24 million people live with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa
More than 24 million people are living with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa, Dr Gloria Ani-Asamoah, a Family Physician, Korle-Bu Polyclinic, and Merck Foundation alumni, has disclosed. Dr Ani-Asamoah, speaking at a day’s training workshop for journalists, said out of the 24 million, type 2 diabetes (caused by insufficient production of insulin or the inability of […]
Policy-space for Industrialisation – a key determinant for Africa’s development: K.T. Hammond
The Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond, has called for policy space to facilitate Africa’s industrialisation agenda. In a meeting with Ms. Rebecca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva as part of a working visit, K.T. Hammond emphasised the importance of securing requisite flexibilities in trade […]
President Akufo-Addo, global leadership discuss irregular migration, conflicts in Africa
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the global community should collaborate to address migration issues objectively for the benefit of humanity. “The fullest potential and benefits of human migration will remain elusive in the absence of effective international cooperation and greater solidarity,” he stated. The President noted that the combined effects of demographic trends in […]
Tiwa Savage files police complaint against Davido
Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has filed a police complaint against fellow singer Davido, in which she alleges that he bullied and threatened her. Tensions between the two prominent musicians reportedly began last month after Tiwa shared a picture of herself and the mother of one of Davido’s children on her Instagram story. In her police […]
End dumping of inefficient appliances with obsolete refrigerants in Africa – COP28 Stakeholders
Story By: Mabel Adorkor Annang Exporters of inefficient and used appliances like air conditioners have been urged to adhere to standards regulating cooling appliances. This is to aid in achieving Net-Zero goals, reduce consumer costs, and end the dumping of such products in Africa. The call was made on the sidelines of COP28 when the […]
Nigeria aims to build Africa’s largest e-bus fleet
Nigeria aims to have the largest fleet of electric public transport buses in Africa, a minister has told the COP28 summit. Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar made the comments after President Bola Tinubu told the UN conference, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, that Nigeria plans to roll out 100 electric buses. Quoted by local […]
Roadside explosion hits bus in central Mali
At least two people were seriously injured after a minibus hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in Bankass Cercle, Bandiagara Commune, in Mali’s central Mopti Region, local media reported. The incident happened on Monday but was only reported on Tuesday. The driver of the minibus and his apprentice were reportedly injured. The explosion also left […]
Clean Energy Access; £40 million awarded to innovators paving the way in Africa, Asia, and Indo-Pacific – COP 28
By: Oforiwa Darko Although access to energy has increased in sub-Saharan Africa in recent years, it remains low, as more than 50% of the region’s population still lacks access to electricity. This low access to energy has implications on health, education, poverty reduction and sustainable development, according to a report by UNCTAD. For example, lack […]
Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption
A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. It found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself, but acquitted him on other charges. The court also ordered the confiscation of his illegally acquired assets. Aziz, 66, was elected president in […]
UNCITRAL countries urged to contribute to formulation of international trade laws in Africa
Deputy Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Diana Asonaba Dapaah has called for active participation of countries that are members of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, UNCITRAL to contribute to the formulation of international trade laws in Africa. According to her, this will pave the way for a prosperous and just future […]
