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

Africa

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

Africa

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

Africa

Africa: Brics – a Fairer Global Order – or a Bigger Russian Support Group?

[ad_1] This month's BRICS Summit should indicate the club's future direction, which could see the three original democracies distancing themselves. Is BRICS a broadly useful association to reduce much of the world's dependence on the West? Or is it becoming an instrument to help Russia - and to an extent China - counter their own growing tensions with the West? Russia, in particular, has an incentive to overcome its isolation because of its invasion of Ukraine. The answer to these […]

October 15, 2024

News

Tanzania: Why Italians Thrilled to Scale Mount Kilimanjaro Through Umbwe Route

[ad_1] Nine tourists from Bergamo Province in Northern Italy have vowed to sensitise better conservation of Mount Kilimanjaro, to make it more economically viable to the country. Effectively next year, the tourists who are members of Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) intend to contribute to afforestation efforts on Mt Kilimanjaro, because of its vital importance to the ecology of the surrounding region. CAI group leader Domenico Martino said to save the mountain, they intend to introduce programmes aimed at involving local […]

October 15, 2024

News

Namibia: 25 Namibians Arrested Since 2016 – Drug Mules Threaten Visa-Free Travel to Brazil

[ad_1] At least 25 Namibians have been arrested in Brazil since 2016 for drug trafficking. These include women who were allegedly offered up to N$40 000 to carry drugs into the south American country. International relations executive director Penda Naanda says most of the apprehended suspects are women. "Since 2016, the number of cases involving Namibian nationals arrested for drug trafficking in Brazil is around 25, most of whom are women," he told The Namibian last week. Naanda said this […]

October 15, 2024

Africa

Africa: New Risks Raise Pandemic Threat on a Global Scale

[ad_1] Recent outbreaks of Marburg virus, Mpox and the latest strain of avian influenza (H5N1) are a stark reminder of the world’s vulnerability to pandemics. In 2024 alone, 17 outbreaks of dangerous diseases have already occurred. Each new outbreak exposes fault lines in the existing pandemic prevention architecture and global readiness to respond to disease outbreaks. A plethora of risks increase the likelihood of new pandemics according to a new report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB). The report, […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Director-General’s Opening Remarks At the World Health Summit – 13 October 2024

[ad_1] Professor Axel Pries, Professor Beate Kampmann, Dear colleagues and friends, Guten abend. As always, I am delighted to be here. As a founding member of the organising committee for the first World Health Summit in 2009, and now as a patron, it gives me great satisfaction to see how this event has grown. And I'm very proud that in a few moments, WHO and the World Health Summit will sign a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen our partnership […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: A Commitment to Invest in Our Common Health

[ad_1] We all value our health and the health of those close to us. Yet despite great strides in science and innovation, our health is under threat, even in the most developed countries. As leaders in health, we have a responsibility to ensure the health and safety of our citizens, and we must do so equitably. No one should be left behind. We know this is a necessary investment to help ensure and build the wealth of countries and establish […]

October 14, 2024

External Relations