Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

Nairobi — World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged parliamentarians to use their legislative and budgetary powers to strengthen health systems, reduce dependence on foreign aid and prepare for future pandemics. Speaking to parliamentarians from around the world at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Tedros said governments must make universal health…

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Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

Africa: Foreign Minister – AU Commission Chairperson Expected to Visit Sudan to Discuss Membership

Khartoum — Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem announced arrangements for an expected visit by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) to Sudan to discuss Sudan’s membership in the African Union, affirming that joint meetings will be held in this regard. In an interview with the Sudan News Agency…

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Review: Two-screen titan

The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) pairs a stacked dual-screen chassis with a pair of 16-inch 3K 120Hz OLED displays, a 90Whr battery, and Intel’s Core Ultra 9 processor architecture paired with Nvidia’s RTX 5090 GPU. Positioned as an uncompromising dual-screen flagship, it competes directly with other high-performance portables. Given its enthusiast-grade underpinnings, the laptop…

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Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions

Nairobi — The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations could provide a useful tool in responding to Africa’s security crises. U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos told the Security Council that closer…

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Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton

Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton

As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to agricultural development, employment and economic growth. The opportunity extends far beyond producing and exporting raw cotton. Africa’s cotton industry has significant potential to support agricultural development, employment and economic growth. Yet the opportunity…

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Robotaxi market accelerates towards 9bn

Robotaxi market accelerates towards $159bn

The robotaxi market is expanding rapidly, but regulation, consumer acceptance and commercially-viable operating models remain key challenges. (Image created via Gemini) The global robotaxi fleet is forecast to grow from 6 500 vehicles at the end of 2025, to 1.53 million units by 2036, as driverless services expand into more markets. According to a new…

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