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The Ripple Effect of U.S. Aid Cuts on African Healthcare The recent disruption in humanitarian aid from the United States has not merely altered budgets; it has sent shockwaves through Africa, undermining healthcare infrastructures that depend heavily on American support. Despite the official cessation of a 90-day halt on aid, the repercussions have left a gaping wound in Africa’s healthcare landscape. When an administration decides to freeze $72 billion in spending, the ramifications…

Ghana: A Step Towards Balanced Marine Conservation In a significant move aimed at protecting both livelihoods and marine sustainability, the Ghanaian government has decided to lift the close season restriction for canoe fishermen by 2025. This decision was announced with a firm yet empathetic tone, emphasizing the delicate balance between supporting local communities and conserving the nation's priceless marine resources. Listening to the Heartbeat of the Fisherfolk One cannot overlook the profound…

EDITORIAL | Somalia's outgoing federal government officials must satisfactorily clarify the security incident in which a convoy of former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was shot in Mogadishu. On Wednesday afternoon, the Custodial Corps, Somalia's prison guards, saw shooting at Mrs Mohamud's entourage. His allies have claimed it was an assassination attempt. But whether we agree with that etiquette or not, it is something that the federal government should investigate and provide adequate information not only to Mr…

The state of health ended at midnight on Friday. It concerned the Dakar and Thiès regions, which concentrate the majority of Covid-19 cases. A decision announced by President Macky Sall in his message to the nation on March 8 after days of demonstrations and violence that killed at least 10 people. The measure runs until Saturday, but is therefore not extended. At the same time, Senegal has just…

This is the end of the embargo that has weighed on Mali since the coup on August 18 against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. The Community of West African States has therefore announced that the sanctions will be lifted. as reported from Bamako, The statement by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Mali was published this Tuesday, October 6, at the end of the morning. The declaration is signed by the Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, who is currently…