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Month: April 2023

Africa Investments 

African Development Bank, ILX sign partnership to mobilize European institutional capital for sustainable projects across Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
African Development Bank, ILX sign partnership to mobilize European institutional capital for sustainable projects across Africa | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie9- /sites/default/files/advagg_js/js__2nu-f_-MK33dRIQaWIdLP84wUiGzIZwBgGaMto4f2kY__2pkqXjBO9pMF06nUvX11DkMECNCM7M-5Qm_bWm0bC9k__IeYgW2ZnliT9LFrgfNYwPt5FQPaBOClcZZeRCrpYkxI.js#ie10+ <!– //–><!—-> African Development Bank Group Read More
Africa 

S.A: African debut of acclaimed production ‘The Head and the Load’

Village Reporter,
A man paces a 50-metre (yard) stage doing breathing exercises. Crew members chatter while putting together final touches to the set, as a pianist rehearses. Acclaimed South African artist William Kentridge’s play “The Head & The Load” puts a final touch for the piece much-awaited premier at the Joburg Theatre. “Being able to show it at home feels very important,” Kentridge… Read More
Africa 

More African countries set to approve malaria shot; 20 million doses ready in 2023

Village Reporter,
African countries are lining up to approve a new vaccine for malaria, with 20 million doses available for them to buy this year, the shot’s manufacturer told Reuters. This week, Nigeria’s pharmaceutical regulatory authority has joined Ghana in supporting the new R21 vaccine, making them the first countries globally to do so. This vaccine was developed by Oxford University scientists… Read More
Human Rights 

First Person: Aboriginal Australians suffer from ‘violent history’ and ongoing ‘institutional racism’

Village Reporter
Hannah McGlade represents the Kurin Minang Noongar people, at the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Ms. McGlade spoke to UN News at UN Headquarters, during the 2023 session of the Forum, which takes place between 17 and 28 April. “I’ve been an activist in my community sine I was young. I decided to study law because I thought that I… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Yemen health system ‘edging closer to collapse’ warns WHO

Global Author
Hopes are running high of an end to the intense fighting between a Saudi-backed coalition standing alongside Government forces, and Houthi rebels and their allies, which since 2015 has led the near total collapse of the economy, with tens of thousands killed, and 21.6 million in need of humanitarian assistance and protection this year, according to the UN. “Nevertheless, the… Read More
Africa 

Tunisian president slams critics following opposition leader’s arrest

Village Reporter,
Meeting with his Prime minister and other officials at the presidency Thursday (Apr. 20), Tunisia’s leader slammed foreign reactions following the detention of opposision leader Rached Ghannouchi. Following his arrest on Monday (Apr.19), the E.U had expressed concern saying that the ‘principle of political pluralism was essential for any democracy’ and an element making up “the basis of its partnership… Read More
Africa 

Top 10 African movies of all time, according to Chat GPT: Do you agree?

Village Reporter,
Africa has produced some of the most captivating and remarkable movies of all time. From heart-wrenching dramas to hilarious comedies, the continent’s rich and diverse cultures have inspired filmmakers to create masterpieces that have stood the test of time. Since the definition of a perfect movie can be subjective, Africanews turned to your “favourite” chatbot, GPT for the list of… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Accolades for Opaluwah, Chairman, Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria

Village Reporter,
I am concerned about the level of development of our country. I believe that we can achieve much more than our current level. We need to re-engineer our development strategies in order to catch up with the rest of the world ––Engnr. Samson Opaluwah, (Chairman CORBON). One of the most inspiring experiences of a journalist is coming into contact with,… Read More