Africa: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa

Africa: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa

Addis Ababa — As increasingly frequent droughts and devastating floods are affecting agricultural productivity, leaving millions of people food insecure in Africa amid a lack of climate finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed USD 11 billion to support various climate-resilient and infrastructure projects in rural areas. Climate change-induced humanitarian emergencies are materializing in…

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Africa: Macky Sall On a New  Billion Plan to Climate-Proof Africa

Africa: Macky Sall On a New $50 Billion Plan to Climate-Proof Africa

What’s the context? Amid funding uncertainty, African leaders urgently call for more climate adaptation cash. African leaders call for climate cash Aid cuts add strain to continent’s needs Private companies stepping up to fill gaps JOHANNESBURG, BRUSSELS – From mangrove restoration along West Africa’s coastline to organic waste recycling in Nairobi, billions of dollars have…

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Africa: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa

Afreximbank and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) Forge Strategic Partnership to Unlock US$1 billion in investments

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)  and Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) have signed a groundbreaking Joint Project Preparation Facility (JPPF) Framework Agreement. This strategic partnership aims to unlock a cumulative investment value of at least US$1 billion and is set to significantly transform housing and urban development across the continent and boost trade and investment. Signed…

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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: AfDB Commits 11 Billion Dollars to Support Early Warning Systems, Food Security in Rural Africa

Africa: WHO Sounds Alarm As Mental Health Conditions Soar Past One Billion Worldwide

More than a billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday. Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most countries are failing to provide adequate support. Mental health problems are widespread…

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