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African Chiefs of Defense Share Lessons, Build Bonds
The annual African Chiefs of Defense (CHoD) Conference 2023 offered a rare opportunity for military leaders to learn from fellow commanders on the front lines of some of the continent’s toughest battles.
“In the militaries and the…
Task Force Will Address Food Insecurity
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As food insecurity continued to plague Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) inaugurated a regional group to address the issue.
The Learning Network on…
Study: Chinese Port Projects Come With Environmental Costs
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) promised huge investments in ports throughout the world. But the environmental and human costs of these projects are only beginning to be understood, according to reports.
Chinese-built…
Côte d’Ivoire Launches Major Drive to Reverse Deforestation
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Côte d’Ivoire, which has lost nearly all its forests in the past half century, has launched a major project to triple its cover by 2030, the government announced in November 2022.
The Forests Investment Project…
Nigeria to Open PTSD Center For Military Personnel
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The fight against Boko Haram and other extremist groups has taken a mental toll on members of Nigeria’s military.
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental issues is so high among the nation’s…
Burkina Faso Inaugurates First Pharmaceutical Plant
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Burkina Faso has opened its first pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to make low-cost generic drugs and ensure the uninterrupted availability of common medicines.
The $23 million plant was built through a private initiative…