The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) held its 10th graduation ceremony on 30 March 2026 at the University of Tlemcen, marking the completion of postgraduate studies for 76 students drawn from 37 African countries. The graduating cohort completed Masters of Science programmes across six tracks covering Water…
Former World Health Organisation (WHO) Director of Research Policy and Cooperation, Professor Tiki Pan, says Low-and Lower-Middle-Income Countries are adopting the WHO position on tobacco harm reduction hook, line and sinker despite stagnant smoking rates and the high morbidity and mortality linked to tobacco in LLMICs. Professor Pan was involved with the agency during the discussions…
Addis Ababa — The African Union Commission and the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together aimed at empowering the youth in the continent. Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Hon. Dialla Moumouni and Mr. Ahmed Bening, Executive Leaders of the Pan African Youth…
New York — At the Clinton Global Initiative’s 20th Anniversary meeting, the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) announced a landmark USD 30 million Commitment to Action to establish the African Women’s House and scale existing programming at the Center, as a bold investment in the future of women’s leadership…
Climate change poses a substantial hazard to both regional and global habitats and populations. It is distinguished by rising temperatures, changed weather patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events, all of which have far-reaching repercussions for ecosystems, human health, and the economy. Moreover, it is a worldwide phenomenon with negative consequences such as increasing…
