts South Africa in Bouake on Wednesday Wednesday's 2023 AFCON semi-final clash between South Africa and Nigeria promises to be an intriguing encounter, given the distinct playing styles of both nations. Both teams have showcased strong defensive performances, with four consecutive clean sheets and reliance on goalkeepers based in South Africa. The key to securing victory will depend on […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Group Donates Jerseys to Super Eagles’ Fans Ahead of South Africa Clash

[ad_1] Mohammed urged Nigerians to unite behind the Super Eagles as they confront South Africa on Wednesday As the Super Eagles prepare for their crucial semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday evening in Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire, a non-governmental organisation, 100% Focus Nigeria, has stepped up to show their support by donating jerseys for fans. Ahead of the match at Stade de la Paix in Bouake, the group's chairman, Ibrahim Mohammed, presented the jerseys to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). "This […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

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Africa: Microplastics Found in Nile River’s Tilapia Fish – New Study

[ad_1] The Nile is one of the world's most famous rivers. It's also Africa's most important freshwater system. About 300 million people live in the 11 countries it flows through. Many rely on its waters for agriculture and fishing to make a living. The Nile's two main tributaries, the Blue Nile and the White Nile, come together in Sudan's capital city, Khartoum. This industrial hub has grown rapidly over the past few decades. The Nile is not immune to the […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

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Africa: Money and Ageing – South African Study Shows Cash Grants Help People Live Longer and Have Better Memory Function

[ad_1] Nearly half of South Africa's 60 million people receive social grants, ranging from child support to pensions. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to people living in poverty. The largest components of the South African social grant system were introduced, or expanded to include the full population, in the 1990s. Since then, the system has evolved into one of the most comprehensive in the global south. In addition to their direct financial benefits, the grants have been […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 2

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