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Women’s economic empowerment critical for sustainable post-Covid recovery, African Development Bank country gender profiles show

Elwin Mandowa,
African women are still disproportionately affected by poverty, and the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating gender inequalities, according to new African country gender profiles developed by the African Development Bank. The profiles also found that gender stereotypes are present in most countries and have a negative impact on women’s lives and livelihoods. Some of these impacts include a rise in gender-based… Read More
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Risky business: COVID-19 and safety at work

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The world of work has been upended by COVID-19, and the effects are likely to be long-lasting. Before the pandemic, there were some 260 million home-based workers (not including domestic or care workers). The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that figure could have doubled, with as many as one in three workers remote working in North America and Europe, and one… Read More
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Key workers need greater protections amidst COVID fight, new ILO report warns

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A new report by the ILO, released to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work, found that 7,000 health workers have died since the outbreak of the crisis, while 136 million health and social care workers are at risk of contracting COVID-19 through work. The document, Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises. Invest now in resilient OSH (Occupation… Read More
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Banker-turned-poultry farmer becomes champion for African agriculture

Elwin Mandowa,
When Ayotomiwa Yinka Ogunsua got a job as a loan officer at a microfinance bank in Ibadan, Nigeria, after graduating university, he thought he’d done well for himself. Then, he spotted an online advertisement for a youth agricultural training program and signed up, owing to his interest in farming as a hobby. Selected to interview for a place in the… Read More
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New reports from African Development Bank, FAO and CGIAR showcase digital agriculture opportunities

Elwin Mandowa,
Drones, satellites, geographic information systems, weather stations and advanced analytics are some of the most promising technologies for providing solutions to Africa’s agricultural challenges, according to the joint Digital Agricultural Profiles carried out by the African Development Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and CGIAR in three countries. The profiles, covering Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda and… Read More
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New UN-led global immunization push aims to save more than 50 million lives

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“Even before the pandemic, there were worrying signs that we were beginning to lose ground in the fight against preventable child illness, with 20 million children already missing out on critical vaccinations”, said Henrietta Fore, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director.  According to UNICEF, disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of 2020 meant that vaccine deliveries fell from… Read More
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Ghana panics after China begins exporting cocoa beans

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– – Some Ghanaians are panicking over reports of the Chinese entry into the cocoa industry. The Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences recently reported that the Chinese island of Hainan has exported cocoa beans to Belgium. The first consignment of 500 kg of cocoa beans amounted to some $3,600. Ghana’s COCOBOD, the agency that handles issues related to cocoa farming and… Read More
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Ghanaians sign petition to stop government from borrowing

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– – Ghanaians have been signing an online petition that seeks to stop their government from taking loans from European Fund managers. The petition which was started by a renowned economist and businessman, Dr. Kofi Amoah said “Ghana is presently overburdened with loans.” Ghana’s Debt Load is akin to “We are the World” moment when MichaelJackson with top musicians composed… Read More
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Iraq: UN representative calls for ‘stronger protection measures’ after fatal fire in COVID hospital

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Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert offered her deepest condolences to the families of the scores of people who lost their lives during a blaze that erupted at the Ibn Khatib hospital on Saturday night and wished the 100-plus injured a full and speedy recovery. According to reports, the accident was caused by the explosion of an oxygen tank. Tragedy in the making  Iraq’s… Read More
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A ‘malaria-free future’ is possible, UN chief says on international day

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“We commend all countries that have reached the ambitious target of zero malaria”, said Secretary-General António Guterres.   “Together, they are showing the world that a malaria-free future is possible”.  Tomorrow is #WorldMalariaDay. The world has made great progress in reducing malaria cases & deaths, but the pace has stalled in many high #malaria burden African countries. Professor Francis Omaswa?? shares… Read More
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