In world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )Health workers roll out immunization campaign aiming to reach one million people.
Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
The United Nations Is not leaving the Sudan
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Story )The United Nations Secretary-General’s call for dialogue, respect for human rights, the rule of law, and an inclusive political process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people.
African health ministers kick off region’s flagship health meeting
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )African health ministers and government representatives opened the Seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa to discuss and agree on key measures to address the region’s health challenges, advance and promo
Off-track cervical cancer progress risks 70 000 deaths every year in Africa
Stories & Blogs WHO (News )About 70 000 cervical cancer deaths could be averted annually in the African region if the efforts to end the disease by 2030 are urgently stepped up to ensure increased access to critical services for timely detection, care and prevention.
We must counter hate speech if we want to prevent future genocides – Alice Wairimu Nderitu
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )Ahead of 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Ms. Alice Wairimu Nderitu, spoke to Africa Renewal’s
Prioritising Human Rights in Africa
Stories & Blogs Africa Renewal (Article )In civil wars and other conflicts, there is a need for the AU’s Peace and Security Council to integrate human rights concerns and issues into its decision-making processes.