The term “green investment” describes the allocation of resources to businesses, initiatives, or technological advancements that benefit the environment. This form of investment is intended to enhance sustainability, lower carbon emissions, and aid in the transition to a low-carbon economy Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy projects are typically included in…
Africa’s economy is predominantly tied with agriculture. Even though it is widely practiced as a mainstay of the peoples’ livelihood across the continent, Africa still languishes under food insecurity, mainly due to lack of advancement in modern agricultural technology that can help increase productivity and mitigate risks. “Given the level of endowment with natural resources…
The Union of African Journalists, in cooperation with Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has concluded the 61st Training Programme for African Journalists at the Council’s Media Training and Studies Center in Cairo. The three-week programme brought together 21 journalists from 18 African countries including Tanzania, Algeria, Congo-Brazzaville, the…
The consultative “2+2” mechanism meeting of the foreign and irrigation ministers of Egypt and Sudan reaffirmed that the water security of both countries is indivisible, reiterating their outright rejection of any unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin that could undermine their water interests. In a joint statement following the meeting, held on Wednesday 3,September…
President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Kagame underscored the need for a more inclusive and dynamic aviation sector–one that fuels…
A year after mpox was declared a continental health threat, Africa’s response has shown encouraging momentum. An interim analysis of a new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reveals strong public engagement, with above-average vaccine acceptance across all surveyed countries and firm trust in health information shared via television,…
Young people in Africa have led powerful advocacy, innovation, and community-level responses during health emergencies such as COVID-19, Ebola, and the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. Africa CDC recognizes young people as critical agents of change. With over 65% of Africa’s population under the age of 35, the youths are not just the future–they are central…
The organisers of the E1 Series and the Lagos State Government yesterday expressed readiness to hold a world-class E1 Electric Powerboat Championship that will bring over 250 sports personalities together next month in Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos. They said the landmark event that would be taking place in Africa for the first time, between October…
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…
When a public health emergency strikes, every hour counts. Rapid access to medical countermeasures can be the difference between containment and escalation. One of the key pillars of the Africa CDC Supply Chain Framework is strengthening warehousing capacity to enhance emergency preparedness and response through the prepositioning of essential emergency response products. This is being…
