Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

DRC and neighbouring Uganda are seeing another outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths since the outbreak was declared on 15 May, among more than 1,000 confirmed and suspected cases. Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to…

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Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

Africa: Why Military Gains Are Not Weakening the ADF in Eastern DRC

The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone. Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied…

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Huawei says its semiconductors will be world-class by 2031

Huawei says its semiconductors will be world-class by 2031

Huawei has made a bold proclamation that a new technological breakthrough will allow it to manufacture advanced semiconductor chips capable of rivalling the world’s best. Speaking at a semiconductor symposium in Shanghai, the Chinese tech giant announced plans to produce chips with a transistor density that matches the upcoming 1.4-nanometer (nm) nodes from industry leaders…

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Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

Africa: Regionalism As a Tool of Global Governance and Development – the Case of a Divided Africa

Bola A. Akinterinwa Governance is the art of government. Government is the institution while governance is about how the institution functions. It is about system of rules, structures, especially decision-making, processes, accountability, management of resources and information to build public trust. In terms of typology, there are three main types: public sector governance, which deals…

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Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

Africa: Beyond Infrastructure – Training the Biosecurity Leaders Africa Needs

As natural outbreaks, laboratory accidents and the deliberate misuse of biological agents converge into an increasingly complex threat environment, Africa’s ability to prevent, detect and respond will depend on a sustained investment in the people capable of doing so. At least three weeks passed between the first deaths in Ituri province and laboratory confirmation of…

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Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak

Africa: Joint Statement By the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO Concerning the Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused By the Bundibugyo Virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri Province and the nation at large, following the joint mission to Bunia led by Dr Samuel Roger Kamba, Minister of Health,…

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