Severe flooding has pushed children in Nigeria, Chad & South Sudan into increased risk of waterborne diseases, malnutrition
Run-up to COP27: Nigerians count losses as recurring floods ravage country
Climate change may push 2 million more into poverty in Malawi
Air pollution second leading risk factor for death across Africa
E-government survey 2022: African countries show improvement but high data charges widen digital divide
Gathering adequate investment for e-government development has been a challenge for Africa
COVID-19 pandemic impacted blood supply in Africa: WHO
There was a shortfall of 329,0289 units of blood in 2020
As world converges for an African CoP, the continent’s east bets on geothermal
Ethiopia, Kenya are actively making efforts to generate geothermal power; but experts have concerns
Almost 60% of Africa’s low-income countries in debt distress: UNCTAD
Ghana and Tunisia are in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency loans
WHO approval to South Africa’s vaccine regulatory body
South African Health Products Regulatory Authority ranked at maturity level 3 out of 4 classification levels
Inflation can kill Africa human development, World Bank warns
Most poverty-struck rural households in Africa spend between 57 and 59 per cent of their income on food
How climate change is wreaking havoc on communities in Niger Delta
Locals vulnerable to recurring floods in Africa's largest oil producer; a non-profit is mapping these communities for early warning of ...
Climate change may aid spread of Lassa fever from west to east Africa by 2070: Report
The number of people at risk of exposure to Lassa fever in Africa would increase by 600%, according to ...
Saving a disappearing forest with the feather of a bird: Cameroon’s unique conservation story
The Bannerman’s Turaco bird has cultural value for the local community & may vanish if trees are cut down
WHO launches new initiatives to contain invasive malaria vectors in Africa
Shifting our focus to integrated and locally adapted vector control can save both money and lives
Fast-spreading banana fungus poses major threat to African food security
High risk as same banana strain grown in most plantations; Staple food for millions can be affected
Multiple threats cause huge decline in migratory waterbirds in Africa, Eurasia
Proportion of decrease in AEWA waterbird population is higher in central and southwest Asia and eastern and southern Africa
Model shift: Climate change forces Zimbabwe to finally take up irrigation
Irrigation has remained largely alien to Zimbabwe since rains were dependable; but that is no longer the case
Malawi first country in southern Africa to eliminate trachoma: WHO
The Global Trachoma Mapping Project in the country helped in targeted action
Africa needs at least 9 times more climate finance to meet 2030 goals
Africa requires $277 billion annually to implement its Nationally Determined Contributions towards mitigating greenhouse gas emissions
Climate shocks to drive 13.5 million people in Africa’s Sahel into poverty by 2050
Sahelian countries need $33.16 billion for climate adaptation by 2030
Uganda declares Ebola outbreak after 1 person dies of rare Sudan strain
Sudan strain’s case fatality rates ranged from 41% to 100% in previous outbreaks
Climate anxiety deters 61% youth in Egypt from having children
Some 85% people globally agree that poor people will suffer the most from the impact of climate change
Swift surveillance helped Ghana end Marburg outbreak: WHO
Two people died of the disease since the beginning of the outbreak on July 17, 2022
More research, investment needed to protect Congo basin peatlands, finds report
Peatlands face threat from hydrocarbon exploration, hydroelectric dams & climate change
Lack of access, erratic use magnify antimicrobial infections in Africa
Only five of the 15 antibiotic-resistant bacteria listed by the WHO as priority pathogens are being tested in the ...