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Physicians urged to champion fight against smoking
With an annual death toll of nearly eight million people, around twice as many lives as Covid-19 has claimed, cigarette smoking is considered the leading cause of preventable deaths in the world today.
Ethiopia conflict, Islamist militancy in Africa named among International Crisis Group’s Conflicts…
Islamist militancy on the continent is nothing new, but revolts linked to the Islamic State and al Qaeda have surged in recent years, says the group.
Ivory Coast, Senegal, France halt flights to Mali amid fresh sanctions
West African leaders on Sunday backed tough new sanctions on Mali, including border closures and a trade embargo.
Some 146,000 Africans die of tobacco-related diseases annually – WHO
Mozambique has seen a 220% growth in cigarette consumption over the past 16 years, according to a Lancet survey
Ghana and Gabon snatch spots on UN Security Council
UN Security Council president Mona Juul (Norway) expressed her delegation’s determination to ensure progress on global peace and security in 2022.
Gabon’s Aubameyang contracts Covid-19 ahead of Afcon
Gabon’s Aubameyang in doubt for Afcon
Africa set to become fastest-growing, most sophisticated market in the world – Kearney
Leading global management consulting firm Kearney recently released the 2021 Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which found significant potential for investors and international retailers among emerging retail markets.
African and world leaders react to Tutu’s death
Namibian President Dr Hage G. Geingob also extended his condolences to the people of South Africa on Sunday following the passing of anti-Apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu.
‘The world has lost a giant’ – Tributes stream in for Desmond Tutu
Tutu had an ongoing battle with prostate cancer, and complications are said to be the cause of his death, according to reports.