Africa Matters

Launch of School on Climate Justice to train, build Africa climate activism capacities

Build capacity of climate actors Provide a platform for shaping African voices on climate justice Ultimately ensure that voices from frontline communities that bear the devastating impacts of climate change, do not miss out from climate justice debates Nairobi 30 August 2021: While Kenya is aware of its responsibility to her citizens and has decided to pursue industrialization, the government…

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Towards AGRF and UN Food Systems Summit: 2021 Agribusiness Dealroom in-country launch for Tanzania on 26/08/2021 in pictures

 Professor Siza Tumbo, Deputy Permanent Secretary-Ministry of Agriculture, opened up the 2021 Agribusiness Dealroom in-country launch for Tanzania on 26/08/2021. The event was organized by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). The in-country deal room was attended by agriculture line ministries officials, private sector members, AGRA Vice president Ms. Vanessa Adam, IFAD Country officer Jacquiline Machangu,…

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News events have a significant impact on the forex market, with newsflow being one of the driving forces that determine forex market fluctuations

Richard Perry, analyst at INFINOX – a leading international FX and CFD broker – highlights the importance of traders keeping abreast of the latest news events to predict market fluctuations and dictate their trading strategies and success LONDON, United Kingdom, August 17, 2021/ — News events have a significant impact on the forex market, with newsflow being one of…

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Schistosomiasis: the roadmap to reducing new infections in Mwanza Region

By Charles Mwangi Worms including schistosomiasis infections are very common in the Lake Region. Even though not prioritized, they are serious problems that need to be dealt with. It is estimated that over  2 billion people around the world are infected.  Over more than 300 million are highly infected while 155,000 people annually die from worms. According to the…

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United Nations Food Systems Summit: Tanzania needs heavy investments to improve food systems to cement its place as the region’s agriculture powerhouse

* Dar es Salaam, 1st August  2021 Tanzania preparations to participate in the forthcoming United Nations Food Systems Summit are in full gear. So far, about 11 broad-based and inclusive food systems dialogues have been convened to rally stakeholders to develop a comprehensive summary of recommendations and commitments for Tanzania that will be presented at the UN 2021 Food…

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