Follow-ups
Follow-ups on Africa-related topics, and the latest events from Qiraat Africa and its sister publications.
New mpox strain is changing fast; African scientists are ‘working blind’ to respond
Scientists studying the new mpox strain that has spread out of Democratic Republic of Congo say the virus is changing...
Read moreDetailsMpox: Understanding the worldwide urgency and potential risks
The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing outbreaks of monkeypox (MPOX) in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global...
Read moreDetailsHow Ethiopia’s Olympic hopes have been hurt by war
The fighting may have ended more than 20 months ago but the emotional and physical impact of the Tigray war,...
Read moreDetails$35 million investment to boost food security in Uganda
The agricultural sector in Uganda remains a cornerstone of the economy, employing approximately 72% of the population and contributing about...
Read moreDetailsAfDB approves $8.6 million grant to boost non-oil revenue mobilisation in South Sudan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is providing additional financial support to enable South Sudan to increase its non-oil revenue mobilisation....
Read moreDetailsUN desertification president says Africa’s Great Green Wall to miss 2030 goal
Africa's Great Green Wall, which is meant to restore degraded landscapes and boost economies across the continent, is low on...
Read moreDetailsSenegalese leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye makes trade, diplomatic forays in Mali
The Dakar-Bamako corridor remains a vital route for trade between the two neighbouring countries. The visit of Senegalese President Bassirou...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia earns $1b from coffee exports in 10 months
Ethiopia has earned a billion US dollars from its coffee exports in the first ten months of the 2023/24 ending...
Read moreDetailsAfrica’s Venture Capital Landscape confronts challenges
Recent years have been a rollercoaster for Africa's venture capital scene. Investments in African startups surged from $1.3 billion to...
Read moreDetailsNiger-Benin spat intensifies due to a terror accusation
Over the weekend, Niger announced that it is maintaining the closure of its side of the border with Benin, citing...
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