The Board of Governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, has approved a capital increase of 117 billion dollars to further support Nigeria and other countries on the continent.
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African Leaders have advocated for a reform of financial architecture that integrates climate change and public finance to liberate Africa.
Stakeholders have urged Heads of State and Government in Africa to scale up the provision of free school meals inspite of economic challenges.
One of the key areas where AI is poised to make a substantial impact is healthcare. With AI-powered diagnostics, predictive analytics, and telemedicine solutions, healthcare delivery in Africa is likely to become more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective. For instance, AI algorithms can analyze medical imaging data to detect diseases earlier than existing methods, leading to better treatment outcomes and reduced healthcare disparities.
World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that droughts and floods in southern Africa stemming from El Niño have left millions of people food insecure.
Ministers of Health, Finance and Trade, experts and development partners in Africa have adopted an approach that would advance healthcare access and industrialisation, and ensure economic and health security on the continent.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has expressed concern for thousands of refugees and other displaced individuals, who were forced to flee their homes following the downpour.
Stakeholders have advocated strongly the need for emergency attention to tackle the burden of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Africa.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) will become the leading cause of mortality in Africa by 2030…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has canvassed for reliable seasonal forecasts for the African sib-regions to mitigate impact of climate…