By Zaynab Sadan Plastic pollution is an urgent crisis threatening our planet’s and our communities’ well-being. Increasing volumes of plastic in our rivers and oceans are consumed by terrestrial and aquatic biota and have infiltrated the water and food humans consume. The devastating impact of plastic pollution knows no bounds, with plastics now weighing more…
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Tunisia’s President is Looking for Ways to Avoid a Bailout Package Worth nearly $2bn
President Kais Saied has proposed taxing the country’s wealthiest citizens to avoid the “foreign diktats” of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Despite reaching an agreement in principle last October on a bailout package worth nearly $2bn, talks with the IMF have stalled for months over demands to restructure public bodies and lift subsidies on basic…
The Agritech Innovators Bringing Transformative Change to the Continent’s Green Economy
Forbes Africa profiles some of Africa’s biggest agripreneurs, inventors, and agribusiness leaders changing the way we think about farming, food security and climate resilience. They have cultivated a passion for smart agriculture and are leading the charge for social change not only for the sector but for the continent – and for humanity’s sustainable future.…
At least 60 children die trapped in Khartoum orphanage amid Sudan conflict
At least 60 infants, toddlers and older children have perished over the past six weeks while trapped in harrowing conditions in an orphanage in Sudan’s capital as fighting raged outside.Most died from lack of food and from fever. Twenty-six died in two days over the weekend.The extent of the children’s suffering emerged from interviews with…
Dichotomy Of Abundance & Scarcity
By Ali Conn, Chief Innovation Officer of SA Harvest In the verdant heartland of South Africa, a jarring paradox of two opposing food systems manifests – one burgeoning with excess, privilege, and waste, the other scarred by scarcity, hunger, and hardship. Born in a time of transformation, when the nation sought to liberate its food…
Refugees
The war in Sudan has forced people across the borders of neighbouring countries, most of which are already under pressure from other humanitarian crises. ForAfrika was one of the first United Nations distribution partners to provide non-food items, such as tarpaulins and dignity packs, to refugees fleeing from Sudan into South Sudan. Hundreds of thousands…
These are the Best Airlines on the Continent
The 2023 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards recognised airlines in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America for providing the best passenger experiences in Cabin Service, Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Seat Comfort & Wi-Fi. Ethiopian Airlines was voted the best overall continent in Africa. According to passengers, when it comes to the best cabin service…
The Spice Island Unguja – Known to Most as Zanzibar – is a Scent Sensation
Stroll the maze-like alleys of old Stone Town on a warm evening and you’ll catch whiffs of nutmeg, clove and cinnamon in the Darajani Market, frying seafood at stalls in Forodhani Gardens, and the aroma of black coffee in Jaws Corner, where old men gather to watch TV and gossip. Zanzibar’s historic heart, with its…
Fighting continues in Sudan as week of ceasefire nears its end
Gunshots and artillery fire have rocked the Sudanese capital on the last day of a frequently breached ceasefire, as calls to arms stoked fears the six-week war would intensify.People said they could hear street battles in northern Khartoum, as well as artillery fire in the south of the city of more than 5 million people,…
The Kenya Small Firm Diaries Research Reveals Growth And Stability As Key Priorities For Small Businesses In Kenya
The Kenya Small Firm Diaries study identifies an ‘invisible middle’ between micro enterprises and larger businesses. Dubbed “Small Firms”, these businesses employ between 1-20 employees and make a vital contribution to local economies. Small Firms prioritise stability as much as growth; their exposure to risk and lack of adequate support prevents them from investing more in business growth.…