The AU's peace and security architecture: filling the gaps: African leaders at the 33rd African Union Heads of State Summit at the headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020. Since its inception in 2002 the African Union has been under pressure to resolve the extensive peace and security challenges facing the continent. In particular, it’s tried to address the … [Read more...] about The AU’s peace and security architecture: filling the gaps | The Conversation
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Gaps in South Africa’s relief scheme leave some workers with no income | The Conversation
Gaps in South Africa's relief scheme leave some workers with no income: Economic crisis is beginning to bite Getty ImagesAn economic crisis is beginning to bite in South Africa, resulting from the decision to shut down a large chunk of the economy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa locked down its economy for three weeks in March, but later extended this for … [Read more...] about Gaps in South Africa’s relief scheme leave some workers with no income | The Conversation
Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls | The Conversation
Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls: Women and girls in Gayo village, Ehtiopia collect water from a rain water pool which is purified with tablets before use. ShutterstockIn Africa today women still die needlessly during childbirth. They also fall pregnant when they aren’t ready, and don’t want to get pregnant. And there are still many obstacles on … [Read more...] about Fresh drive to close gaps on health issues facing women and girls | The Conversation
We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain: TB is still a leading cause of death around the world. Sanjay Baid/EPA-EFEImportant gains have been made in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Each year, fewer people are being diagnosed with the disease. The recent World Health Organisation (WHO) global TB report, which gathers data from 202 countries and … [Read more...] about We are gaining against TB but knowledge gaps remain | The Conversation
Russia steps up efforts to fill gaps left by America’s waning interest in Africa | The Conversation
Russia steps up efforts to fill gaps left by America's waning interest in Africa: Russian President Vladimir Putin (waving) with some of the heads of state who attended the first Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia SEFE-EPA-Pool/Sergei ChirikovThe Russian government and state companies signed dozens of memoranda of understanding and agreements during the first Russia-Africa … [Read more...] about Russia steps up efforts to fill gaps left by America’s waning interest in Africa | The Conversation
