Over 200 days of war leaves a generation of children in Sudan on the brink
“As we mark 200 days since the ongoing brutal war in Sudan broke out on 15 April, UNICEF calls for the redoubled commitment by the international community and all parties in the conflict to address the plight of millions of children and families who are living through a relentless nightmare day after day. Children continue […]
Transitioning from Buruli ulcer polymerase chain reaction laboratories (BU-LABNET) to skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTD) LABNET
The network of Buruli ulcer PCR laboratories (BU-LABNET) in the WHO African Region concluded its fifth annual meeting held at the esteemed Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in Accra, Ghana on 23–25 October 2023. This meeting marked a pivotal milestone in the fight against Buruli ulcer and other skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) […]
Private sector participation urgently needed at Port of Cape for economic growth
“We are heading into an export crisis in the Western Cape at the end of the year. With the good rains we have experienced, our agricultural goods for export are anticipated to increase by 25%. This is a wonderful opportunity to increase exports and to bring in more revenue” announced Mireille Wenger, provincial Minister of […]
Climate crisis drives malnutrition in South Sudan to unprecedented levels in flood-affected areas, World Food Programme (WFP) warns
Children in flood-affected parts of South Sudan are expected to face extreme levels of malnutrition in the first half of 2024 as the climate crisis tightens its grip on the country, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today. Rubkona, a county where floodwaters have permanently submerged entire communities or trapped them on small […]
Libya: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Provided Shelter for Flood Victims
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided shelter for the victims of the flood that happened in the east of Libya. In his statement, TİKA’s Coordinator in Libya, Ali Süha Bacanakgil, stated that they continue to support the cities in the east of Libya in cooperation with the Libya Government of National Unity, Ministry of […]
Tunisia’s Economic Recovery Slows Down amid the Drought
Tunisia’s economic recovery slowed in the first half of 2023 as the country continued to grapple with persistent drought, external financing challenges, increasing domestic debt build-up of important public service enterprises and regulatory obstacles, according to the World Bank’s Fall 2023 Economic Monitor of Tunisia. Despite some encouraging developments, including improvements in trade terms and […]
Strengthening Health Centres’ Roofs to Stand Against Climate Shocks in Mozambique
Mogovolas district is an enchanting region of Nampula province, northern Mozambique, that boasts an abundance of lush green landscapes, majestic mountains, and a unique blend of tranquillity and resilience. However, amidst its stunning beauty lies the ever-present reality of climate shocks that periodically challenge the harmony of this serene haven. Tropical storms, droughts, and floods […]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Ecobank, Flutterwave, and Jasiri to Headline AWIEF2023 Conference and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards in Kigali
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is delighted to announce the Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation, AGRA, Ecobank, Flutterwave and Jasiri as proud Sponsors of the 9th edition of the AWIEF Conference and Awards. The AWIEF2023 Conference and Awards will take place on 9 and 10 November 2023 at the Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, […]
Winning Image of the Canon Redline Challenge 2023 Revealed
In its third and record-breaking year, with over 30,000 images from over 50 countries submitted, Canon Europe (https://www.Canon-Europe.com/) is pleased to reveal the winner of this year’s Redline Challenge photography competition. Following the theme of ‘Room to Breathe’, the creative task required entrants to have a strong sense of composition and framing, as well as […]
Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) Capital Markets advises EnVolt on its inaugural Green Project Bond issue
MCB Capital Markets, the Investment Banking, Asset Management and Principal Investments arm of MCB Group (www.MCBGroup.com), has advised EnVolt on its inaugural issue of MUR 510m (USD 11 million) Green Project Bonds under its MUR 2 billion (USD 45 million) Multicurrency Green Bond programme. EnVolt, the renewable energy development arm of ENL Group (“ENL”), a […]
