Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news

Africa CDC calls for Reassessment of U.S. 3 Travel Advisory on Rwanda 
Africa CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has formally urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) to reassess and lift the Level 3 travel advisory (“Reconsider Travel”) issued for Rwanda on October 7, 2024, due to the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak… Read More>> 

Large U.S. trade mission to visit Morocco to bolster partnership in agribusiness
North Africa Post 
Representatives from nearly 50 U.S. agribusinesses & trade groups and 14 state departments of agriculture will visit Casablanca Dec. 2-5 to explore joint business opportunities and expand U.S. farm & food exports to Morocco and other West African markets… Read More>> 

ENERGY

African Union Launches the African Energy Efficiency Programme and the African Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP 29 to Advancing Energy Productivity in the Continent 
African Union 
In a crucial step towards securing a sustainable and energy-efficient future for the African continent, the African Union (AU) launched the African Energy Efficiency Programme and the African Energy Efficiency Alliance at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan… Read More>> 

Rockefeller invests $10.9 million to advance clean energy in Africa
Philanthropy News Digest 
Announced at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the funding will build on the foundation’s $10 millionin earlier commitments to energy transition projects across sub-Saharan Africa through the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet(GEAPP)… Read More>>

HEALTH

Enhanced control measures helping to control mpox outbreak in Africa
World Health Organization 
More than 13 000 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases have been reported in the African region since the start of 2024, as of 17 November. Three countries – Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda – account for approximately 97% of all reported cases so far this year… Read More>>

Accelerating action against breast and cervical cancer in Africa: Global women’s health alliance expands to Zambia
World Economic Forum 
Breast and cervical cancer are the leading cancers among women in Zambia. According to GLOBOCAN – the international agency for cancer research – 8,863 women are diagnosed with cancer annually, and 5,649 die from it. This cancer burden is taking a severe toll on women and girls in Zambia… Read More>>

INFRASTRUCTURE

Google calls for better protection of Africa’s fibre optic infrastructure 
Dig Watch 
Charles Murito of Google calls for stronger protections and harmonised policies for Africa’s fibre networks, emphasising the importance of collaboration to lower data costs and encourage broader tech investment… Read More>>

AGRIBUSINESS

Nigeria’s 150-Day Waiver: A Missed Opportunity for African States to Boost Trade and Food Security Through AfCFTA
Farmers Review Africa
In response to a mounting food crisis, Nigeria recently implemented a 150-day waiver on import duties for essential food commodities like maize, rice, and wheat. This short-term intervention aimed at mitigating food shortages and provide price relief for households struggling with high inflation and scarcity… Read More>>

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development sows the seeds of food security
African Business 
By financing initiatives in areas such as irrigation, agri-food processing and climate resilience, EBID is sowing the seeds of food security while stimulating the rural economy… Read More>> 

ICT

Orange Egypt Showcases $135 Million Data Centre and Smart City Innovations at Cairo ICT
TechAfrica News 
Orange Egypt at Cairo ICT 2024 highlights transformative technologies, including 5G, AI, smart cities, data centers, and youth-empowerment initiatives, showcasing its pivotal role in Egypt’s digital transformation… Read More>>

MTN South Africa Pioneers Africa’s First 5.5G Practice
Telecom Review
MTN South Africa, in strategic partnership with Huawei, has completed the first 5.5G network trial in Africa at MTN’s Head Office campus in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a leader in 5G development in South Africa, MTN is once again leveraging the innovative technology of 5.5G to accelerate the journey towards a techno-centric continent, marking the arrival of a new era in African telecommunications… Read More>>

FINANCE

AfDB Launches $56M Facility to Bridge Africa’s Climate Finance Gap
Energy Capital & Power 
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has introduced a new Climate Action Window (CAW) Technical Assistance Facility at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This initiative aims to bridge the continent’s climate finance gap by advancing climate projects in 37 low-income African nations… Read More>>