COVID-19: Up to 49.2 million Africans could become extremely poor by 2021, says report

More than half of Africa least prepared to deal with pandemic according to African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement

COVID-19: Zimbabwe staring at ‘massive health crisis’

Southern African country does not have enough medical personnel; those trained are on strike

Just 4 doses of pain relievers available daily per million people in west, central Africa: UN

This means that people with severe pain, especially the terminally ill are most-affected in these regions

Locust invasion: FAO seeks $138 million for Africa — double of what it sought in January

Swarms present in 9 east African countries; unseasonal rain adds to worry

After 3 years of drought, Greater Horn of Africa to get early, heavy rains, courtesy El Nino

The forecast is reason for both cheer and concern in the region

COVID-19: After Rwanda, South Africa enters lockdown

Number of cases in South Africa jumped 6 times to 402 in 8 days

COVID-19 makes a basic meal unaffordable in sub-Saharan Africa

A basic plate of food now costs 186% of a person’s daily income in South Sudan 

Yellow fever burden to shift to central and east Africa by 2050: Study

Number of deaths to likely increase 25 per cent; projected to further accelerate in the two regions after 2050

Africa Climate Summit 2023: Renewable energy potential can make the continent energy self-sufficient, says Ruto

Continent’s renewable resources can help other nations achieve their net-zero strategies by 2050

Africa Protected Areas Congress calls for special aid for those affected by human-wildlife conflicts

Protected areas must be considered by Africa as the first option for climate adaptation and mitigation and must be reflected in the country’…

Horn of Africa has entered 6th consecutive wet season with no rain: UNHCR

In Somalia, 3.8 million people have been displaced as of February 28, 2023; close to 300,000 people could be newly displaced by July 2023 

Horn of Africa likely to witness failed rainy season for sixth consecutive time: International agencies

Humanitarian crisis brewing; communities will need years to recover from this historically severe drought

Omicron: South Africa health minister declares 4th wave of COVID-19

Joe Phaahla said there was a much steeper upward curve than had been seen in the last three waves

COVID-19 second wave in Africa more severe than first, confirms study

The continent may face a third wave as well, cautions a new study

In a first, 4 West African countries commit to cooperate on Senegalo-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin

The Senegalo-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin is the largest in West Africa; Four countries have now agreed to cooperate on sharing it peaceably, …

Africa witnesses 63% increase in number of zoonotic outbreaks in a decade

Zoonotic diseases accounted for half of the public health events in Africa in 2019, 2020

Natural resource extraction in Ghana needs tighter regulations, finds survey

Local communities deprived of their fair share of benefits, say participants

Climate-related health emergencies, disease outbreaks surge in Horn of Africa: WHO

Climate-related emergencies increased by 30% between 2011 and 2021

Africa must be priority if humanity is to conquer hunger; but it is only getting worse there

By 2030, Africa will be home to the largest number of undernourished people

Mauritius ranks first in Africa in Global Innovation Index 2021

But most African countries ranked low in the global index of 132 countries

Africa would need another 142 years to achieve gender equality

The disparity could cost the continent nearly US$700 billion by 2025

Maputo Protocol contributed towards Africa’s progress on gender equality, but growth uneven: Report

Protocol considered one of the world’s most progressive legal frameworks for women’s rights; was launched 20 years ago

Temperatures in northern Africa likely to rise between February and April despite La Nina

Eastern and southern regions of the continent may be wetter than usual  

Deaths due to heat in Middle East & North Africa likely to rise 60 times by end of century

Over 80% deaths can be prevented by limiting global warming to 2°C

Digital solutions could be key to end hunger in Africa: Report

Digitalisation for agriculture can increase agricultural output, raise employment opportunities