Reimagine Governance of the Commons: Women & Communities as Restoration Leaders
Ewi Stephanie Lamma Amy Giliam Thorp Sunday Geofrey Africa is one of the world’s last frontiers of biodiversity – housing roughly one fifth of the planet’s known species of mammals, birds, and plants. An abundance of life flourishes in diverse ecosystems across the continent. The Congo Basin – the world’s second largest tropical rainforest and […]
80% of Kenya’s Young People are Concerned about Jobs and 40% Demand Tougher Action on Corruption
Kenyan youth are more concerned about lack of employment opportunities and high levels of corruption than many of the 15 African countries surveyed by the African Youth Survey 2022, published by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, a leading African foundation focusing on empowering Africa’s next generation. The Ichikowitz Family Foundation today released its Kenya Country Report […]
Afropop Sensation Mr. Vron Teams With Dallas-based Rapper Sankofa9 For Latest Project, “Tsunami”
Dallas-based artist, producer, and singer songwriter Mr. Vron has announced the debut of his newest single, “Tsunami,” released in collaboration with fellow artist Sankofa9 and is currently available through all major music streaming services including Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Music, audiomack, and more. “Tsunami” is another display of Mr Vron’s talent and dominance in the Afropop/afrotrap […]
Champion African Humanitarian Organisations To Get Aid To Vulnerable People
It is vitally important that African organisations’ efforts to address the continent’s challenges, such as food insecurity, are championed by the international humanitarian aid community, ForAfrika CEO Isak Pretorius said at the World Food Programme (WFP) Annual Partnership Consultation that took place in Rome, Italy, from 25 to 27 October 2022. Africa is at the […]
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral And Research Hospital (KUTRRH) Launches A Comprehensive Breast Care Centre
To Improve Access To Breast Cancer Care In The Public Sector KUTRRH has launched a Comprehensive Breast Care Centre, to serve as a Centre of excellence for screening, diagnostics and treatment of breast care conditions, including breast cancer. The partnership between Roche, NHIF and The Ministry of Health enables all breast cancer patients in Kenya who […]
Driving Inclusive Growth In Africa Through The Accessibility Of Clean And Renewable Energy
Q: Who is Sheila Oparaocha and what is your background? A: I have over twenty-one years of working experience in the gender and energy sector. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Gender and Development Planning. I am currently the Executive Director of the ENERGIA International Network on Gender […]
ForAfrika Moves Into The Central African Republic (CAR)
In one of the world’s most vulnerable countries, farmers’ associations are a lifeline for many, but they need important resources By Leizl Eykelhof content manager, ForAfrika Based on humanitarian reports published by the United Nations Office for Coordinating Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), ForAfrika became aware of large-scale humanitarian needs in the Central African Republic (CAR) and […]
Droughts Don’t Need To Result In Famine: Ethiopia And Somalia Show What Makes The Difference
The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions. After multiple failed harvests and amid high global food prices, the Horn is confronted with a severe food security crisis. Some 37 million people face acute hunger in the […]
Stroke: Why You Need To Act F.A.S.T!
Immediate action may minimise long-term effects and even prevent death A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked or ruptures. When this happens, a part of the brain dies as it becomes starved of blood and oxygen. A stroke is one of the most debilitating, devastating experiences. […]
