African heads of state and government together with development partners are set to gather in Dakar, Senegal at the end…
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Five technologies to enhance African healthcare sector
By Bonisiwe Tshabalala – What actions can African countries, healthcare providers and healthcare organisations take to improve the provision of…
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Enhancing sustainability in Ethiopia using solar energy
By Biniyam Kebede – As the world is experiencing climate change firsthand, it has become a trend to turn to…
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Germany, IFAD to support rural communities in Africa
Following its recent €30 million contribution in support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) response to the global…
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Strengthening U.S. – Africa partnerships to meet shared priorities
The White House Statement – The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S. commitment to…
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Africa calls for innovative solutions to fight climate change
The 17th African Economic Conference concluded this weekend with a charge to the development community and governments to take decisive…
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Affordable energy should underpin Africa’s just transition
Africa’s just energy transition should deliver affordable and clean energy through leveraging partnerships to unlock and increase financing, development experts…
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Achieving zero hunger in Africa within reach
Eradicating hunger in Africa by 2030 is possible, said global agriculture leaders in Rome. 25-27 January 2023.
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MFS Africa, ITC partner to expand digital finance in Africa
To support small businesses in financial digital inclusion, the new partnership between MFS Africa and the International Trade Centre (ITC)…
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COVID-19 burden lessens in Africa, vigilance crucial, WHO says
While Africa is witnessing its lowest level of new COVID-19 cases since the onset of the pandemic, a recent four-week…
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Investing in resilient Internet enhances inclusive growth in Africa
African countries have been urged to invest in building resilient internet infrastructure to tap digital opportunities and accelerate social and…
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How AfCFTA drives Africa’s industrialization
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will spur Africa’s industrialisation and deepen regional integration…
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Global climate action should focus on African rural women, children
By Mekonnen Teshome: Following the major decision of the Conference of Parties (COP27) to establish a fund to compensate vulnerable…
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Perennial rice incorporates African wild rice genes
The global population is projected to reach 8 billion on 15 November 2022, according to the UN’s recently-released World Population…
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