Author: Joel Odota
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Breast Cancer in Northern Ghana: Investigating Factors Associated with Delayed Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment in Women 18-79 years
By Iddrisu Bukari Photo by HuansinAfrica.com About the study: In 2020, breast cancer accounted for over 21% of all new cancer cases in Ghana, making it the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Particularly alarming are the high breast cancer mortalities in Northern Ghana, where delays in diagnosis, and treatment exacerbate the issue. The…
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Happy Independence Day, Namibia!
Yesterday, we commemorated Tunisia’s 68th independence anniversary, and today, we are delighted to spotlight another remarkable African nation nestled along the southwest coast of Africa, gazing out onto the vast expanse of the South Atlantic Ocean—Namibia. Namibia: The Land of the Brave Namibia boasts renowned attractions such as the Sossusvlei Dunes, the majestic Spitzkoppe, and…
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Happy Independence Day, Tunisia!
Happy Independence, Tunisia! Tunisia is not any better after the Arab Springs, with the country facing serious economic and political crises COVID-19 hit Tunisia hard and jeopardised economic growth further Australia maintains a stable relationship with Tunisia, but the diplomatic presence and trade between the two countries are limited. Today, we celebrate 68 years since…
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women worldwide. In honour of this occasion, let’s highlight the remarkable women who contribute to the ANU African Studies Network (ASN). Here they are: Karo Moret-Miranda: Karo is a lecturer at the Australian National University School of History, focusing on African and…
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Happy Independence, Ghana!
Sound: Part of Ghana’s National Anthem, retrieved from the CIA World Factbook. Today, we celebrate Ghana, the first African country in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence in 1957. The country was previously called the “Gold Coast” by its colonizer, Britain. Ghana has a rich socio-political and economic history that has influenced its current development. Let’s…
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Shaping Africa’s Tomorrow: Unveiling the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan!
The African Union launched its Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) for Agenda 2063 on February 17, 2024. The continent is moving forward, and leadership from the African Union is driving the direction of development with the powerful Agenda 2063. There are rivers still to cross, but we don’t walk alone in Africa; we walk together. The document for…
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Namibian President Hage Geingob dies at age 82
Namibia is plunged into sorrow as the nation mourns the passing of President Hage Geingob at the age of 82. Having led the country since 2015, President Geingob succumbed to cancer at the Lady Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek, where he had been undergoing treatment. In reflection of this significant loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences…
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African Union to focus on Education in 2024!
Embracing Nelson Mandela’s wisdom that “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” underscores the critical role education plays in shaping Africa’s future. As the continent experiences unprecedented growth, with its population set to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, investing in quality education becomes paramount. The statistics from UNESCO…
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Ups and Downs: A Short History of Australian-African Diplomatic Relations
By Hon Prof Matthew Neuhaus Early Days Australian-African interaction certainly dates back to the earliest days of European settlement, when the First Fleet sailed from England via Cape Town in 1787. We may yet discover earlier interactions with indigenous Australians, but there is so far little evidence of that. One for future archaeologists, perhaps! As…
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Update on Panel Discussion with Prof. Bina D’Costa, Adegboyega Adeniran, and Joel Odota led by Dr Babatunde Obamamoye
This session may start late. A revised link to the conference is https://anu.zoom.us/j/89372914667?pwd=dE8reWkzRnBSaTRWNXB4Sk5XWElDQT09 Date: 23-11-2023 Time: 13:00 AET Venue: Marie Reay Building, ANU Campus, Canberra This panel will explore the dynamic landscape of Australia-Africa relations in the evolving global order and will be led by Dr.Babatunde Obamamoye from the Australian National University. Panelists: 1. Prof. Bina…