With 27 African countries launching Zero Malaria Starts with Me, the African Union looks forward to having the remaining Member States out of 47 African countries impacted by malaria.
Year: 2023
Posted inAgriculture / World
Understanding poverty: Maize and wheat prices are 31% and 14% higher
The International Food and Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) outlined eight major remaining concerns for global food security: historically high commodity prices, tight staple food markets, the impact of the war in Ukraine on spring planting, volatile fertilizer markets, adverse climatic conditions.
Posted inAfrica / News
Over 20 million hungry as AU misses targets in “Year of Nutrition”
As of August 2022 (the last available figure), there were 139.95 million people in 35 African countries living in Crisis or worse (IPC 3 or higher) acute food insecurity. That is an increase of 17% (20.26 million people) over the same number a year earlier (119.69 million people).
Posted inAfrica / Agriculture
The future of Africa’s agriculture is gender
Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, the AU Commissioner for Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable development said, “It’s a shame 43 million Ukrainians feed 1.4 billion Africans.”
Posted inFeatures / Life Style
What to say if someone’s spouse dies
Flowers and food are always good, appropriate options for friends, family members or co-workers, or you can send something comforting like a candle or self-care gift.
Posted inLife Style / Northern News
Forgotten sorrow for persons with disabilities
Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) through their DRR projects have advocated for inclusiveness of disaster risk reduction programs in Uganda.
Posted inOpinion
Mugeni: It’s a waste of time to celebrate if Ugandans can’t reflect on Feb.16 and June 3
One government official wished Ugandans a ‘Happy Janan Luwum Day’ without wishing the hot ironed man a quick recovery.
Posted inAgriculture / Lango
Impacts of agrochemicals on soils in Lango sub-region
The impact of pesticides on agronomic yield and profit margin makes them a significant component of modern agricultural practices.
Posted inCOVID-19
Common cold may have helped curb Africa’s Covid-19 death toll
The antibodies detected included those targeting parts of the Covid-19 virus – for example, the spike protein – used in some vaccines to induce protective immunity.
Posted inAfrica / News
Women voice out concerns in AFCFTA for AU Heads’ Summit
The African Women’s Development and Communications Network is a Pan-African Feminist and membership-based network.
Posted inCrime & Investigations / Kotido News
Justice on hold as corruption dominates key government institutions in Kotido
While responding to the allegation, Micheal Lonogli, the Karamoja police spokesperson said they have had challenges with errant police officers who extort money from complainants, tarnishing the image of the police.
Posted inNews
UPC mourning with Turkey and Syria, tells UN to take lead in handling global disasters
Speaking for the UPC party that led Uganda twice, Arach noted that the increased arms race in the world leads to the testing of deadly weapons especially underground or in the sea.