The West and Central Africa Wheat Development Network (WECAWheat), says it is intensifying efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in wheat production in the region.
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UNICEF has issued an urgent appeal for nearly $59 million to support efforts to halt the rapid spread of mpox in six African countries including Burundi, where youngsters have been impacted the most.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa remained uncontrolled, with rising cases reported in several countries.
The global vaccine group Gavi has ordered 500,000 mpox vaccine doses from the German-Danish company Bavarian Nordic.
The Data Lab, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the African Youth Employment Clock in Nigeria, to create 30 million jobs across Africa by 2030.
The Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has warned that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is becoming a greater threat to Africa than HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined.
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, shedding light on the pivotal role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in transforming food systems across the continent.
The Managing Director, Remita Payment Services Ltd. (RPSL), Mr Deremi Atanda, has emphasised the important role of robust digital infrastructure in driving Africa’s economic growth.
China has underscored the need for Africa to be included in the global green transition process to effectively tackle environmental and climate challenges.
Experts have called for a unified action to secure scaled-up climate finance for Africa.