Articles for Continent Africa

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
2 weeks ago

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

Associated Press  

TAMESNA, Morocco — After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies. Moroccan startup Moldiag began developing mpox tests after the World Health Organization declared the virus a global emergency in August. The Africa CDC’s acting director for laboratory diagnostics and systems, Yenew Tebeje, said …

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Framework unveiled to strengthen surveillance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Framework unveiled to strengthen surveillance

China Daily  

In response to the challenge of the emerging and reemerging infectious diseases across the continent, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, or Africa CDC, has developed a continental strategic framework to strengthen cross-border surveillance, coordination and information sharing among African Union member states. The framework will enhance coordination and governance, build capacities at points of entry, improve data-sharing mechanisms, …

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Chinese visitors answer Africa's call of the wild
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese visitors answer Africa's call of the wild

China Daily  

Visitors from China pose for a photo in front of the Giza Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, in October. Also, higher prices for flight tickets, accommodation and short-range transport within the continent, may also hamper its tourism growth," he said, adding that language barriers caused by many African countries using French, may be an additional inconvenience for Chinese travelers. "Many African …

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Continent of attractions
4 months ago

Continent of attractions

China Daily  

Chinese tourists at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. "Chinese travelers' footprints have been expanding in Africa, covering more destinations and with more in-depth and diversified travel experiences," Xu says. In addition to traditional destinations like South Africa, Kenya and Egypt, an increasing number of Chinese travelers have made inroads into southern African countries, such as Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, …

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As 2023 draws to close, Biden’s promised visit to Africa shows no signs of happening yet
1 year, 1 month ago

As 2023 draws to close, Biden’s promised visit to Africa shows no signs of happening yet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden promised to visit Africa this year, but 2023 is drawing to a close with no trip in sight yet. “I’m looking forward to seeing many of you in your home countries.” Mvemba Dizolele, director of the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said that if Biden failed to go to the …

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Africa seeks united front on climate
1 year, 3 months ago

Africa seeks united front on climate

China Daily  

Kenyan President William Ruto and African Union Commission Chairman Moussa Faki take photos with young representatives during the Africa Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi on Wednesday. ANDREW KASUKU/GETTY IMAGES Continent can use natural resources to reverse warming crisis, analysts say Though Africa expects developed countries to honor their annual pledges for climate action in developing …

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EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent
1 year, 3 months ago

EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent

The Independent  

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Country has key role in Africa's industrial growth
1 year, 7 months ago

Country has key role in Africa's industrial growth

China Daily  

For decades, Africa's industrial development — either as a concept or in practice — has featured in all bilateral and multilateral engagements at regional, continental and global levels. In 2008, during a summit themed "the industrialization of Africa", African leaders endorsed and adopted the plan of action for the accelerated industrial development for Africa. However, despite having vast natural resources, …

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Hard bargains, no lectures: What Africa needs at Biden’s summit
2 years ago

Hard bargains, no lectures: What Africa needs at Biden’s summit

Al Jazeera  

The US knows what it wants from Africa — it is not democracy. For all its challenges, Africa’s global stature is at its most attractive in modern history – and our leaders must drive a hard financial bargain with the US, extracting maximum value for the continent through their negotiations and discussions with Washington. The US and European Union covet …

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Japan PM Vows to Push for Permanent African Seat on UNSC, Day After Announcing Major Finance Boost for Continent
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan PM Vows to Push for Permanent African Seat on UNSC, Day After Announcing Major Finance Boost for Continent

News 18  

Japan promised it will use its place on the United Nations Security Council next year to push for a permanent African seat on the world body, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday. Japan will also cooperate closely with African countries to promote “more resilient” economies, he told the final session of an investment conference in Tunisia a day after …

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Charity alone will not end the calamity of COVID-19 in Africa
3 years, 4 months ago

Charity alone will not end the calamity of COVID-19 in Africa

Al Jazeera  

In the absence of vaccines, accountability, rather than charity, may be the continent’s best route out of the pandemic. Just in the past week, in an article published in Nature, Dr Mosoka Fallah, deputy director for technical services in the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, said “mass fatalities from COVID-19 have begun in Africa” and “the wealthy world must …

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