The African Peer Review Mechanism is a voluntary mechanism that enables AU members to provide and submit to evaluation at local, national and continental levels.
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Posted inCOVID-19 / World
World Water Day: How the WASH landscape has changed in the Covid-19 era
“COVID-19 won’t be forgotten quickly,” Hariram said. And more mention of WASH in the public domain and at events such as the World Economic Forum, wouldn’t hurt, she said.
Posted inAfrica / COVID-19
ADB president calls for global vaccine solidarity, justice for Africa
“Africa needs to develop its pharmaceutical industry and begin manufacturing. The African Development Bank is going to support African countries to do this,” Adesina said.
Posted inNews / Regional
Samia Suluhu Hassan sworn in as Tanzania’s first female president
Her leadership style is seen as a potential contrast from Magufuli, a brash populist who earned the nickname “Bulldozer” for muscling through policies and who drew criticism for his intolerance of dissent, which his government denied.
Posted inNews / World I Europe
AkzoNobel delivers 15 by 20 promise and continues strong momentum in Q4
The company says there is a 6% revenue growth in comparable currencies.
Posted inNews / World I Europe
Social impact hardware innovators worldwide invited to apply for annual ASME Innovation Showcase
Finalists have the opportunity to accelerate time-to-market for their innovations for sustainable development, with $200,000 in seed grants and technical support.
Posted inHealth / Kenya News
Merck hosts first “Bilharzia Storytelling Lab” to support elimination efforts in Kenya
Kenya is one of the recipient countries since 2011 and has been provided with 19.7 million praziquantel tablets to date. Merck is working towards the elimination of this insidious disease, through a comprehensive approach, together with its international partners.
Posted inAfrica / Opinion / Reforming lost Heritage
Covid-19 in Africa could reverse 30yrs of Wildlife conservation gains, harming livelihoods
On top of losses from the tourism sector, well-intended lockdown measures in densely populated cities are exacerbating the situation in smaller rural communities. An estimated 350 million people in Africa work in what’s known as informal employment.
Posted inNews / Politics
NRM flag bearers trounce rivals in youth elections in Lango
For female youth representative, Ms Peace Bridget Apio (NRM) won with 263 votes against Ms Amongi Juliet of UPC who got 11 votes only.
Posted inNews / World
South Korea: IWPG hosts the 4th international branch annual general meeting
“Peace for the world that is paused due to COVID-19” Women’s peace activities from 131 countries shared in an era with COVID-19 active emergency blood donation, anti-discrimination campaigns, and more in each nation.
Posted inAfrica / News / Security
South Sudan’s two big foreign policy questions
Kampala—4, December 2020: On 28 November, Ethiopian federal forces claimed to have captured Mekelle, the…
Posted inAfrica / COVID-19
Widespread COVID-19 vaccination in Africa will likely start mid-2021
“The largest immunization drive in Africa’s history is right around the corner, and African governments…