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Africa Sports World 

How African Sports are Shaping a New Generation of Athletes

Elwin Mandowa, , ,
African sports have been rising recently, with more African athletes participating in major global sporting events. From long-distance runners to footballers, there is no denying that African athletes are making their mark on the sports world. This newfound enthusiasm for sports has led to increased participation levels across the continent and greater investment in infrastructure and facilities. Moreover, the sports… Read More
Africa Investments 

In South Africa, medical trains boost mental health services to rural communities

Elwin Mandowa,
The observance of World Mental Health Day in October, gave us a chance to reflect on the transformative impact of Transnet’s Phelophepa medical train on mental health services in South Africa. Phelophepa has been providing healthcare to rural communities in South Africa for more than 20 years. Darling, Western Cape, South Africa The early morning air is cool and nippy,… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank to launch inaugural Africa’s Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook report

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Launch of first Africa’s Macro-Economic Performance and Outlook report (2023) Who: African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina; Côte d’Ivoire Minister of Planning and Development Ms. Niale Kaba ; policymakers and experts When: Thursday, 19 January, 10.00 – 12.00 GMT Where:  African Development Bank Group Headquarters (CCIA), Abidjan, and virtual The African Development Bank Group will launch the inaugural… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

New strain of gonorrhoea detected in Kenya’s Nairobi

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
Researchers from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) have detected a new strain of gonorrhoea. They say the new strain of the sexually transmitted disease is resistant to standard antibiotics and is circulating in the capital, Nairobi. The researchers say the new strain is popular especially among female sex workers in the city. Over 350 sex workers from one clinic… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: 8 students dismissed for insulting the president

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Eight students in Ghana have been sacked by their school for insulting the country’s president, Nana Akufo-Addo, local media reported. The students from the Chiana Senior High School in the Upper East Region of the country had earlier been placed on suspension for the alleged act. The Ghana Education Service (GES) announced their dismissal after launching an investigation into the… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Court rules against barring unmarried pregnant police officers

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
A Nigerian court has struck out a police regulation that bars unmarried female officers from getting pregnant. A judge ruled that the regulation, which calls for the dismissal of any unmarried officer who gets pregnant, was “discriminatory, illegal, null and void”. Last year a federal high court upheld the police force’s decision to sack an unmarried officer who fell pregnant… Read More
Africa Featured West Africa World 

Benin opposition returns to parliament after wins in polls

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
The opposition in Benin has made a comeback to the country’s parliament after winning 28 seats, provisional results from Sunday’s poll showed. Benin’s opposition was absent from the parliament for four years. The 2019 legislative polls were marred by controversy after the country’s electoral commission blocked all opposition parties from contesting. Not having an opposition party in parliament meant no… Read More
Africa Investments 

Dakar 2 Summit – Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience

Elwin Mandowa,
WHAT:    Dakar 2 Summit – Feed Africa: Food Sovereignty and Resilience WHO:     The African Development Bank Group, Government of Senegal, the African Union Commission WHEN:   25-27 January 2023 WHERE: Dakar, Senegal Abdou Diouf International Conference Center (CICAD), Diamniadio “We call for a global coalition of efforts around Africa to unlock its immense agricultural potential to become a global destination for… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: State funeral for activist tortured to death under Jammeh

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
The Gambia has held a state funeral for the opposition activist Ebrima Solo Sandeng – who was tortured to death under former president, Yahya Jammeh nearly seven years ago. Sandeng’s body was wrapped in a mattress and buried in a detention facility 48 hours after his arrest in April 2016. As a senior member of the opposition United Democratic Party,… Read More
Africa Investments 

The African Development Bank Group’s $140,000 AgriPitch Competition names 25 finalists vying for top prizes

Elwin Mandowa,
Twenty-five youth-led agriculture sector companies from 14 African countries have advanced to the finalist round of the African Development Bank Group’s 2022 AgriPitch Competition. The Bank, in collaboration with the implementing lead Private Equity Support and partner organizations Eldohub and the Private Finance Advisory Network, announced the 25 finalists for the Competition that will award $140,000 in grants and business… Read More
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