On 28 June, a major event was organised by CLINQ GOLD at the prestigious Al Habtoor Polo Resort in Dubai, bringing together governors and ministers from more than ten African countries and the United Arab Emirates. The aim was to present the GB-CBDC, a new central bank digital currency backed by gold.
According to a report by the African Development Bank, 20% of Africans are undernourished, revealing a worrying rise in food insecurity and malnutrition on the continent. Dependence on the global food market has exposed Africa to external shocks such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukrainian crisis.
On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day on 19 June, it is worth remembering that this genetic disease remains a major concern in sub-Saharan Africa, with a prevalence of up to 40% in heterozygous forms and 2% in homozygous forms. What is the current state of research and treatment for this disease, and what is its economic impact in Africa?