News incl. lifesciences, animals, wildlife & nature
from or mentioning Africa
The articles listed below include news from, about or mentioning places located in the continent of Africa. This is page 6 of 9.
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Global, national efforts urgently intensified to control Zimbabwe cholera outbreak
Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, one of the world's largest ever recorded, is far from being brought under control. An enhanced response is needed to urgently reverse an epidemic that has so far infect...
UNICEF calls for an end to abductions and attacks in DR Congo
Returning from a mission to Dungu in the Haut-Uele District, Pierrette Vu Thi, UNICEF Representative in the DRC, called for all parties to do everything possible to prevent harm to children and women.
UNICEF appeals for over $1 billion for children in emergencies
Many countries featured in the report are silent or forgotten emergencies, according to UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman. She went on to say that women and children are dying every day du...
Pregnancy 300 times deadlier in least developed world
Women in the world’s least developed countries are 300 times more likely to die in childbirth or from pregnancy-related complications than women in developed countries, according to UNICEF’s State ...
UNICEF statement on the crisis in Gaza
Children in conflict: Darfur, the DRC and Gaza
Childrens' organization UNICEF has expressed concern about children in areas of violent conflict, including in Gaza, DRC and Darfur (Sudan). In such circumstances, children are the most vulnerable.
Mia Farrow calls for access for aid agencies in Congo
Actress Mia Farrow, who has returned from a 3 day visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urged armed groups to allow aid organizations to provide life saving assistance to women and child...
Soccer Aid 2008 raises over £1.14 million for UNICEF
International childrens' charity UNICEF has announced that Soccer Aid 2008 raised over £1.14 million for its health, education and protection work with vulnerable children worldwide. Especially gi...
Health system problems aggravate cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe
The major cause of the cholera outbreak is the inadequate supply of clean drinking water and poor levels of hygiene. Shortages of medicines, equipment and staff at health facilities throughout the ...
Global measles deaths drop by 74%
It has been reported that measles deaths worldwide fell by 74% between 2000 and 2007, from an estimated 750 000 to 197 000. The Eastern Mediterranean region, which includes Afghanistan, Pakistan, S...
