Over 100 Killed in Paramilitary Forces Attack on Sudanese Village
KHARTOUM, June 6 (Xinhua) — More than 100 people have been killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a village in central Sudan’s Gezira State, according to the local resistance committee. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have yet to respond to the incident. The RSF stated that its fighters targeted […]
U.S. Sees Growing Trend In Holding Big Oil Companies Liable For Climate Change
The poll showed that human health and environmental concerns drove public support for lawsuits.
Op-Ed: Who Will Save Sudan’s Children from Malnutrition Amid Escalating Conflict?
The children of Sudan are facing an unparalleled crisis as malnutrition rates soar in the midst of a relentless conflict. Recent analyses reveal that the war has intensified the root causes of child malnutrition, including inadequate access to nutritious food, clean drinking water, and proper sanitation. The massive displacement of families fleeing violence exacerbates these […]
Korea Pledges $14 Billion in Export Financing for African Investments at Landmark Summit
A total of 48 African countries were represented at the summit by various dignitaries, including presidents, kings, prime ministers, vice presidents, and ministers, to discuss the theme, “The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity.”
Why Africa Needs More Community Health Workers
Twenty countries, including Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia, had a chance to work on possible budgets for their community health workers’ initiatives.
Chad Leads African Nations in Worker Stress as Economic Challenges Persist
Economic instability and social challenges significantly contribute to the high stress levels among workers in Chad.
Sudan’s Children Face Severe Malnutrition Amid Escalating War: Urgent Action Needed
The children of Sudan are facing a dire crisis as malnutrition rates soar amid the ongoing war. A recent analysis highlights that the conflict has exacerbated the drivers of child malnutrition, including lack of access to nutritious food, safe drinking water, and sanitation. The situation is compounded by massive population displacement as families flee the […]
Op-ed: Africa’s Role Amid Governance Disillusionment
On the global stage, we are witnessing geopolitical contestations. Climate change, the impact of COVID-19 and conflict in the Ukraine and Gaza continue to generate seismic shifts the world over. The reverberations of these shifts are felt whenever leaders gather, and the recent African Union Summit in Addis Ababa was no exception. In recent conversations around […]
Why Africa’s Economy Fell to 3.1 Percent, Down from 4.1 Percent
Africa’s average economic growth in 2023 fell to an estimated 3.1 percent, down from 4.1 percent the previous year, as successive shocks weakened post-pandemic gains, according to a report released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Thursday. The report, African Economic Outlook 2024, attributed the decrease to several factors, including persistently high food and […]
AFDB President hails Kenya’s Ruto for Largest Investment Commitment
The USD 100 million, equivalent to Ksh.13.2 billion, will be invested in the Africa Development Bank, Afreximbank, and the Trade Development Bank.