Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa

[ad_1] Geneva — While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and malnutrition are a fact of life" for billions. In a message in advance of World Food Day on October 16, Guterres said 733 million people globally are short of food because of "conflict, marginalization, climate change, poverty and economic downturns." The Food and Agriculture Organization was established 79 years ago on October […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

“We Advocate for Effective Participation, because There’s No Democracy without Citizen Engagement”

[ad_1] CIVICUS speaks with Abdou Aziz Cissé, advocacy officer at AfricTivistes, about the state of democracy in Africa and the role of civil society in this year of many elections. AfricTivistes is a pan-African civil society organisation (CSO) that promotes and defends democratic values, human rights and good governance through civic tech. It aims to empower African citizens to become active in building their societies and holding their governments accountable. What's your assessment of the electoral year in Africa so […]

October 16, 2024

Africa

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

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

Africa

Africa’s Veto Dilemma – to Take UNSC Permanent Seats or Not?

[ad_1] The United States announcement supporting Africa's quest for two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) must have been received with some welcome. The enthusiasm was 'however' tempered by the stipulation that these seats would not carry veto power. This presents a dilemma for the Africans, who insist that they either get veto power or have it abolished altogether. As currently constituted, the Security Council has fifteen members. Five of these are permanent members -- the P5, […]

October 14, 2024

Entertainment

Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

[ad_1] For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past. The 35th Biennial is the first to go to Africa as part of the travelling exhibitions programme established by the Sao Paulo show, one of the biggest art events in the […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

[ad_1] President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and collaboration with Africa CDC in containing the spread of the Marburg virus. ALSO READ: Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss "They also exchanged on various strategies to help enhance disease prevention as well as building increased capacity for manufacturing of vaccines and medical kits on the continent," […]

October 11, 2024

Africa

Africa in a Multipolar World

[ad_1] How does the continent press its advantages in the age of multipolarity, summit diplomacy and the new scramble for minerals for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? The recent Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing highlighted the importance for African countries of their relations with China. All were represented (except Eswatini), dozens at head of state level. The meeting demonstrated China's commitment to Africa, with President Xi pledging another $50 billion of badly-needed investment in Africa over the next […]

October 11, 2024

News

Liberia: Boakai Defends International Travels

[ad_1] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has strongly defended his many international travels saying that these trips are very important for the growth and development of the country. Addressing mounting criticisms about his frequent international travels, which some detractors claimed are costly and yield little benefit for the nation, the Liberian leader in a special cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, emphasized the significance of these trips for Liberia's development. "The trips I'm making are very important," he stated. […]

October 11, 2024

Governance