Trial ‘PrEPVacc’ was testing two different vaccine regimens on about 1,500 volunteers in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa
South Africa’s drinking water quality is declining since 2014 — nearly half of it is unsafe to drink
Without adoption of a robust GGA, COP28 would fail: African negotiators
Congo reports biggest mpox outbreak with first sexually transmitted cases in the world: WHO
COP28: Can Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative be the Continent’s Holy Grail?
African leaders & experts broadly agree with green industrialisation; but completely convincing countries heavily reliant on oil to abandon ...
COP28: Africa set to scale up green growth through Green Industrialisation Initiative
Kenya president launches initiative, striking conversation on finance, investment and collaboration
Kenya’s William Ruto makes case for Africa at COP28, calls for transformation of global climate finance framework
Many post-colonial countries, especially from Africa, didn’t exist when World Bank, IMF were formed; they should have a say ...
Africa sees 2 new disease outbreaks every week, link with climate change clear: CDC
Around 75% of outbreaks zoonotic, shortage of healthworkers, epidemiologists concerning, says Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COP28: African youths want industrialised nations to more than double adaptation finance in Africa
Even if adaptation finance was doubled to $40 billion, it wouldn't still meet the assessed needs, they highlighted
Zimbabwe to construct first utility geothermal power plant
Project aims to reduce Zimbabwe’s reliance on hydropower energy sources, which are under threat due to climate change
COP28: Rich countries must commit more climate finance for adaptation of African livestock sector, say experts
Investments necessary to sustain fastest-growing population on planet, write African leaders, scientists and experts
East Africa ‘super El Nino’: Death toll rises as flooding crisis worsens in Kenya, Somalia
The whole of East Africa needs $53.3 billion to confront the climate change crisis
East Africa to experience surge in El Nino-related malaria infections, experts warn
Impending outbreak of new infections can wipe away gains in malaria control, they say
Kenyan authorities brutally evict Ogiek during King Charles’s state visit
Footage and images show Ogiek homes destroyed, some even burnt to the ground
Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains
Heavy rainfall predicted to keep affecting the region for the next three months with varying intensity
Wildlife crimes in Cameroon: Prosecution needs to be bolstered as poaching remains a menace despite measures
A staggering 24% of cases bear signs of corruption somewhere along the legal chain
Morocco should harness its abundant renewable energy potential for climate mitigation: IMF
This can reduce Morocco’s high reliance on imported fuels, give it comparative advantage in neighbouring markets that are embracing ...
Kenyan green court dismisses lawsuit challenging government decision to allow import of GM crops
Ruling likely to have far-reaching ramifications, including informing policy across the East and Central Africa region
Diversifying economy, focusing on climate resilience: Congo can reduce rural poverty by 40%, says World Bank
A $245 million investment in climate-smart agriculture can increase crop yields by 50% and cut emissions by 12 million tonnes ...
Emerging drug resistance in eastern Africa hinders fight against malaria
Most of the countries in Africa are not on track to achieving the goal of eliminating malaria in the ...
Teacher shortage: Sub-Saharan Africa needs 15 million new educators despite gap closing globally
Recruitment target hardly changed in the region since 2016
Gandhi Jayanti 2023: How the rural Transvaal was a crucible for the Mahatma’s most cherished ideals
Tolstoy Farm fell into decay during Apartheid but is now being revived
World’s biggest bat colony gathers in Zambia every year: We used artificial intelligence to count them
Agricultural developments, wind farm may adversely impact the bat population at Kasanka National Park
Gender gaps in agricultural sector cost Nigeria dearly
Report estimated forgone earnings from the gender gap in agricultural productivity at $2.3 billion annually
Heat stress, water scarcity threatening Zimbabwe elephants
Recent report shows high mortality rates of elephants peaking 10.47 per cent