Africa: Migrants Take More Dangerous Route to Europe: [DW] More African migrants have been making the dangerous journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands. The coronavirus pandemic has been just one factor driving the rise in arrivals. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Continent Urged to Protect Sea Life: [Namibian] African countries that are part of the Abidjan Convention have been urged to participate and play a meaningful role in the United Nation’s ongoing negotiations aimed at establishing a legally binding instrument to conserve and sustainably use areas of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions. – AllAfrica News: Africa
Africa: Jobs, Not Growth Alone, Hold Key for Sustainable Economic Recovery – World Bank: [Daily Maverick] The global lender’s chief economist for Africa, Albert Zeufack, has warned resource-dependent economies on the continent that an over-reliance on exports has led to growth – but no jobs. With rising unemployment, a policy shift is needed to place greater focus on employment creation. The experience of the past decade, when the continent witnessed exponential economic growth rates, but stagnant job markets, has brought this point to bear. Covid-19 has driven it home. – AllAfrica News: Africa
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