Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week
Kinshasa (Africanews): Congo reported more than 1,000 new mpox cases in the last week as African health authorities asked for desperately needed vaccines to help fight its “growing” threat on the continent.
WHO takes action on Mpox virus as cases increase in Africa
Geneva (Africa News) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the chief of the World Health Organization, summoned an «emergency» meeting of international experts as cases of the most dangerous Mpox virus variant surge in African countries.
Moktar Gaouad: never again?
(Africa News Agency) April 7, 2024, marked the thirtieth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. It reminds us once again how the animality and brutality of human beings can easily resurface. Our worst instincts are never far away. The Tutsis were massacred by their Hutu neighbors, by those who smiled at them every day. By those with whom they had always coexisted.
Lagos Protests: Citizens React to Tinubu’s call for calm
Lagos (Africa News): Demonstrators in Lagos expressed their thoughts on an early request made by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to halt the weeks-long protests in the country against economic challenges.
Ethiopia: new prime destination for FDI in East Africa
Addis Ababa (ANA) According to the latest World Investment Report published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad), Ethiopia has become the leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in East Africa.
Africa & Diaspora Forum: Back to Africa, a bridge between two worlds
París (ANA) On September 28 and 29, 2024, the Palais des Congrès will host the Africa & Diaspora Forum: Back to Africa. This event aims to strengthen the ties between Africa and its diaspora while exploring the economic, cultural, and social opportunities that arise from these connections.
Tourism industry : new perspectives
Cape Town (ANA) After years marked by challenges and upheavals, the tourism industry in Africa seems to be regaining momentum. Recovery is gradually taking shape, driven by a combination of economic, environmental, and social factors.
