Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern about the widespread violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) happening in conflicts around the world. The leaders said the violations are causing significant human suffering, and are urging States and…

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Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Africa: Early Net-Zero Action in Africa Brings Big Climate Gains – and Development Challenges, CATF Finds

New research from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how different timelines for achieving net-zero emissions could shape Africa’s energy, land, water, and development future. The study,  Exploring Net-Zero Emissions Pathways for Africa Across Different Timelines , uses the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) to examine how various levels of climate ambition affect the continent’s…

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WHO says over 1 billion people living with mental health disorders worldwide as it urges immediate action

WHO says over 1 billion people living with mental health disorders worldwide as it urges immediate action

In Ukraine, where war is currently going on with Russia, community mental health teams are providing mental health care to affected families. PHOTO/WHO/Christopher Black. By HEALTH CORRESPONDENT [email protected] More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety…

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Africa: ‘It’s Time to Deliver’ – COP29 Presidency Urges Action on Climate Finance Promises

Africa: ‘It’s Time to Deliver’ – COP29 Presidency Urges Action on Climate Finance Promises

Climate change continues to have escalating impacts on the world, making the Conference of the Parties (COP) an essential global climate action platform. Climate-related disasters are increasing worldwide, affecting mostly developing countries that contribute very little to global emissions. In Africa, climate change costs countries between 2% and 5% of their GDP. Some nations even…

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Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Africa: Lab Leaders Empowerment Puts Africa CDC’s Vision in Action

A transformative leadership training spearheaded by Africa CDC and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is helping drive Africa CDC’s vision through continuous training of laboratory experts across the continent. The Official Development Assistance (ODA) funded project on International Health Regulations Strengthening Project (IHR _SP) with support from the World Bank gathered thirty-four laboratory professionals…

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Hamas calls for UN action as Israel escalates brutal bombardment of Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Hamas calls for UN action as Israel escalates brutal bombardment of Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News

Hamas has urged the United Nations and the wider international community to intervene immediately to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza, as the Israeli army escalated its brutal assaults on Gaza City and elsewhere in the enclave. At least 73 Palestinians, including several aid seekers, were killed in relentless Israeli bombardments across Gaza on Wednesday, among…

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