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Tobacco Giants Face Legal Action Over Child and Forced Labour in Malawi
Two of the world’s largest tobacco companies – British American Tobacco (BAT) and Imperial Brands – are facing a major lawsuit in the UK High…
Kaboré Re-Elected President of Burkina Faso Amid Security and Electoral Challenges
Burkina Faso’s President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré has been re-elected, securing 57.87 percent of the vote in the November 22 presidential election, according to full…
West African Ministers Approve New Standards for Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles
In a major step toward improving air quality and tackling climate change, 15 West African countries have adopted a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at…
COVID-19 Crisis Threatens to Push 150 Million People Into Extreme Poverty by 2021
Global extreme poverty is projected to increase in 2020 for the first time in more than two decades, as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies existing challenges…
Water Security in Senegal: Challenges and Recommendations
Senegal is already facing water stress, with projections indicating that water withdrawals could rise by 30 to 60 percent by 2035. Extreme weather events and…
Ethiopia’s Fragile Peace: From Nobel Laureate to National Unrest
A year after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending a long-standing conflict with Eritrea, the…
Belgium: Teenager’s Campaign to Remove Statues of Colonial King Leopold II Gains Momentum
A campaign launched by a 14-year-old of Congolese descent has gathered significant support in Belgium, calling for the removal of statues honoring King Leopold II,…
EAC urges treatment not deportation for drivers and crew testing positive for COVID-19
The East African Community (EAC) has called on its Partner States to ensure that truck drivers and transport crews who test positive for COVID-19 are…
Tanzania’s President Faces Growing Pressure as Three MPs Die and Covid-19 Cases Surge
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli, is under mounting pressure following the deaths of three members of parliament within just 11 days, amid a sharp rise in…
Kenya’s Legal Battle Against COVID-19 Misinformation: Navigating Free Speech and Public Safety
In times of global crisis, accurate information becomes essential for saving lives and calming public anxiety. As the world confronts the COVID-19 pandemic, the World…
Coronavirus Arrives in Algeria: First Case Confirmed
Algerian Health Minister Abderrahmane Benbouzid announced on Tuesday the detection of the country’s very first COVID-19 case. The patient is an Italian national who arrived…
Italy Orders Rescued Migrants to Quarantine on Offshore Vessel
Italy has directed that a group of migrants and refugees rescued in the Mediterranean be transferred to a separate vessel for quarantine and coronavirus testing…