Africa: Pharma Pulls Back As Antimicrobial Resistance Threat Grows

Africa: Pharma Pulls Back As Antimicrobial Resistance Threat Grows

The rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to expose deep structural weaknesses in global pharmaceutical markets, with drug-resistant infections projected to claim nearly two million lives annually by 2050 unless investment and policy responses accelerate, according to the 2026 AMR Benchmark published by the Access to Medicine Foundation. The benchmark, released on March 10,…

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Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech

Asia markets trade mixed after Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech

A Cruise Ship next to Hong Kong Skyline on March 21, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Vernon Yuen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday as investors weighed renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt software companies. Trump…

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Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

Africa: Corruption Remains Global Threat As Transparency International Warns of Leadership Decline

Corruption remains a serious global threat, with limited signs of progress, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International. The index shows that abuses of power continue to undermine governance in many countries, prompting Transparency International to warn that leaders must confront the broader drivers of decline, including the rollback of democratic…

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