insert_link 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: todayNovember 8, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s street food: tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer By Helen Onyeaka, University of Birmingham In the lively streets of Nigeria’s cities, where delicious street food is a daily delight, a wide variety of food can be bought and consumed instantly. From the sizzling suya snack in Abuja to the aromatic jollof rice in Lagos, street food has become an integral part of Nigerian life. However, beneath these enticing flavours lies a critical question of public safety […] todayFebruary 9, 2024 35
insert_link Africa Commonwealth launches e-learning course to help African countries access billions in climate finance A new Commonwealth e-learning course launched yesterday will improve the ability of African countries to access billions of dollars in climate finance. The Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, launched the ‘Commonwealth Climate Finance Essentials E-learning Course’ at an event on 11 December 2023 in Dubai during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The course builds on the extensive experience of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub. […] todayDecember 13, 2023 15