African Union urges civilians and soldiers to share power in Chad
N’DJAMENA, May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union called for civilian and military leaders in Chad to share power until elections can be organised following the death of President Idriss Deby and subsequent military takeover last month. While the AU repeated its earlier calls for a civilian-led transition to elections after 18 months, it said…
Read MoreCovid-19: Africa has much higher mortality rate for very ill patients – study
CAPE TOWN (South Africa), May 21 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Seriously ill Covid-19 patients in African countries are more likely to die than those on other continents, which could be because of a lack of critical care equipment, a study published Friday said. Africa’s populations have so far been less badly hit by the pandemic than other…
Read MoreInvasive species costing Africa $3.66 tn a year: study
ACCRA, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Invasive species introduced by human activity are costing African agriculture some $3.66 trillion every year — around 1.5 times the combined gross domestic product of all African countries — new research showed. Non-native species of weed, insect or worm can have catastrophic effects on farming, with just a single bug…
Read MoreMeet Africa’s female Chief Justices: Kenya’s Martha Koome joins list
NAIROBI, May 20 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The latest woman to make history as a head of the judiciary in an African nation is Martha Karambu Koome of Kenya. Her appointment was affirmed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday after the Judicial Service of Kenya and the National Assembly vetted and accepted her nomination to the post.…
Read MoreUS-Africa Military Collaboration Still Functions in a Virtual World
JOHANNESBURG – For 11 years, land forces chiefs in Africa and the U.S. Army have met annually at the African Land Forces Summit, a four-day event where the group discusses security threats on the continent and how these joint forces can tackle the threats together. Since then, the security landscape has changed significantly, and so…
Read MoreSummit on the Financing of African Economies, Paris, 18 May 2021: Declaration
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented economic crisis worldwide, with disastrous social consequences. After 25 years of continuous growth, Africa is severely hit and has suffered a recession in 2020. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that additional financing of up to $285 billion would be needed during 2021-25 for African countries to…
Read MoreWHO issues new guidance for research on genetically modified mosquitoes to fight malaria and other vector-borne diseases
Geneva, 19 May – New guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) sets essential standards to inform future research and development on genetically modified mosquitoes, particularly in addressing issues relating to ethics, safety, affordability and effectiveness. Malaria and other vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Zika, affect millions globally. More than 400 000 people a year…
Read MoreFrench Pres Macron hosts summit on post-Covid Africa finance
PARIS, May 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday hosts African leaders and chiefs of global financial institutions for a summit meeting that will seek to provide Africa with critical financing swept away by the Covid-19 pandemic. Africa has so far been less badly hit by the pandemic than other global regions — with…
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