Africa: Egypt Is Certified Malaria-Free By WHO

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times. "Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and not its future," said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

October 21, 2024 3

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Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

October 21, 2024 2

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African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says

[ad_1] Nairobi, Kenya — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not led to better inland logistics and supply chains. Since 2005, African ports have received an estimated $15 billion in investments, allowing them to accommodate larger ships and offload more cargo for transportation across the continent. According to the African Development Bank, port development has led to increased […]

October 21, 2024

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Nigeria: Yoruba Vs Igbo – How a 1977 Football Cup Caused Ethnic Tensions to Boil Over in Nigeria

[ad_1] Football is a game of passion, and passions can become particularly inflamed when the sport represents larger political struggles. In Nigeria in 1977, an Africa-wide football contest fuelled the ethnic rivalry between the Yoruba and the Igbo people to the point that the military had to intervene. The game was to be played as a semi-final in the Africa Cup Winners' Cup, the club football tournament that would go on to become the Caf Confederation Cup. As scholars of […]

October 21, 2024 2

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Africa: Health Activists Picket Against High Cost of Nutritious Food On World Food Day

[ad_1] On World Food Day, activists from PHM South Africa held a picket, protesting soaring prices of healthy food On World Food Day, October 16, the People's Health Movement (PHM) South Africa organized a picket in front of the National Parliament to protest the high cost of healthy and nutritious food in the country. While the South African Constitution guarantees the right to food, PHM South Africa argued that only the wealthy can afford healthy meals today. "The soaring prices […]

October 21, 2024 1

Entertainment

Africa: Afropop Worldwide – Now Hiring – Community Liaison Associate

[ad_1] Are you passionate about African and African diaspora music and culture? Do you thrive in the vibrant arts scene of New York City? Join Afropop Worldwide, the Peabody Award-winning leader in showcasing music and culture from Africa and the diaspora since 1988! We're looking for a dynamic, part-time Community Liaison Associate to be our cultural ambassador in NYC's exciting music community. In this role, you'll immerse yourself in the heartbeat of the city's musical landscape, build vital relationships, and […]

October 21, 2024 1

News

Sudan Team Lifting Spirits With 2-0 Afcon Qualifiers Win

[ad_1] Benghazi — Dabanga readers were thrilled following the Sudanese national football team's shock 2-0 victory against Ghana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Expectations remain varied regarding the upcoming against Niger and Angola. Sudan's national team delivered a glimmer of hope with a 2-0 win over the four-time AFCON champions Ghana in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. The match, played on Tuesday at Benghazi Stadium in Libya, brought Sudan within one point of qualification for the tournament, set […]

October 21, 2024 5

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Africa: Vaccinating Care Home Residents Reduced Deaths, but the Effect Was Small – New Study

[ad_1] Vaccinating older people probably did avert some deaths in 2021, but the effects were small. And even those small effects on mortality seem to have dissipated during the booster programme. That's the conclusion of our new study, published in the European Economic Review. COVID-related deaths decreased significantly in most of Europe and the US from the middle of 2021. Although this reduction coincided with the rollout of COVID vaccines, it has proved surprisingly difficult to identify the extent to […]

October 21, 2024 2

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Africa: Examining Africa’s Climate-Disease Connection

[ad_1] At CHAC 2024, African countries seek to advocate for tailored solutions, mobilize resources, and influence global policies to address their unique challenges and build resilience The inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) set for 20 -31 October 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe, ahead of C0P29, is a pivotal event highlighting Africa's role in global discussions on climate change-health interlinkages. For Africa Renewal, Baboki Kayawe interviewed the conference chairperson, Dr. Fortunate Machanguri, to explore the critical issues at hand. […]

October 21, 2024 2

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