Africa

Over 1B people in 43 nations face cholera risks – WHO

Published on: May 19, 2023
17:42

Geneva, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday warned that more than one billion people in 43 countries, mainly in Africa nations, are at risk of cholera with children under five particularly vulnerable.

Conference in Panama assesses legacy of Afro-descendants

Published on: May 10, 2023
12:50

Panama, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The 4th International Conference on Afro-Central American Studies opened here on Wednesday for the first time in the western Panamanian province of Los Santos.

Nigeria reports 557 diphtheria cases, 73 deaths

Published on: May 3, 2023
16:47

Abuja, May 3 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria has confirmed 557 cases of diphtheria across its states and 73 deaths since the beginning of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday.

Egypt’s trade with African countries grows

Published on: April 28, 2023
09:54

Cairo, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Egypt's trade with the rest of African countries exceeded 2.1 billion dollars in the first quarter of 2023, an official source reported.

Chinese private equity fund to promote investment in Africa

Published on: April 13, 2023
08:39

Addis Ababa, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian ambassador to China, Tefera Derbew, updated the CEO of the China Africa Development Fund (CADF), Shi Wenju, on the investment potential in Ethiopia.

Africa recovers economic growth

Published on: March 21, 2023
09:51

Addis Ababa, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Africa's economic growth is recovering by 4.1 percent due to a 12 percent reduction in inflation, the acting executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Antonio Pedro reported.

Putin prioritizes cooperation with African nations

Published on: March 20, 2023
14:36

Moscow, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) Russia will prioritize cooperation with African countries, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday at the International Parliamentary Conference "Russia-Africa in a multipolar world."

Southern Africa to activate humanitarian operations center

Published on: March 20, 2023
10:51

Luanda, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will activate a Humanitarian Operations Center as a result of the devastating impact of climate change on the region.

Russia and Africa to strengthen parliamentary ties

Published on: March 13, 2023
11:27

Moscow, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) The Russian State Duma (Lower House of Parliament) announced Monday that the 2nd Russia-Africa International Parliamentary Conference would run in Moscow from March 19th to the 20th.

Ethiopia to Host Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration

Published on: March 13, 2023
09:49

Addis Ababa, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Government representatives from 11 African countries and international agencies will participate in the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration so as to address the protection of human and labor rights of migrant workers.

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