Lifetime Cost Of Plastic 10 Times Higher For Low-Income Countries Than Rich Ones, Revealing Crippling Inequities In Plastics Value Chain
A WWF-commissioned report developed by Dalberg1 warns that the true cost of plastic on the environment, health and economies can be as much as 10 times higher for low-income countries, even though they consume almost three times less plastic per-capita, than high-income ones. The report estimates that the total lifetime costs of a kilogram of […]
United Arab Emirates sends 25 tonnes of urgent relief aid to Palestinians in Gaza Strip as part of the “Tarahum for Gaza” Campaign
Today, the UAE dispatched a plane carrying 25 tonnes of food, medical, and relief supplies to El Arish city in the Arab Republic of Egypt, in preparation for entering the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Border Crossing, in coordination with the UN World Food Programme. The provision of humanitarian aid is part of the ‘Tarahum […]
Towards A Just Transition: Addressing Plastic Pollution From An African Perspective
By Zaynab Sadan and Alice Ruhweza The plastic pollution crisis has reached critical levels, permeating every corner of our ecosystems, affecting livelihoods dependent on them and threatening human health. This relentless assault on our environment contributes to the planetary crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. To minimise plastic pollution and transition to a non-toxic […]
Uganda: Absenteeism of health workers attributed to housing gaps
Increasing cases of absenteeism and late coming of health workers has been attributed to inadequacies of staff houses at the health centres. This was revealed during the Committee on Health’s oversight visit to various health facilities in Kabale District on Wednesday, 8 November 2023. Kabale Ag District Health Officer, Barnabas Tiwangye said most of the […]
Kenya: Hundreds of lives saved as an innovative bead necklace helps diagnose pneumonia among children
An innovative bead necklace is revolutionising the detection and treatment of pneumonia for children living in remote areas of Kenya, saving nearly 200 lives this year, Save the Children said ahead of World Pneumonia Day on 12 November. This low cost solution to the biggest infectious killer for children aged under five helps to bridge […]
Tajikistan: Visit to the Egyptian KIMO plant
On November 8, 2023, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Arab Republic of Egypt Zarobiddin Kosimi visited KIMO mineral fertilizer plant during a working visit to Aswan region of this country. During the meeting with the management of the company and familiarization with its activities, a fruitful conversation was held on the implementation […]
Togo: African Development Bank and government agree to accelerate implementation of 2021-2026 Country Strategy Paper
(Left to right) Mr Joseph Ribeiro, Deputy Director General of the African Development Bank for West Africa; Ms Rose Kayi Mivedor, Minister of Trade, Handicrafts and Local Consumption; and Damehane Yark, Minister of Water and Village Hydraulics. ABIDJAN, Côte d’ivoire, 09 November 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Government of Togo and the African Development Bank have […]
El Niño: Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) updated Anticipatory Action and Response Plan urgently requires $160 million to support over 4.8 million people through March 2024
Amid the looming threat of El Niño expected to severely affect millions of people, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an updated Anticipatory Action and Response Plan to reduce the projected impacts of this climate phenomenon on agricultural livelihoods and food security of the most at-risk and vulnerable populations. According […]
Violent Conflict In Sudan Has Impacted On Nearly Every Aspect of Women’s Lives
By Hala al-Karib I had the privilege to speak at the UN Security Council open debate last week on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), an important opportunity to reflect on the urgency of this work and why women’s rights must be central to addressing any conflict or crisis. Sadly, my country, Sudan, which is currently going through one […]
Managing Director of Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to Participate at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023
Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director, Gambia National Petroleum Corporation, GNPC will participate as a speaker at the third edition of MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2023 (https://apo-opa.co/40yEG8w), taking place from November 21-22 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. GNPC’s participation will assist in advancing Gambia’s energy agenda, with Njie’s participation poised to facilitate engagement with international energy investors while improving regional […]
