Africa: Revital Healthcare, Driving African Local Manufacturing of Medical Devices

[ad_1] Imagine a future where every child in Africa can get their vaccines on time and how disease outbreaks could be swiftly managed by locally produced vaccines and medicines. This future is not a distant dream but a tangible reality shaped by the Africa CDC to guarantee health security across the continent. Africa faces a significant challenge, importing 99 percent of its vaccines and 70 to 90 percent of its medicines and medical devices. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa's vulnerabilities […]

February 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kenya, Haiti Leaders Look to Force Police Mission Through Despite Court Ruling

[ad_1] Nairobi — The UN-mandated deployment is aimed at reining in rampant gang violence, but many people in Kenya and Haiti fear it could make things worse. With the support of the United States, the Haitian and Kenyan leaders are racing to find a way around a court order so Kenya can deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti and lead a UN-mandated international assistance mission to rein in rampant gang violence. Last week, High Court judge Chacha Mwita ruled that […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: US Top Diplomat On Security, Peace, and Investment in Africa

[ad_1] Linda Thomas Green-Field, the United States Representative to the United Nations, led President Joe Biden's delegation to Liberia's fourth postwar inauguration. During her stay, she met with leaders including former President George Weah, Joseph Boakai, civil society organizations, youth organizations, and business executives to discuss the importance of combating corruption, promoting accountability, and promoting democracy. "The first president, President Sirleaf, served for two terms; President George Weah - an opposition candidate was elected, and he graciously accepted the results […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Leave Workers to the Fate of Global Shocks

[ad_1] As a symbol of economic globalization, Industrial Parks occupy a central place in debates on the foreign direct investment in the South from the so-called Global North. A central argument for the parks is their potential to absorb a large labor force, build an industrial skill base and stimulate export growth. Africa's infrastructure boom is reshaping the landscape and physical connections while creating new power dynamics within elite-driven development initiatives. Industrial Parks are territorially demarcated and administratively exceptional spaces. […]

February 4, 2024

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Africa: UN Security Council Redirects Somaliland Dispute to IGAD, AU

[ad_1] Ethiopia places request for IGAD session The UN Security Council recommends that Ethiopia and Somalia resolve their differences through IGAD and the AU, disclosed Meles Alem (Amb.), spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He told the press Ethiopia has requested IGAD to call for another summit for dialogue on last month's sea-access deal that has infuriated Mogadishu. IGAD had not issued an official response to the request before The Reporter went to print. The UNSC convened a meeting […]

February 4, 2024

Entertainment

Africa: From South Africa to Palestine – Art, Culture, and the Anti-Apartheid Struggle

[ad_1] Anti-apartheid fighter and cultural worker Mongane Wally Serote spoke at a recent event about the centrality of art and culture to the struggle for liberation In 1979, during the height of the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, a group of exiled activists and artists in the neighboring country of Botswana formed the Medu Art Ensemble. A mere six years later, the organization's future was prematurely cut short when the South African Defense Forces Special Forces conducted raids in […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Joint Statement On the Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event Marrakesh Co-Chairs’ Summary

[ad_1] The text of the following statement was released by the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Government of the United States of America on the occasion of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach event. Begin text: The Kingdom of Morocco and the United States of America co-hosted a Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) Africa Political Meeting and Outreach Event in Marrakesh, Morocco on January 31 - February 2, 2024. This meeting was co-chaired by […]

February 3, 2024

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Africa: Proliferation Security Initiative African Political Meeting and Outreach Event

[ad_1] The United States and Morocco co-hosted the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) African Political Meeting and Outreach Event from January 31-February 2, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. The event realizes commitments both countries made at the PSI 20th Anniversary High-Level Political Meeting in May 2023 in Jeju, Republic of Korea to expand PSI outreach to non-endorsing countries, especially in Africa. At the meeting - the largest PSI event ever held on the African Continent - the United States, Morocco, and 11 […]

February 3, 2024

Entertainment

Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows

[ad_1] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song 'Milkshake,' is currently exploring 'the scenic beauty of Rwanda.' Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her experiences--interacting with Inyambo cows, hiking hills, engaging with locals, and visiting mountain gorillas. The artiste has been in Rwanda since Wednesday, January 31. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelis (@kelis) Expressing her awe after visiting mountain gorillas, Kelis said: "What […]

February 3, 2024

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