Tag: African
African governments have not shown much commitment to research – Prof. Awandare
Professor Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, Director of West African Centre for Cell Biology and Infectious Pathogens at the University of Ghana has bemoaned Africa’s...
China proves true friendship with Africa in times of challenges – AU official
China has proved itself a true friend of Africa by displaying its continued solidarity with African people in times of challenges, said the Deputy...
Study says African indigenous cattle more resilient to climatic shocks, diseases
The genetic make-up of indigenous cattle found in the Sub-Saharan African region is more resilient to climatic shocks and diseases, a study launched...
African campaigners urge action on climate change
Green advocates drawn from the sub-Saharan African region on Friday renewed call for robust action on the climate crisis in order to hasten post-pandemic...
Zambia to conduct survey on outbreak of African migratory locusts
Zambia's cabinet has called for the undertaking of a comprehensive surveillance exercise to establish the extent of the infestation of the African migratory locusts,...
African top high jumper Sawe calls on world stars to grace Kip Keino Classic
After making remarkable progress to join elite high jumpers in the world, Kenyan Mathew Sawe has put the Nairobi Continental Tour slated for October...
First case of African swine fever in Germany found in wild boar
The first case of the African swine fever (ASF) was detected in northern Germany, Minister of Food and Agriculture Julia Kloeckner announced during...
African CEOs believe intra-Africa trade will increase over next 12 months: survey
More than 70 percent of African CEOs believe intra-Africa trade will increase over the next 12 months, says a survey released on Thursday.
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African executives say cyber threats rise during COVID-19 era
The threat of attack on digital infrastructure owned by Africa-based enterprises has increased during the COVID-19 era, executives said during a virtual briefing on...
African countries conduct over 11.8million COVID-19 tests so far – Africa CDC
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Wednesday said that African countries have conducted more than 11.8 million COVID-19...
South African MPs debate rising farm murders
South African Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday started a heated debate on the issue of farm murders as the recent scourge of farm...
Ghana to host African Development Bank 2021 AGM
Ghana will host the African Development Bank’s next Annual Meetings in May 2021, it was announced Thursday, at the end of the Group’s 2020...
Africa CDC says 5 African countries account for 72 percent of COVID-19 cases in...
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday disclosed five African countries account for 72 percent of all COVID-19...
African campaigner calls for ban on wildlife trade
The international community should impose a ban on trade in wildlife products amid threats to ecosystems and spread of zoonotic diseases, an African campaigner...
African mobile phone market shipments fall due to COVID-19 impact
African mobile phone shipments declined by 6.0 percent quarter on quarter in the second quarter but Chinese smartphone brands still continued to lead the...
African businesses shifting towards new technologies in response to COVID-19 pandemic – UN report
African businesses are shifting towards new technologies in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report published by the United Nations...
Africa CDC says 15 African countries report more than 10,000 COVID-19 cases
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Tuesday said some 15 African countries have so far reported more than...
Africa CDC says 32 African countries report less than 5,000 COVID-19 cases
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Monday said some 32 African countries have so far reported less than 5,000...
Chinese, African people stick together in collaboration amid epidemic
On the evening of June 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19 in Beijing, where he gave...
Solutions to Africa’s problems reside within Africa itself
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as African Union (AU) chairperson, on Monday stressed the role of African countries in resolving African...
African countries urged to deepen business ties with China amid COVID-19
African countries have been urged to strengthen business and economic activities with China in order to tap into the booming Sino-Africa trade relations to...
Mass COVID-19 testing in Africa a key to flatten the curve
Governments across the Sub-Saharan African region should partner with industry and multilateral lenders to boost large-scale testing of COVID-19 disease and halt its spread...
South African President calls for debt cancellations for poor African countries to aid coronavirus...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday called for lifting the waiver of interest payments and possible cancellation of debt for Africa's low-income countries...
African, Chinese healthcare experts share experiences in containing COVID-19
Healthcare experts from the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union (AU) member states held discussion with Chinese...
African swine fever kills 61 pigs in Namibia
A total of 61 pigs have died of African swine fever (ASF) with over 190 pigs reported to have contracted the disease in northern...
Athletes Prepare For 2020 Kwahu Marathon And Future Long Distance Races
“We love to run, that is what we see as our passion, and we want to become national, African and world champions, that is...
Experts urge Africa to explore “huge” aviation industry potential to spur connectivity
African aviation sector experts and policymakers on Wednesday called for concerted efforts to harness the African continent's "huge potential" in the aviation industry sector...
Ghana to host African Ministers of Trade in Accra
PRESS STATEMENT – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GHANA HOSTS AFRICAN MINISTERS OF TRADE IN ACCRA
The Government of the Republic of Ghana, under the auspices of...
Childlessness is not uselessness
Most Ghanaians, like in other African or world jurisdictions see children as the ultimate fruits of their marriages, irrespective of other advantages.
In that...
African cities yet to tap into revenue opportunities offered by rapid urbanization
African cities are yet to tap into revenue opportunities offered by rapid urbanization, a new UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) report revealed on...