Tag: Africa

Africa CDC Chief Warns Border Closures Could Drive Ebola Spread Underground
“Closing borders does not stop an outbreak. It pushes people onto routes we cannot see,” Kaseya said.

Zimbabweans Captured in Ukraine Want to Return to Russia After Release
“We have been here in captivity for some time, and it’s like we’re now forgotten. We are worried about our families and relatives; they don’t know our fate,” the captives said in a message from prison.

‘Make All Africa Proud’: Ramaphosa Hails Rwanda’s Formula 1 Grand Prix Deal
“We look forward to working with you and all who share this vision as we make this a truly African Grand Prix in every way possible and take motorsport to new heights on our continent.”

Somali-born Sagal Abdi-Wali Wins Starmer’s Former Seat in UK By-Election
Abdi-Wali, who grew up in London after arriving in Britain as a child refugee from Somalia, secured 12,292 votes, representing about 45% of the total, to claim the seat for the governing Labour Party.

Tanzanian President Hassan Mourns Chivayo, Wife, After Marondera Helicopter Crash
“Zimbabwe and Africa have lost a young and visionary entrepreneur who touched the lives of many,” she said.

From Fields to Factories: Can Agriculture Feed and Industrialise Southern Africa?
The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts and disruptions to global supply chains demonstrated that countries and regions that cannot reliably feed themselves remain vulnerable to events beyond their control.

The Map Has Changed — But Has Africa’s Place in the World Changed?
If Africa has enormous agricultural land, why does it import so much processed food and clothing?

UN Backs New World Map That Puts Africa in Its True Size
The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution, while Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova and Ukraine abstained.

Zimbabweans Among Foreign Fighters Killed in Russian-Ukraine War
According to Denysiuk, the recruits come from Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.