Africa: New World Bank Financing to Strengthen Health System Performance, Equity, and Resilience

Liberia has submitted its "National Energy Compact" for funding consideration at the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, outlining plans to enhance energy infrastructure, increase renewable energy, and improve electricity access. The proposal aims to connect 300 million people to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, increase the share of the population with electricity access to 75% by 2030, and raise Liberia's renewable energy share...

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern, with South Africa experiencing a high burden of new cases and deaths each year. Efforts to eliminate the disease focus on HPV vaccination for youth and expanding access to screening, particularly through innovative self-collection testing. Challenges include low awareness among women, the need for affordable testing options, and gaps in healthcare provider knowledge. Training programs and community engagement initiatives are underway to address these issues and improve...

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Vuyo Dube and Thobani Ngema, visually impaired facilitators from Mpumalanga, are part of the Twala Ama-Africa Blind Institution in Kwa-Thema, established in 2020. The institution focuses on providing specialized services to over 100 beneficiaries through education, skills training, and support services to empower the blind and partially sighted community. Classes are held at Kwa-Thema Library, where participants like Mpho Sikhosana and Thapelo Matlala are equipped with essential skills, guided by dedicated facilitators and volunteers from...

After Rwanda-backed rebels captured Goma in 2012, global powers imposed sanctions, leading to their defeat a year later. As rebels again seized Goma, nations criticized Rwanda but failed to apply significant pressure, allowing the conflict to escalate. With Rwanda supporting M23 in eastern Congo, experts urge strong international action to prevent further violence and safeguard civilians in a region plagued by conflict and humanitarian crisis. Full Article

The African Club Association (ACA) officially established its headquarters in Morocco after signing an agreement in Salé, with Morocco pledging full support to enhance African club competitions and secure sponsorships. ACA's mission to unify African clubs and address challenges with innovative solutions was praised, highlighting Morocco's pivotal role in advancing African football and hosting the ACA headquarters to boost competitiveness and foster collaboration, solidifying its position as a continental hub for football. Full Article