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The first COVAX vaccines have been delivered to Africa. Here's why it matters
The first COVAX vaccines have been delivered to Africa in Accra, Ghana. The shipment contains 600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine.
Climate Change
This app is preparing Kenya's herders for extreme weather
As climate change causes more extreme weather conditions, access to village-level drought updates and advice from 'myAnga' app supports Kenya's herders.
Africa
An electric motorbike could help tackle big game poaching. Here’s how
With its quiet engine, powered by the sun, a Swedish motorcycle is the latest tool in the battle to prevent animal extinction in Africa.
China
Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters
Beijing approaches regional trade policies via small states first, such as New Zealand, Iceland and now Mauritius.
Africa
Floating solar panels on 1% of reservoirs ‘could double’ Africa’s hydropower capacity
Solar panels floating on the lakes formed by Africa’s hydropower dams could be a major new source of power, according to a new study published in Renewable Energy.
Forests
3 neglected tree species that feed millions and restore land
Besides widely known pan-tropical trees like mango and papaya, a myriad of lesser-known indigenous trees play a major role in the diets of millions of people.
Africa
6 reasons why Africa's new free trade area is a global game changer
AfCFTA will not only have an important boosting effect for African businesses, livelihoods and exports, it aims to be an example of cooperation the world can follow.
Science
How scientists could save the white rhino from extinction
Scientists have created five viable white rhino embryos, which are stored in liquid nitrogen in Cremona, Italy, to save this animal from extinction.
COVID-19
Go early, go hard and keep it simple: how Senegal is staying ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic
The lessons learnt in the pandemic's first wave on acting decisively will be invaluable as Senegal goes back into a state of emergency, says President Macky Sall.
Africa
How Africa can lead an inclusive, cohesive and sustainable pandemic recovery
Leaders must focus on four key priority areas, including implementing the African Continental Free Trade Area and harnessing the digital transformation.
The Davos Agenda 2021
Cities in Africa and Europe must lead in the recovery. Here's why
While African and European states struggle to find common ground in response to COVID-19, the continents' cities are working together to build back better
Africa's COVID-19 Response
Africa: COVID-19 could cause a million excess deaths from these 3 diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic has weakened Africa's already fragile health services raising concerns over excess deaths from other diseases, including malaria and tuberculosis.
Africa
Here's how satellite alerts are stopping deforestation in Africa
A satellite alert system has helped reduce deforestation in Africa by an average of 18% across nine central countries.
Africa
What Hong Kong and Singapore can teach Africa on how to become an economic powerhouse
To achieve economic growth in Africa, investments in technology, infrastructure, health, and education are vital. Establishing 'Hubs' might be best way to do it.
Africa
African free trade bloc opens for business, but challenges remain
The African Continental Free Trade Area will allow nations to trade in a continent-wide free trade area. Trade under the AfCFTA was pushed back due to COVID-19.