The Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) which underpins the principle of free, prior, and informed consent

April 14, 2023

When United States Vice-President, Kamala Harris touched down in Tanzania on March 30, 2023, the main agenda was to convince Tanzania to work closely with China as Dar-es-Salaam sought to add value to the minerals that are of American interest. But Ms…

Belgium calls on South Africa to help end war in Ukraine

Belgium calls on South Africa to help end war in Ukraine

March 24, 2023

Belgium called on South Africa on Thursday to use its influence with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine.  The appeal was made during a state visit by the Belgian king to Pretoria. King Philippe is travelling with Queen Mathilde and Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib during a five-day state visit to the country. President Cyril…

Burkina Faso marks official end of French military operations on its soil

Burkina Faso marks official end of French military operations on its soil

February 20, 2023

OUAGADOUGOU, Feb 19 (Reuters) – France and Burkina Faso have officially marked the end of French military operations in the West African nation, the Burkinabe armed forces said on Sunday, after a flag-lowering ceremony at the French special forces’ camp a day…

Africa CDC, Institute Dakar and the SA M R C take concrete action to ramp up Africa’s biomanufacturing workforce.

Africa CDC, Institute Dakar and the SA M R C take concrete action to ramp up Africa’s biomanufacturing workforce.

February 10, 2023

La Pointe Sarène, Senegal 07/02/2022; Over 30 partner organisations will join from 7th to 9th February to participate in the first Biomanufacturing Workforce Development workshop co-hosted by Africa CDC, IPD and SAMRC. The Africa CDC has set the ambitious goal to manufacture 60% of…