The World Economic Forum (WEF) is advocating for the creation of vaccine production hubs across Africa to ease the distribution of vaccines throughout the continent. The proposal surges amidst the realisation of a skewed spread of vaccines, particularly for low- and middle-income nations, despite the global efforts through the COVAX Facility.

Thousands of festivalgoers across the country celebrated and learned about African American history and culture during the annual African American Heritage Festival. The event, which seeks to preserve and highlight the traditions and triumphs of African American heritage, was marked by vibrant displays of art, music, dance, and cuisine.

Canadian officials have been routinely warned that the nation is consistently losing its relevance within the African continent, despite a history of substantial peacekeeping efforts during the 1990s. This declining influence in Africa comes despite fluctuating aid commitments from Canada amounting to between $2.3 billion and $3.3 billion since the start of 2010.