South African Victory: J&J Concedes on TB Drug Patent
Johnson & Johnson’s decision to not enforce its patent on bedaquiline, a crucial tuberculosis medication, marks a significant win for medical advocacy groups in South […]
Month: July 2024
Uganda and Rwanda back proxies, plunder resources in eastern DRC — UN experts
The Ugandan army has supported the M23 rebels operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them, […]
IsDB to Fund 145 km Road Project in Cameroon, Boosting Regional Connectivity
A delegation of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is currently visiting Cameroon to advance plans for financing the construction of a 145-kilometer section of the […]
US State Department Report Praises Morocco’s Growing Efforts Against Human Trafficking (Commission)
Morocco’s National Commission for the Coordination of Measures to Combat and Prevent trafficking in Persons (CNCLT) has taken note of the publication of the US […]
Senegal’s Youthful President Tasked with Reuniting Fractured ECOWAS
Senegal’s 44-year-old President Basirou Diomaye Faye has been entrusted with the challenging mission of reuniting the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following the […]
Gambian Lawmakers Back Maintaining FGM Ban Amid Decriminalization Debate
Gambian lawmakers have endorsed recommendations to uphold the country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), setting the stage for a crucial vote later this month. […]
Liberian President Slashes Salary in Gesture of Fiscal Responsibility
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has announced a 40% reduction in his annual salary, cutting it from $13,400 to $8,000. This move aims to set an […]
Libyan crisis: Morocco, UN agree to continue dialogue on political process
Morocco and the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) have agreed to continue dialogue on the political process in Libya, UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative […]
Sahel: Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Set Up Confederation, Sending Strong Message to Algiers & Paris
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up a Confederation to defend their shared geostrategic interest, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime and […]
Sudan Peace Talks in Cairo Yield Little Progress Amid Ongoing Conflict
Rival Sudanese political factions met in Cairo for reconciliation talks, marking the first such gathering since the conflict began 15 months ago. However, deep divisions […]