Mombasa, Kenya, September 18, 2023 African Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as “sleeping sickness” in human and Nagana in cattle, continues to be a significant threat to both human and livestock health, limiting land use and perpetuating poverty across the continent. This disease, transmitted by the tsetse fly, is responsible for an estimated 1000 cases in people annually , with 55 million people in […]
The inaugural meeting of the Africa Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Network (AMRSNET) that was held from 11-13 September 2023 marked a significant milestone in the collective efforts to safeguard the health and well-being of the people, animals, and ecosystems of the African continent. Hosted online by AU-IBAR, this historic event brought together key stakeholders committed […]
Over the last 29 years, Rwanda has made remarkable progress as highlighted by the rapid economic growth and sharp reductions in poverty. The agriculture sector has remained pivotal in improving livelihoods of Rwandans and sustaining the country’s economy. The agricultural sector currently accounts for 25% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Rwanda’s agriculture sector […]
Job Posting: 06/Sep/2023Closure Date: 27/Sep/2023, 10:59:00 PMOrganizational Unit: OER – Office of Emergencies and ResilienceJob Type: Non-staff opportunitiesType of Requisition: Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)Grade Level: N/APrimary Location: Various LocationsDuration: Up to 11 months, extendable upon funding availabilityPost Number: N/AIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date […]
The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, and with the financial support of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Oceans Fund, is organising a consultative workshop aimed at curbing Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) in Africa. The workshop will bring together fisheries experts, government agencies, NGOs, academia, and local communities […]
