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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Zimbabwe/Namibia: Walter Musona’s Brace Inspires Warriors to Cruise Past Namibia With a 3-1 Win

[ad_1] WALTER Musona's brace inspired Zimbabwe to a 3-1 win over Namibia in a Group J 2025 AFCON Qualifiers match played at Orlando Stadium on Monday evening. The victory saw Zimbabwe recording a double over Namibia in four days, following Thursday's 1-0 win at the same venue in a first-round tie. Zimbabwe had a poor first-half show which had nothing to write home about except for Terrence Dzvukamanja's 43rd missed opportunity from the edge of the box when he channelled […]

October 15, 2024

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Nigeria: President Tinubu Demands Justice for Super Eagles After Libyan Ordeal

[ad_1] President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, condemned the incident, describing it as "unsportsmanlike and inhumane." Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the safe return of the Super Eagles, the national football team, after their harrowing experience in Libya. The team was subjected to inhumane treatment at a Libyan airport, prompting the Nigerian Football Federation to withdraw from the scheduled match. President Tinubu in a statement issued by his Special […]

October 15, 2024

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Libya/Nigeria: Tinubu Condemns ‘Inhuman Treatment’ of Super Eagles in Libya, Calls for Justice

[ad_1] President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply moved by the 'inhuman treatment' endured by the Super Eagles of Nigeria at a Libyan airport, warmly welcoming their safe return to Nigeria. The harrowing experience of the national football team at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities prompted the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to withdraw the Super Eagles from a scheduled 2025 AFCON qaualifier match on Tuesday. In a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President […]

October 15, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child

[ad_1] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait. Actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, known as Banky W, are expecting their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The 36-year-old actress shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by photos from her maternity photoshoot. Adesua's caption, adorned with love emojis, beautifully conveyed the couple's journey from their initial union to […]

October 15, 2024

Entertainment

Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space

[ad_1] The European Film Festival, held at Mbare Art Space, is making waves as a unique platform for cultural exchange, blending European, African, and local Zimbabwean films. According to Alex Gwaze, one of the coordinators and curator of the Input Conference, the festival is about more than just showcasing films--it's about building connections across continents and cultures. "We're trying to create massive connections, not just between Europe and Zimbabwe, but Europe and Africa," Gwaze said. He highlighted that while 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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Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

[ad_1] Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to cater to rising demand during the peak holiday season. The national carrier has announced two more weekly night flights to the US, seven new flights to Zanzibar, and further expansion across several African and international routes. Starting from December 5, 2024, Kenya Airways will offer two additional flights per week from Nairobi to New […]

October 15, 2024

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