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Pension funds and insurance companies in different African countries invest billions abroad despite energy projects on the continent needing investment, says chairperson of the presidential initiative on climate change in Sierra Leone Kandeh Yumkella. Speaking at the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (Apra) investment forum in Sierra Leone, Yumkella said projects in Africa are…
Youth uprisings in Madagascar seem to have been hijacked, while those in Morocco have been deflated. The Gen Z protests that swept across Morocco over the past few weeks – as they have gripped other countries like Madagascar and Nepal – seem to have subsided. Whether that is the end, though, is not clear. Gen…
Rift Valley Fever (RVF) is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes that mainly affects livestock. It can also infect humans. While most human cases remain mild, it can cause death. The disease causes heavy economic and health losses for livestock farmers. As a researcher, I have contributed to several studies on this mosquito-borne virus. So,…
Nigeria will host the World Investment Summit (WIS) from April 27 to 30, 2026. The event will take place in Abuja and bring together heads of state, ministers, global investors, and business leaders. Over 80 presidents and prime ministers, 96 ministers, 800 speakers, and 8,000 delegates will attend. The summit carries a clear theme: Unlocking…
A shipwreck off Tunisia that claimed the lives of at least 40 African migrants has once again exposed the lethal risks of irregular sea crossings on routes to Europe, the UN migration agency said on Thursday. The tragedy came amid concerns that worsening conditions for refugees and asylum-seekers in North Africa are pushing more families…
No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday. “Early-warning systems work,” he told the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in Geneva. “They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to…
Ritshidze, the world’s largest community-led monitoring system, is in jeopardy following the cuts to U.S development aid announced in January. Established in 2019, Ritshidze monitored service delivery and the availability of essential medicines at over 450 clinics in 25 health districts across eight provinces in the country every quarter. Its purpose is to document, report…
Durban, South Africa — Public health in Africa is at a pivotal moment, shaped by both longstanding challenges and emerging opportunities. However, a revolution is brewing. Africans are taking control of their health destiny with innovation and resilience through cutting-edge digital health solutions and bold strides in local manufacturing. The 2025 Conference on Public Health in…
Nairobi — Kenya has topped the East African Community (EAC) in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report. The report shows Kenya recorded the region’s highest electricity peak demand of 2,316 megawatts (MW), up from 2,177 MW in 2024, surpassing Tanzania’s…
Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation. The global legal cannabis market is today worth about US$69.78 billion, and this will skyrocket to US$216.76 billion by 2033. Read more: More…
