Mildred Mbira in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) To enhance trade among African countries, the continent has started removing tariffs on 90 percent of goods and lowering trade barriers for services. This initiative aims to boost Africa’s income by $450 billion by 2035. The effective execution of the AfCFTA will result in the generation of higher quality […]
Andre Jean Marie in DR Congo The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in approximately 700,000 individuals being displaced from their residences in Djugu, located in the province of Ituri. In the past, attempts at peace processes have failed, and the situation has worsened since the beginning of the year. […]
Hodan Ali in Somalia The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging for better preparation and immediate action in Somalia due to the anticipated El Niño and positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event, along with the approaching Deyr rainy season in October 2023. These occurrences could impact a significant population of […]
Editorial On 2 July, the Tunisian army and national guard forcefully deported 20 individuals from sub-Saharan Africa who were seeking asylum, leaving them stranded at the Tunisian-Libyan border. The group has been subjected to various violations of their human rights, such as being detained without reason, experiencing violence, and being denied access to medical care. […]
Idi Amara in Ethiopia Saleck Ould Dah, the Global Advocacy Officer for Francophone West Africa at Sightsavers, has expressed that progress towards achieving the SDGs by 2030 has fallen behind and gone astray. The commitment to ensure equal treatment for all individuals, including those with disabilities, is at risk of not being fulfilled. Now is […]
Own Correspondent The Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) has approved a $25 million allocation to offer vital aid to drought-affected communities in Somalia. In addition, Somalia has received $18 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) as part of its international commitment to preventing famine. These two combined fund allocations of $43 million are being […]
Editorial In the month of June, Sahel region saw the initiation of a significant emergency operation by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to provide extensive aid in terms of food and nutrition. However, due to a lack of funding, the WFP will only be able to help a little more than half of […]
Idi Amara in Geneva Micro to Small and Medium sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are undeniable pillars of the worldwide economy, given their small to medium size. Small businesses are crucial for driving economic growth and providing employment opportunities. They make up the majority of businesses, employing a significant percentage of the workforce, and contribute substantially to […]
Editorial In order to address the escalating food security and nutrition crisis in north-east Nigeria, the United Nations donated $20 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund and the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund. This move aims to expedite the humanitarian assistance required in the region. To assist the Government’s endeavors, an amount of $9 million from […]
In early May, approximately 100 individuals on motorcycles, armed with weapons, caused the deaths of 18 innocent people in Kaobagou, which is been touted as the Benin civil crisis. This incident occurred near the tri-border region shared by Togo and Burkina Faso. According to witnesses, 15 people were tragically killed by having their throats cut, […]