Source: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00088346.html Several African countries are making strides in eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), encompassing 17 diseases affecting tropical regions. NTDs disproportionately impact the poorest populations in Africa, causing disfigurement, debilitation, and death, along with social stigma. Nigeria, with an astounding quarter of Africa’s affected population, eliminated Guinea worm disease in January 2023. Preceding this, Togo achieved a remarkable milestone… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202401120373.html South African Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, has expressed concerns at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), fearing the destruction of Palestinians without international intervention. South Africa presented a genocide case against Israel, likening its actions to the Rwandan genocide. Lamola urged the ICJ to intervene and halt the ongoing Gaza massacre, emphasizing the potential for… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202401110271.html In Mogadishu, a large crowd voiced their opposition to the sea access agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland. Protesters, joined by government figures, denounced the deal, accusing Ethiopia of interference and attempting to divide Somalia. While there was no violence, citizens of Somalia expressed their concern for the new deal, with signs like “Somali belong to Somalia” and “our… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312140078.html Cabinet has approved a proposal for a multimillion-dollar water treatment plant in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, to sell water to Musina, South Africa, addressing Musina’s persistent water issues. The proposal is crucial for the development of the towns, as they are both located near a major trade corridor and share challenges in health, infrastructure, and amenities. The amendment to the… Read more »
The African Development Fund, an organization which contributes to reducing poverty in Africa, has granted Benin a €38.84 million loan to initiate the Economic Governance and Private Sector Development Support Programme. This initiative seeks to elevate the private sector’s role in Benin’s economy by improving the business environment, which will further develop the agri-food sector and promote climate action. The… Read more »
Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202312120279.html Many African states have been grappling with economic challenges such as COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, however another conflict could be on the rise: The Israel-Hamas conflict. This conflict, despite being in the neighboring region of the Middle East, poses a significant threat to the economies of African states, as a significant escalation in the Israel-Hamas conflict could… Read more »
