Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa

Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa

Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.

November 14, 2024 3

South Africa

EFF says United States politics offer no valuable lessons for Africa

EFF says United States politics offer no valuable lessons for Africa or the Global South. The party criticised the political system in America, arguing that it is deeply flawed and driven by elite interests, without real solutions for developing nations. EFF spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, says African countries should not look to the US for guidance, but instead focus on their own development paths and priorities:

November 8, 2024 10

Africa

Sudan Crisis Displaces Over 14 Million

The International Organization for Migration reported Tuesday that more than 14 million people have been displaced due to the crisis in Sudan, with 11 million internally displaced and 3.1 million having fled across borders. Reuters says, IOM's Director-General Amy Pope highlighted a recent surge, with 200,000 additional people fleeing since last month.

October 30, 2024 4

Africa

Africa’s biodiversity key to climate action

Climate experts say the bioeconomy can help Africa and other regions develop in a way that better handles climate change. At the Global Bioeconomy Summit this week, talks will focus on how Africa's biodiversity can be used in sustainable ways to address climate matters. David Obura, head of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity, said there is a need to combine climate and biodiversity solutions.

October 21, 2024 15

Environment

Windhoek hosts disaster risk reduction conference

The 9th Africa Regional Platform and 8th High-Level Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction will be held from 22 to 24 October. As Africa faces ongoing droughts, severe flooding, and cyclones, policymakers, and disaster experts will meet in Windhoek to address these issues. Here's Rhingo Mutambo, Chief Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Prime Minister.

October 21, 2024 19

Oshiwambo

Oprograma yo mapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa yatulwa moilonga

Minister wounamapya Calle Schlettwein okwa tula moilonga oprograma yomapungulo omeva menenedu la Africa. Minister Schlettwein ota kulopotwa ali akalelapo Namibia pefimbo loshiindingili shoneudo shokudimbuluka omeva osho sha ningilwa ko Cairo Egypt. Oprograma ota kulopotwa ya pula etulomoilonga loshimaliwa shee N$649 billion. Meengundafana do Future Media news, daningwa pamwe nao eli omupopiliko wouminsity wounamapya Simon Nghipandulwa, okwati minister pefimbo loshipopiwa shaye okwa denga omufindo nghene oilyolongo ya Africa yapumbwa okutula koshivalo […]

October 16, 2024 10

Africa

17 African countries to send satellites into orbit

Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months.

October 15, 2024 16

Business / Economics

Ojoma Ochai talks innovation during Namibia visit

Co-Creation Hub is helping Africa move towards a future of innovation and growth by using technology in different sectors. The hub also supports creative entrepreneurs with programs to prepare for investment, build ecosystems, and conduct research. The hub’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai talks about her visit to Namibia.

October 15, 2024 22

Oshiwambo

President Joe Biden oteya oku talelapo mo Angola.

Omupresident wa US Joe Biden, moshivike twa taalela okwa teelelika akakale atalelapo oshi shiindalongo Angola. Omukwateli komesho woshilongo sha US ota kakala mo Angola okudja mo 13-15 October 2024, osho shatalika tashi ka kala olweendo laye lotete okuuya moilyolongo ya Africa, okudja nghene aanifililwe oku kala omukwateli komesho woshilongo osho. Olweendo laye oleya konima yokudja molweendo ko Berlin, oko Biden atalika aliko talalakanene oku nghonopeka ekwatafano noshilongo Gemany nokwa […]

October 4, 2024 14