FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: Now join us as we try to (inaudible) somewhat so that they don’t take up too much of the time, but it seems that we failed to do that. We recognize the interest of your visit. But let me again welcome you. This is an important…
WFP continues operations to deliver emergency food assistance to hard-to-reach locations in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has resumed its air emergency food assistance operations in Burkina Faso on January 20, 2023. This intervention aims to meet the food and nutritional needs of women, men and children, whose ac…
First-Ever Africa Vegan Restaurant Week Held on the Continent
Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to change that by introducing plant-based dining to the continent.Staff at Senegal…
Global Guinea Worm Infections Continue Downward Trend
In the 1980s, more than 3 million people worldwide were infected with Guinea worm. At the end of 2022, the number of reported cases globally was down to 13.There were 15 cases reported a year earlier, “which does not sound like a big reduction, but whe…
Global Guinea Worm Infections Continue Downward Trend
In the 1980s, more than 3 million people worldwide were infected with Guinea worm. At the end of 2022, the number of reported cases globally was down to 13.There were 15 cases reported a year earlier, “which does not sound like a big reduction, but whe…
WHO: Over 1.6B People Infected with Neglected Tropical Diseases
Ahead of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day Monday, the World Health Organization is calling for action to tackle these debilitating illnesses, which affect an estimated 1.65 billion people globally.A diverse group of 20 parasitic and bacterial trop…