Liberia: Medicine or Food? People With Diabetes in Liberia Sometimes Have to Choose Between the Two
‍[The Conversation Africa] Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million.
This dramatic increase is largely due to the rise in type 2 diabetes and its associated risk factors such as being overweight or obese.
For many years, diabetes was considered a disease of affluence and thought to be rare in sub-Saharan Africa. This is no longer the case. Today 24 million people - one in 22 adults in the region - have diabetes and rates are rapidly
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South Africa: Jerry Coovadia - the South African Doctor Who Led the Fight Against HIV in Children
‍[The Conversation Africa] South African-born Professor Hoosen "Jerry" Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a paediatrician I was privileged to know and work with him over two decades. Prior to that I knew him when we were both health activists in apartheid South Africa.
In 2019 Coovadia was profiled in the leading health academic journal, The Lancet, as an icon in South African health. The profile described him as the "Nelson Mandela of health". This was in tribute to his
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Africa: Did the Africa Climate Summit Fulfil Its Vision?
‍[African Arguments] A month on from the first ever Africa Climate Summit, a panel of experts reflect on its successes and failures.
The run-up to the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), held on 4-6 September in Nairobi, was full of mixed emotions and varied expectations. The best hope was that the ambitious meeting of minds from African governments, civil society and business would result in a unified pan-African agenda on climate change that would centre the continent and allow it to speak with a much louder voice in
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Africa: Mauritius to Foster a Conducive Investment Climate for Africa, Says Minister Seeruttun
‍[Government of Mauritius] 'Mauritius will continue to fulfill its promise of delivering on the "Africa We Want" in line with the vision of the African Union Commission's 2063 Agenda and work towards a common objective of creating a sustainable and inclusive environment to attract investment for Africa's growth'.
This statement was made by the Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance, Mr Mahen Kumar Seeruttun, this morning, on day two of the Africa Partnership Conference (APC) being held at the Intercontinental Hotel in
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Nigeria: 23 People Die in Kebbi Boat Mishap
‍[Vanguard] At least 23 persons were reportedly killed in a boat mishap which occurred in Yauri river in Kebbi state.
In a statement made available to journalists and signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Ahmed Idris quoted the governor condoling the bereaved families of the victims of the boat accident which claimed the lives of at least 23 persons.
Gov. Idris appealed to the affected families to accept it as the will of God in good faith and prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased persons
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Nigeria: Tinubu Speaks On Cash Transfer Programme for 15 Million Households, Other Plans
‍[Premium Times] The Nigerian Senate in July approved Mr Tinubu's request for $800 million borrowing from the World Bank to scale up the National Safety Net Programme.
President Bola Tinubu has said the updated social safety net project will cover an additional 15 million Nigerians by expanding the cash transfer programmes.
In his Independence Day speech on Sunday, the President said the programme will commence in October, as part of his administration's plan to reduce poverty.
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and
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Nigeria: Osimhen, Napoli Bury the Hatchet Over Mocking Videos
‍[This Day] After almost 10 days of face-off between Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen, and his Italian Serie A champions Napoli, a truce has been achieved at last.
The Super Eagles striker broke his silence on the controversial video posts on the club's official TikTok account that openly mocked him. While the first derided him for missing a penalty late last month, the second labeled him a 'coconut' and it was viewed as a racial slur.
His representative, Roberto Calenda, threatened legal action against the
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Nigeria At 63 - Time for the Giant to Wake Up
‍[Premium Times] This is not the Nigeria our great founding fathers fought for and bequeathed to their offspring.
In a sombre mood, Nigeria marked its 63rd Independence anniversary yesterday. This offered an opportunity for deep reflection. In the days of yore, the cymbals or drums would have been unleashed in exuberant festivities. Yet, the milestone couldn't be ignored because of its symbolism in our annals. As usual, the renewal of faith and commitment to the Nigerian project by political leaders; and exhortation of
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Nigeria: Tinubu Increases Six Months Allowance for Federal Civil Servants
‍[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Tinubu Sunday morning announced the monthly payment of N25,000 allowance to junior civil servants.
President Bola Tinubu has increased the proposed monthly allowance for federal civil servants from N25,000 to N35,000, an official has said.
The money is still to be paid monthly for six months.
The increment was announced in a statement by information minister Mohammed Idris.
PREMIUM TIMES reported how Mr Tinubu Sunday morning announced the monthly payment of N25,000 allowance
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South Africa: Deputy Police Minister's Protector Killed in Mass Shooting
‍[SAPS] The Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Cassel Mathale has sent his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of his close protector, Warrant Officer Lindela Mraqisa.
Mraqisa is among the five people that were shot and killed on Saturday evening in Gugulethu.
The member was attached to the Western Cape's Protection and Security Service (PSS) Division and served as a close protector to Deputy Minister Mathale since 2019.
Police have since mobilised maximum resources to trace and apprehend those behind the
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