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“Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?” Report

November 19, 2022

The report titled “Who is Financing Fossil Fuel Expansion in Africa?” was released at the COP27. Some of the organizations that wrote the report include Urgewald, Oilwatch Africa, and Africa Coal Network. A total of 37 African non-profi0074s wrote this ..

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WHO’s New Strategy to Combat Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Africa

November 19, 2022

On November 17, the World Health Organization unveiled a new strategy to combat antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. It was launched during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – the annual international campaign that raises awareness about antibiotic resistance. What causes ..

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UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize

November 18, 2022

Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong won the 2022 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize. About UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize The UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence is conferred every two years by UNESCO. The award was created based ..

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France ends Operation Barkhane

November 17, 2022

On November 9, France ended the decade-long Operation Barkhane in Africa. This comes amid the deteriorating ties between France and countries in the Sahel –Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea – following a series of military coups. What is Operation Barkhane? ..

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India Exim Bank Report: India Top Defence Exporter in Africa

November 2, 2022

The report titled ‘Reinvigorating India’s Economic Engagements with Southern Africa’ was released on November 1 by the India Exim Bank at the event “CII-Exim Bank Regional Conclave on India-Southern Africa Growth Partnership” held in Johannesburg. What are the key findings ..

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The State of Air Quality and Health Impacts in Africa

October 28, 2022

The report titled “The State of Air Quality and Health Impacts in Africa” was released recently. Who published “The State of Air Quality and Health Impacts in Africa” report? “The State of Air Quality and Health Impacts in Africa” report ..

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Burkina Faso Military Coup

October 7, 2022

The recent coup d’état resulted in the overthrowing of the Interim President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba and army Captain Ibrahim Traore taking over the government. Key facts On September 30, 2022, the second coup took place in Burkina Faso this year, ..

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Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021

September 20, 2022

The report titled “Congo Basin Forests – State of the Forests 2021” was released recently by the Central African Forests Commission. Key findings Increased investment and research is required for the protection of peatlands in central Congo basin, which are ..

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Marburg virus Disease

July 11, 2022

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease were reported in Ghana. Marburg virus Disease is similar to Ebola. Highlights In the preliminary analysis, samples were taken from two patients belonging to southern Ashanti region ..

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World Kiswahili Language Day

July 7, 2022

The World Kiswahili Language Day is observed across the world on July 7, annually. Background The day is observed following a declaration led by UNESCO member states. This year marks the 1st observance of this day. Resolution 71/328 deals with ..

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