Local Solutions to Steer Africa’s Transition to Green Economy By Christabel Ligami African countries should transition into inclusive, low carbon, and resource-efficient economies by tapping into home-grown innovative solutions for financing, say experts at the 42nd meeting of the Committee of Experts of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (COM2024). The conference […]

AATF, AaA Partner to Improve Rice Production in Kenya By Joyce Ojanji To facilitate the access of hybrid rice seeds in Kenya, the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and Agri All Africa (AaA) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Through the partnership agreement, the two organizations will undertake capacity building for various stakeholders including […]

Viruses Can Help in Typhoid Fever Surveillance By Gift Briton Researchers have found that wastewater can be used to detect the presence of bacteriophages- virus-killing bacteria- to determine areas where typhoid fever infection is most common. This is according to a recently published research study by the Child Health Research Foundation in the open-access journal, […]

Rwandan CSO Spearheads Policy Review to Close Gender Investment Gaps By Gift Briton Efforts by Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe (PFTH), an umbrella of 53 civil society organizations (CSOs) in Rwanda, to reduce gender inequalities in public investment are bearing fruits. Under the Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) programme, PFTH in collaboration with key government stakeholders […]

Nominations Open for 2024 UNEP Young Champions of the Earth Award By Joyce Ojanji In a move to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss, and pollution, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has called for nominations for its Young Champions of the Earth award, which recognizes young people’s contributions and outstanding […]

Portable AI Ultrasound Reducing Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone By Treezer Michelle Atieno To ensure a positive pregnancy experience, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends having at least one routine ultrasound before the 24th week of pregnancy. “One ultrasound scan before 24 weeks of gestation (early ultrasound) is recommended for pregnant women to estimate gestational […]