Africa: New Report Showcases Women-Led Solutions for Building Drought Resilience

[ad_1] Bonn — Women at the Forefront of Combating Drought Women and girls are not only experiencing greater hardships but are also demonstrating remarkable leadership in the face of drought, finds the new report by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Launched on the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the report titled Women-Led Solutions for Drought Resilience calls for better recognizing and supporting women-led […]

October 15, 2024

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Ukraine denies supplying drones to Mali Tuareg rebels

[ad_1] Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries.It comes after the Paris-based Le Monde newspaper reported reported that Ukrainian drones were providing support for the Tuareg rebels “who are benefiting from discreet but decisive support from Kyiv”.Mali 's junta-led government ended a long-running alliance with former colonial power France in 2022 in favour of Russia in a bid […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: ‘Africa Must Continue to Rise,’ Says General Assembly President

[ad_1] To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa's potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent. In a speech delivered during a debate on African development, Assembly President Philémon Yang addressed the continent's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's (AU) related framework, known as Agenda 2063. "There has never been a better time to accelerate progress towards peace, […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa’s Call for Permanent Membership in the UN Security Council

[ad_1] The formation of the United Nations is said to have a strong historical account. In the aftermath of WWI, it came into existence primarily with the name "League of Nations" with the prime aim of deterring further escalation of conflicts which are precariously attributable to catastrophic human and environmental devastation around the globe. The allied powers came together with the far-reaching agenda of establishing a global institution which plays a significant role in preventing conflicts from spreading further to […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: Long-Lasting Protection – The Future of HIV Prevention in Africa

[ad_1] Lima, Peru — Imagine a world where an HIV prevention method lasts for six months, offering protection without the daily hassle of taking a pill. This could soon be a reality as new long-acting HIV prevention tools move through the research pipeline. These prevention tools are designed to transform the fight against HIV, particularly in places where daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been difficult to implement. Professor Nelly Mugo from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) considers what […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: Late Diagnosis Is Turning Cancer Into Death Sentence in Africa – This Project Wants to End That

[ad_1] African women die of breast cancer within five years in four out of five cases, compared to early diagnosis in developed countries. A growing number of cases of cancer and high mortality rates make cancer one of the most significant health issues in Africa. It is estimated that 50% of cancer cases in Africa involve breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers in adults. If urgent measures are not taken, cancer mortality in the region will reach approximately one […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: Unicef Urges Global Action As 800 Million Children Lack Basic Hygiene Services in Schools

[ad_1] More than 800 million children around the world lack access to basic hygiene services, including water and soap, at their schools, according to the United Nations. The staggering figure, shared ahead of Global Hand washing Day, underscores the urgent need to improve hygiene infrastructure to protect children's health and well-being. Marking Global Hand washing Day on Tuesday, UNICEF reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring every child has access to hand washing facilities. The lack of basic hygiene in schools leaves […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: Nearly Two Million Severely Malnourished Children at Risk of Death Due to Funding Shortages for Therapeutic Food

[ad_1] UNICEF launches urgent appeal for US$165 million to reach children as some countries run critically low on therapeutic food for treatment Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting, also known as severe acute malnutrition, are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat wasting, UNICEF warned today. Levels of severe wasting in children under five years remain gravely high in several countries, fueled by conflict, economic shocks and climate crises. "In the […]

October 15, 2024

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Africa: Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa

[ad_1] Washington — Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in "low gear" with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank's twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education to equip the region's growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise. The report, which is in its […]

October 15, 2024

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