Tag: #Africa
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DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK: DEATHS EXCEED 3,200, AS AID AGENCIES URGE STRONGER SUPPORT
The United Nations (UN) says more than 3,200 people have died from the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as humanitarian agencies call for increased international support to contain the disease. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, on Tuesday September 8, said the DRC government, the World Health Organisation (WHO), Africa CDC and…
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CLIMATE ACTION: ONUIGBO CALLS FOR STRONGER AFRICAN LEADERSHIP
Former lawmaker Sam Onuigbo, sponsor of Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, has called on African countries to take greater control of the continent’s climate agenda and shape policies that determine its environmental and economic future. Onuigbo made the call on Monday, September 7, at the 14th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIV),…
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EXPERTS SEEK CLIMATE FINANCE FOR WOMEN, FARMERS, MSMEs
Financial sector stakeholders have called for climate-finance models that better address the needs of women, smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), rather than relying solely on conventional lending approaches. They made the call, on Thursday September 3, at the Africa Inclusive Climate Finance Conference organised by LAPO Microfinance Bank in partnership with…
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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DR CONGO REMAINS EXTREMELY SERIOUS — AFRICA CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as extremely serious, saying the disease continues to spread despite response efforts by the government and its partners. In a post on its official X account on Thursday September 3, Africa CDC…
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DRC REOPENS EBOLA-HIT SCHOOLS, SUSPENDS REMOTE LEARNING
Schools have reopened in Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with authorities reversing plans for remote learning in high-risk zones. The move followed concerns that prolonged distance learning could leave pupils in affected communities academically behind their peers. Government data showed that the outbreak had recorded more than 6,000 confirmed cases and…
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AFRICA GOVERNMENTS URGED TO MAKE DEMENTIA CARE A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY
African governments have been urged to make dementia a public health priority, with experts warning that the condition remains largely neglected across the continent. Dr Oma Iyoko, Chairperson of Dementia Africa, made the call on Wednesday September 2 at the inaugural Dementia Africa Conference 2026 in Abuja. Iyoko said Africa needed coordinated systems for dementia…
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UBER EXITS NIGERIA, UGANDA RIDE-HAILING MARKETS
Uber has announced the discontinuation of its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September 2, following a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa. Uber’s Head of Communications for East and West Africa, Lorraine Onduru, said the decision was limited to the two countries and would not affect the company’s…
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WHO: AFRICAN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE CAN SUPPORT UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for greater investment in research, regulation and innovation to unlock the potential of African traditional medicine and strengthen healthcare delivery across the continent. WHO made the call on Monday as Africa marked the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day, themed “Reflection on research and development efforts of traditional medicine…
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NIGERIA URGES A.U. TO STRENGHTEN FUNDING FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Nigeria has urged the African Union (AU) to develop innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms to strengthen the continent’s ability to prevent and resolve conflicts. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call at the 26th Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Council in Luanda, Angola, stressing that African-led peace operations require predictable and…
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GBV SURVIVORS NEED MORE THAN SYMPATHY — THEY NEED SYSTEMS THAT WORK
A woman facing abuse cannot rebuild her life on counselling alone. She may also need a safe home, an income, childcare, medical treatment—and institutions prepared to protect her. Three recent publications on gender-based violence in Africa deliver one unmistakable message: surviving violence is not a single event. It is a difficult journey shaped by poverty,…
