South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are regarded as a realistic opportunity for coalition governments to be formed in some provinces and also at the national level. This would mark a dramatic change from the current situation in which coalition governments have only been formed at local level. Electoral trends since 2016 underscore these expectations. The ANC … [Read more...] about South Africa votes in 2024: could a coalition between major parties ANC and EFF run the country?
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European Union fight against terrorism: one group and two individuals added to the European Union sanctions list
Download logoThe Council today decided to add two individuals and one group affiliated to ISIL and operating mainly in the Cabo Delgado region in Mozambique to the list of those subject to restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. The measures target ISIS-Mozambique as … [Read more...] about European Union fight against terrorism: one group and two individuals added to the European Union sanctions list
Ethiopia: Council conclusions confirm European Union support for lasting peace
Download logoThe Council today approved conclusions stressing that Ethiopia is a key strategic partner for the EU in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea and that the EU stands ready to support further progress on the path towards lasting peace. The EU fully supports the agreement for lasting peace through a permanent cessation of hostilities (CoHA) concluded between the Government … [Read more...] about Ethiopia: Council conclusions confirm European Union support for lasting peace
President Ruto: We Should Manufacture Medical Supplies Locally
Kenya is keen on investing in the manufacturing of medical supplies. President William Ruto said there is immense opportunity for investment in the sector. He regretted that local pharmaceuticals and medical consumables account for a paltry 20 per cent. He said the Government will take measures to make Kenya the region’s pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. “This will … [Read more...] about President Ruto: We Should Manufacture Medical Supplies Locally
Nigeria has Africa’s highest malaria death rate – progress is being made, but it’s not enough
Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were reported and about 619,000 people died. Four African countries accounted … [Read more...] about Nigeria has Africa’s highest malaria death rate – progress is being made, but it’s not enough
