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First Person: Health workers in Afghanistan brave safety fears, to continue treating the sick

Global Author
UN agencies have pledged to stay in the country, despite the recent takeover by the Taliban, and to support communities which even prior to recent events were in urgent need of aid. Dr Khali Ahmadi* told UN News in an exclusive interview from the Afghan capital Kabul, that he and other healthcare workers are continuing to work despite the lack… Read More
Africa Investments 

2021 Singapore Africa Business Forum: In Africa, challenges are the opportunities despite Covid-19

Elwin Mandowa,
The global Covid-19 pandemic should not dampen investor appetite in Africa. The continent remains an investment destination of choice despite the challenges, panelists at an opening session of the 2021 Africa Singapore Business Forum heard today. Trade between Singapore and Africa has been growing steadily over the past five years, with Singapore being among the top 10 investors in Africa.… Read More
Africa Investments 

Burkina Faso, a program to build resilience to food insecurity in the Sahel (P2RS)

Elwin Mandowa,
Though affected by the political upheavals in Burkina Faso, the Programme to Build Resilience to Food and Nutrition Insecurity in the Sahel (P2RS), created to “strengthen the resilience of vulnerable populations to food and nutrition insecurity by addressing the structural causes of acute and chronic food and nutrition crises,” has not deviated from its objectives. Focusing in particular on the… Read More
Africa Investments 

President Adesina to attend the Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021

Elwin Mandowa,
What: Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021 Who: African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina and Singapore Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam When: 23 August 2021 Where: Virtual President Adesina will take part in a conversation with Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore as part of the virtual Africa Singapore Business Forum 2021. The theme of the conversation is Leapfrogging the… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group Business Opportunities Seminar 2021

Elwin Mandowa,
What: 2021 Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar – Second Edition Who: The African Development Bank Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department When: Tuesday, 12 October 2021; 08:00-13:00 GMT (for Asia delegates)Wednesday, 13 October 2021; 11:00-16:00 GMT (for delegates in Africa, Americas, and Europe) Where: Virtual (Via Zoom) The Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Department (FIRM) of the African Development Bank will hold the second… Read More
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Beggars and hawkers banned in Nigeria’s Lagos state

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– – Street begging and hawking has been banned in Nigeria’s Lagos state as officials make efforts to bring an end to the menace. A special taskforce has now been formed by the state authorities to ensure that beggars and hawkers do not roam the streets. Authorities have linked the activities of some of the beggars and hawkers to crime… Read More
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Malware attacks in Africa surge, reach 85 million in just 6 months

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– – Kaspersky research highlights that malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the first half of 2021, when compared to the same period last year. This is a 5% increase in the region, as cybercriminals and hackers continue to focus on African countries considering digital transformation advancements and the increase… Read More
Development Health Advice 

COVID-19: Funding plea to combat Delta variant, call to suspend booster roll-out

Global Author
International efforts to slow the COVID-19 Delta variant have been hampered by its particularly virulent nature, which has led to hot spots of hospitalizations and deaths throughout regions with low vaccination levels and limited public health measures. Tedros insisted that there are solutions to the challenge, such as the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. However, this plan urgently needs an… Read More
Africa Investments 

Tanzanian farmers reap the benefits of rapid agricultural mechanization

Elwin Mandowa,
Farmers in Tanzania have benefited from rapid transformation, thanks to financial support from the African Development Fund to a national agricultural bank program. With the support, paddy rice farmers are reaping the benefits of improved access to farm inputs, including the supply of quality seeds and technology. “Nothing beats the power of a skilled, knowledgeable farmer who is equipped with… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Childhood cancer care in Africa hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

Global Author
Drastic measures to prevent coronavirus spread, and heightened focus by health systems on response, led to disruptions in other essential health services on the continent.  Cancer screening and treatment, including for childhood cancers, were hit especially hard.  ‘Truly heartbreaking’  A WHO survey found screening was affected in 46 per cent of countries, while 13 per cent reported a more than… Read More
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