Africa’s staggering debt burden and multiple crises are derailing progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), warned UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed.
In a move that highlights its commitment to a greener future, Ethiopia’s capital city is set to host the inaugural African Cities Sustainability Forum this coming September. Themed “Sustainable Urbanization Planning for Africa’s Transformation – Agenda 2063,” the forum promises to be a landmark event, bringing together over 1,500 participants to discuss strategies for sustainable urban development across the continent.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced the launch of two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at bolstering Africa’s fight against infectious diseases. Funded by the European Union (EU), these projects mark a significant leap forward in fortifying the continent’s public health infrastructure.
Ethiopia grapples with a complex humanitarian crisis, a relentless combination of droughts, floods, and conflict. The international community’s response, however, has fallen far short of the staggering need.