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New non-state actors alliance calls to set up the African Medicines Agency
Ministers of Health from four African countries (Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt and Cabo Verde), representatives from international organizations, patient groups and the...
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Stop hijacking vaccines exports, scientists warn
Like pirates on high seas, developed nations are curtailing essential supply of COVID-19 vaccines to African nations; with the continent receiving less than 2%...
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Africa should produce vaccines on the continent
African Development Bank Group president, Akinwumi A. Adesina has again urged regional leaders to focus on vaccine production and access for the African continent...
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New ECA study shows Africa may not meet SDG7 targets
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) unveiled findings of a study titled “Energy Prices in Africa: Transition Towards Clean Energy for Africa’s Industrialization.”
The presentation,...
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Embedding and financing climate resilience underpins Africa’s recovery
The fifth African Climate Resilience Infrastructure Summit (ACRIS5), which was held virtually highlighted that integration of climate resilience in the design and implementation of...
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ECA commends Ethiopia’s strides in digitizing logistics sector
“Digitalization of logistics will be critical to match the demand and supply of transport services, thereby reducing the time and cost of delivering goods,”...
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Stop TB Partnership, Bamboo Capital Partners to re-imagine TB care
The Stop TB Partnership and Bamboo Capital Partners, an impact investing platform, signed a partnership agreement to support small- and medium-enterprises and start-ups, particularly...
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Reconstruction and rehabilitation of post conflict areas should be child-centred
To mark the Day of the African Child, held this year under the theme “30 years after the adoption of the Charter (ACRWR): Accelerate...