Africa: ‘Shift the Narrative’ On Suicide to Prevent Loss of 720,000 Lives Annually

Africa: ‘Shift the Narrative’ On Suicide to Prevent Loss of 720,000 Lives Annually

More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year and many more attempt it. Now the head of the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma and foster compassionate conversations.” Speaking on World Suicide Prevention Day, which is marked annually on 10 September,…

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Africa’s Infrastructure Loses .7 Billion to Disasters Annually – Report

Africa Needs $170bn Annually to Bridge Infrastructure Gap – ATTID

The Africa Think Tank for Infrastructure Development (ATTID) has projected that the continent requires between $130 billion and $170 billion annually to meet its infrastructure needs and drive sustainable development across sectors such as energy, transport, water, sanitation, and urban systems. This was disclosed during a press conference in Lagos ahead of a major infrastructure-focused…

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Africa’s Infrastructure Loses .7 Billion to Disasters Annually – Report

Africa Losing $90bn Annually to Imported Substandard Fuel – Dangote

The President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has stated that Africa loses $90 billion annually to importation of substandard petrol fuel due to lack of refineries in the continent. Speaking during the ongoing West African Refined Fuel Conference held in Abuja, Dangote revealed that, due to the continent’s limited domestic refining capacity, Africa imports…

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Africa’s Infrastructure Loses .7 Billion to Disasters Annually – Report

Africa Needs About 1.3 Trillion USD Annually to Meet SDGs

Addis Ababa, — At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), African countries made a strong case for overhauling the global financial system to reflect current development realities and risks. Held in Seville, Spain, the conference ended with the adoption of a 38-page outcome document, the “Seville Commitment,” outlining voluntary steps to improve…

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