Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has unveiled its fourth National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), reaffirming its commitment to tackling this pressing global health threat. The launch places Ethiopia among a growing number of African countries with firm strategies to address AMR, which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to withstand drugs designed…

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Sanral dumps magstripes at national toll gates

Sanral dumps magstripes at national toll gates

State-owned roads agency Sanral has announced it is ending support for magnetic stripe-based payments at all toll gates across South Africa. Motorists will now only be able to use the more secure tap-to-pay and chip-and-Pin methods on the country’s national roads. (Cash is also accepted.) “This solution … has been designed to accept tap-enabled EMV…

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Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Africa: South Africa Launches National Action Plan to Protect Millions From Substandard and Falsified Medical Products

On 30 September 2025, South Africa launched its National Action Plan (NAP) to address the persistent threat of substandard and falsified medical products, marking a significant step toward safeguarding public health, protecting people’s health across South Africa and beyond, and strengthening regulatory collaboration. Unveiled by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in partnership…

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Ethiopia Launches Fourth National Plan to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

The African Union Commission officially announces the arrival of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 29 October 2025 General Elections (Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Council) in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Mission at the invitation of the Government of Tanzania and the Independent National Electoral Commission of Tanzania, and led by…

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Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level – Launches national adoption awareness initiative in Rwanda

Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level – Launches national adoption awareness initiative in Rwanda

The Africa Trade Gateway (ATG), a pioneering digital trade ecosystem designed to revolutionize Africa’s trade, has launched an initiative for   national adoption awareness   in Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s economic integration journey. A collaboration between African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, the ATG…

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