Africa
UN: West and Central Africa Experiences Deepening Food Crisis
December 21, 2024
UN: West and Central Africa Experiences Deepening Food Crisis
Over 40 million people in West and Central Africa are struggling with food insecurity during the 2024 post-harvest season, a number projected to rise to 52.7 million by mid-2025, Reliefweb.com reported yesterday. This includes 3.4 million facing emergency hunger levels.…
Facebook moderators in Kenya diagnosed with PTSD from graphic content
December 19, 2024
Facebook moderators in Kenya diagnosed with PTSD from graphic content
Over 140 content moderators employed by a Meta contractor in Kenya have been diagnosed with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a report by The Guardian. The moderators, who worked…
UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab Terror Group
December 16, 2024
UN Security Council Extends Sanctions Against Al-Shabaab Terror Group
The UN Security Council has voted to renew sanctions against the al-Shabaab terror group in Somalia, extending them until February 28, 2025, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The resolution, proposed by the UK, received unanimous support from all 15 members of…
Poverty pushes Nigerian children into hazardous lithium mining
December 15, 2024
Poverty pushes Nigerian children into hazardous lithium mining
In northern Nigeria, children are being drawn into hazardous work in the country’s unregulated lithium mining sector, Euronews reported on Friday. In areas like Pasali village in Nasarawa State, children sort and bag rocks, often working in teams that handle…
WHO Report: 150 Million Africans Driven into Poverty by Healthcare Costs
December 14, 2024
WHO Report: 150 Million Africans Driven into Poverty by Healthcare Costs
A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report reveals that over 150 million people in Africa are being pushed into poverty due to high medical expenses, Xinhua reported. The report, titled “Towards Universal Health Coverage in the WHO Africa Region: Tracking…
Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead
December 10, 2024
Terrorist Attack in Niger Leaves 21 Civilians Dead
Armed attackers on motorcycles killed at least 21 civilians in Niger, Reuters reported citing the military. The assault occurred last Thursday near Tera, approximately 175 km west of Niamey, close to the Burkina Faso border. The targeted vehicle was a…
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
December 9, 2024
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
Morocco has made a significant breakthrough by producing Africa’s first mpox test kits, developed by the startup Moldiag, Arab News reported today. This initiative aims to reduce the continent’s reliance on imported medical supplies, a challenge highlighted during the COVID-19…
UNECA Launches Statistical Tool to Enhance Trade Integration in Africa
December 7, 2024
UNECA Launches Statistical Tool to Enhance Trade Integration in Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has unveiled a new statistical tool, the African Continental Input-Output Table (AfCIOT), aimed at strengthening trade integration across the continent, Xinhua reported yesterday. Launched on Friday, December 6, the AfCIOT is designed…
UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa
December 6, 2024
UNICEF Appeals for $1.2 Billion to Support 51 Million Children in Eastern and Southern Africa
UNICEF has launched a critical appeal for USD 1.2 billion to address the urgent needs of 51 million children affected by a series of escalating crises in Eastern and Southern Africa. The UNICEF appeal, as reported by Reliefweb.com, highlights a…
HRW Calls on Ethiopia to immediately reverse suspension of 3 human rights organizations
December 4, 2024
HRW Calls on Ethiopia to immediately reverse suspension of 3 human rights organizations
Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Ethiopian authorities on Monday, December 2, to reverse the suspension of three human rights organizations: the Center for the Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD), the Association for Human Rights in Ethiopia (AHRE), and Lawyers…