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Africa’s Economy Promising amidst Shocks

Africa’s Economy Promising amidst Shocks By Christabel Ligami Africa’s economic growth has decreased considerably over the past year to a growth rate of 3.6 per cent in 2022. This follows a 4.6 per cent rebound from the COVID-19 crisis in 2021, says an overview report of recent economic and social developments in Africa by the […]
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18 Mar, 23

Health: Africa has Much to Offer

Health: Africa has Much to Offer By Joyce Chimbi A growing number of African countries are making commitments to integrate climate change into their health policies and strategies. More than 24 countries on the continent including Rwanda have already made commitments to assess climate change vulnerabilities within the context of strengthening their health systems. These countries […]
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18 Mar, 23

Experts Call for Making Health Systems Resilient Amidst Climate Change

Experts Call for Making Health Systems Resilient Amidst Climate Change By Joyce Chimbi Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2019, health systems around the world have struggled with unprecedented shocks arising from the pandemic disease. Africa’s health systems have faced the additional strain of lean health financing. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates show that with […]
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AGRA Opens Applications for 2023 Women Agripreneurs Awards

AGRA Opens Applications for 2023 Women Agripreneurs Awards The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa(AGRA) has opened applications for the 2023 women agripreneurs of the year awards (WAYA) to recognize African women who have made remarkable efforts to the agricultural value chains by contributing positively towards food security, climate resilience, and women and youth […]
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17 Mar, 23

Climate Change: Need to Strengthen African Health Systems

Climate Change: Need to Strengthen African Health Systems By Joyce Chimbi A global climate change crisis is unfolding and the health of people and the planet is at risk. While 50,000 wild species meet the needs of billions of people worldwide, a report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) shows […]
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Cyclone Freddy to Worsen Situation in Southern Africa

Cyclone Freddy to Worsen Situation in Southern Africa By Joyce Ojanji As tropical cyclone Freddy continues on its path, it is expected to exacerbate challenges in Southern Africa. According to the World Meteorological Office (WMO), the storm which is threatening communities in Madagascar and Mozambique for a second time in several weeks could become the […]
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02 Mar, 23

Experts Call for Mapping of Weather, Climate Services to Manage Crop Pest, Disease

Experts Call for Mapping of Weather, Climate Services to Manage Crop Pest, Disease By Joyce Ojanji With up to 40% of the world’s food supply already lost to pests,mappingof weather and climate services and digital tools for crop pest and disease management is crucial. This is according to participants at the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International […]
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01 Mar, 23

Africa: Increased Global Effort Needed for Sustainable, Fair Resource Distribution

Africa: Increased Global Effort Needed for Sustainable, Fair Resource Distribution Christabel Ligami Rapid population growth, urbanization and poor water resource management are threatening access to clean water in Africa, according to a report on the 2023 Africa Sustainable Development by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). The report was presented at the High-level panel: From Africa to […]
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24 Feb, 23

5.4 Million Kenyans at Risk of Drought in the Coming Months

5.4 Million Kenyans at Risk of Drought in the Coming Months By Joyce Ojanji Severe drought is projected to leave approximately 5.4 million people in Kenya without adequate access to food and water between March and June 2023, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC). The IRC forecast indicated a 43% increase in the number […]
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