African civil society organizations highlight key agrifood systems issues in the region

African civil society organizations meet and adopt a joint declaration ahead of FAO Regional Conference for Africa (ARC32) The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and other shocks hit the food security status and livelihoods of the most vulnerable populations the hardest – that was the central theme in a declaration at the end of a two-day regional consultation by civil…

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Dire impact from floods in South Sudan as new wet season looms

33 out of 79 counties have been badly affected by the flood waters, which have not significantly subsided since the last wet season  Flooding and displacement in South Sudan are expected to worsen when the wet season begins in around a month, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday. “Urgent action is needed to protect already vulnerable populations…

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Dire impact from floods in South Sudan as new wet season looms

33 out of 79 counties have been badly affected by the flood waters, which have not significantly subsided since the last wet season  Flooding and displacement in South Sudan are expected to worsen when the wet season begins in around a month, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, warned on Tuesday. “Urgent action is needed to protect already vulnerable populations…

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UK backs Africa’s ambitious continental free trade initiative

The UK is to support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area UK launches programme of up to £35m to support negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCTFA is expected to lift 30 million people out of extreme poverty, create jobs, and provide new commercial opportunities for businesses across Africa and…

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Introducing the 22 African Women Who Have Served as Head of State

Africa.com defines Women Heads of State as women who have served as president or prime minister, including Heads of State and Heads of Government The role that women should play in shaping Africa’s present and future was a key theme from speakers of the Women Heads of State Initiative, co-convened by Africa.com and Coca-Cola Africa. The event introduced the world to the…

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Huawei-Backed Cable Linking China, Europe, Africa Lands in Kenya

A $425 million undersea cable connecting China to Europe and Africa, which counts Huawei Technologies Co. as shareholder, has landed in Kenya. The 15,000-kilometer (9,320-mile) Peace cable is part of Beijing’s so-called Digital Silk Road initiative that involves deploying information and communication technology infrastructure to boost trade and investment between the Asian economy and the rest of the world….

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Uganda decries lack of funds to host refugees

Refugees and Disaster Preparedness Minister Hillary Onek told The EastAfrican that without more funding, the country could no longer afford to cater for the growing number of refugees. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of Congolese seeking refuge in Uganda from DRC has increased in recent months following renewed attacks by militia on civilian populations in eastern…

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How DR Congo admission to EAC will expand bloc

EAC population will rise to 275 million from 183 million, which is the current total population of the existing six partner states. This will make EAC one of the largest trading blocs in Africa, opening a corridor from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic coast. While the EAC has a combined nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $220 billion,…

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Tanzania moves to shield itself from Ukraine war fallout

BoT says Tanzania is closely monitoring the situation in Eastern Europe so that the country can take appropriate measures to cushion the economy against the impact of tensions in that part of the world Tanzania is keeping a close eye on developments in Eastern Europe so that the country can take appropriate measures to cushion its economy against the…

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Egypt to launch energy transition in Africa initiative at COP27

Egypt, the hosts of COP27 (United Nations Climate Change Conference), will launch an initiative to develop the energy transition in Africa at the yearly gathering. Petroleum Minister Tareq el Mulla said the initiative is being prepared in cooperation with the African Union (AU) and African energy ministers. This was announced at a ministerial discussion session held under the theme…

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