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African and European leaders have committed to embracing the digital revolution through their decades-long European Union-African Union cooperation. Last week, African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) heads of state, as well as government officials, came together in Luanda, Angola, for the 7th AU-EU Summit to renew and deepen a partnership grounded in peace, prosperity,…
Dakar — As millions of fans prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, six celebrated African footballers are calling time on polio, urging the continent to unite and kick the disease out of Africa. In partnership with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the football legends launch the “Kick Out Polio” campaign, rallying families,…
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a disability-inclusive society through strengthened partnerships, improved access to services, and the protection of the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. Delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on Wednesday, at Rustenburg, North West, Minister in the…
Up to 6,500 people could be at risk of eviction by the flagship project, a new Global Witness investigation reveals Main findings: Up to 6,500 people at risk of displacement by Lobito Corridor railway between Kolwezi and DRC’s Angolan border, Global Witness satellite imagery analysis shows. EU-linked companies involved in the railway rehabilitation, which could…
New genetic research is shedding light on some of the earliest chapters of our human history. In one of the largest studies of its kind, scientists analysed DNA from 28 individuals who lived in southern Africa between 10,200 and a few hundred years ago. The study provides more evidence that hunter-gatherers from southern Africa were…
Africa unites to address antimicrobial resistance in Africa and ensure a healthier, more sustainable world for the generations to come. Dar es Salaam – Africa is stepping up the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as countries across the region join the global community to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) held from 2 to…
The authoritative World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report, published on Thursday, shows that resistance to antimalarial drugs now poses one of the most acute risks to control efforts across Africa and beyond. The parasitic mosquito-borne disease is both preventable and curable but it remains a serious and deadly global health threat – claiming hundreds…
Pretoria — African leaders and global partners have agreed on a bold 10-year regional vision to redesign how essential health products are financed, produced, and delivered, marking a major step toward ensuring that everyone in the African Region can access affordable, quality-assured medicines and health technologies. Meeting at the Blue-Sky Visioning and Think Tank Workshop…
Angola’s President João Lourenço. PHOTO/UGC. By ENERGY CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Angola has made a significant leap forward in its energy sector with the launch of the Soyo non-associated gas plant and the establishment of the new gas consortium (NGC). The development expected to drive economic growth, industrial diversification, and enhanced energy security nationwide was announced in…
U.S. to Place Visa Restrictions on Nigerians They Say Are Responsible for Attacks on Christians The US government introduced a new policy that allows it to impose a visa ban on people allegedly responsible for attacks on Nigerian Christians. The US State Department said the policy allows it to deny visas to those who…
