Gustavo Galleguillos

Africa Analyst and Business Development advisor at Africa Business Engine. - - Director (International Affairs) at The Foundation for the Development of Africa.

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Solar-powered tricycles enabling mobility for rural communities in #Zimbabwe. Also named "Hambas" in the local language, are custom-built. They are rented out to users for a monthly fee, or they can pay for the bikes upfront or opt for a lease-to-purchase. https://t.co/vWspYcBiWt

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

This report provides information on #energy access in subSaharan #Africa. Identifying policies for access to modern energy services there while moving towards a transition to zero-emission fuels. #Angola #Ghana #Kenya #Niger #SouthAfrica #Nigeria #DRCongo. https://t.co/arrXtYFLuT

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Under the theme ‘Tourism & Sports United for #Sustainability’, the Congress will serve as a framework to deepen the study of #sports #tourism, a segment with enormous potential and one of the fastest-growing trends. https://t.co/9FX3L2VAt7

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

This report reviews the state of TBWs in #Africa to assess susceptibility to #climate change and considers agreements that cover at-risk basins and aquifers. Hotspots include the #Nile River basin (#Ethiopia), the Lake #Chad basin, and in #SouthSudan. https://t.co/o9MSzUxim6

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

#WorldWaterDay, 22 March. The global campaign #BeTheChange encourages people to take action in their lives to change how they use, consume and manage water. It is about accelerating change to solve the #water and #sanitation crisis. https://t.co/2BVPzPvXBo

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Did you know? 1.4 million people die annually and 74 million will have their lives shortened by diseases related to poor #water, #sanitation and #hygiene. Today, 1 in 4 people – 2 billion people – lack safe drinking water. #WorldWaterDay 22 March. https://t.co/jGO6ZNk2D0

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

The World #Happiness Report 2023 analyzed 6 key factors in 109 countries: Social support, Income, Health, Freedom, Generosity, and absence of Corruption. Africa most happy are: #Mauritius (59) #SouthAfrica (85) #Congo (86) #Guinea (91) #IvoryCoast (93) https://t.co/rQprR2cqlQ

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

International Day of #Happiness, 20 March, recognizes happiness and well-being as universal goals in the lives of #human beings and the importance of their recognition in public #policy objectives. The theme is: ‘Be Mindful. Be Grateful. Be Kind’. https://t.co/fI9MjQQAWv

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Having caused immense human suffering and economic damage, #cyclone #Freddy now holds the record as the longest-lasting cyclone in recorded human history. It is now running 37 days with plenty of energy to go another few days. #Madagascar #Mozambique #Malawi #Zimbabwe #Mauritius

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Implementation of the #AfCFTA could reduce #food security risks by promoting intraregional #agricultural #trade. As of May 2022, 54 out of 55 countries have signed the AfCFTA and 44 have deposited their instruments of ratification. https://t.co/lsTRQap3tW

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

The deaths of 70 #Gambian children from Acute Kidney Injury linked by global health officials to cough syrups made in India and contaminated with ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG). India supplies half the generic medicines used in #Africa. https://t.co/StblIDJtBb

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

As we begin 2023, #Africa’s #development is threatened by multiple crises. Foresight Africa considers the top priority must be #Economic recovery and #Growth. To act now, to regain lost ground and move towards prosperous, resilient, inclusive societies https://t.co/fmQoILGhaA

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

The #AfricanUnion has postponed a conference that was to take place in #Tunisia, after a government crackdown and #racial attacks against sub-Saharan nationals. The Pan-African Conference on Fighting Illicit Financial Flows was scheduled for 15-17 March https://t.co/UZ027703cP

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

In #Africa, 88% of the population already lives within reach of a #mobile cellular signal and 77% within the range of a 3G connection. Some countries even have a 5G network #Kenya #SouthAfrica— or are testing it #Morocco #Egypt #Nigeria #Gabon #Uganda #Lesotho.

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Priority: Raise domestic #revenues and spend more efficiently. Sub-Saharan #Africa collects less than can be generated at current levels of income, with #tax revenue an average 16% of GDP. #Seychelles #Namibia #SouthAfrica #Botswana #Mozanbique #Mauritius https://t.co/ysJpWhr1ve

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

Foresight #Africa's top #priorities for the region in 2023: 1) Economic Recovery and #Growth 2) #Food Security 3) #Education and Skills 4) #Health Security 5) Closing the #Gender Equity Gap 6) #Climate Change 7) #Cities, the Urban Agenda https://t.co/ysJpWhqtFG

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

#IvoryCoast #Guinea and #Nigeria are considering repatriating their citizens from #Tunisia after President Kais Saied’s controversial and racialized remarks. #Africa

[Reuters Africa @ReutersAfrica]

Tunisia's president announced a crackdown on illegal immigration last week, alleging a plot by political elites to replace native Tunisians with foreigners, and using language the African Union denounced as racialized.

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

The value of wildlife: Billions of #people, in #developing nations, benefit daily from using wild species for #food, energy, materials, medicine, recreation, inspiration, and many other vital contributions to #human well-being. #WorldWildlifeDay https://t.co/k7hyFjSUsJ

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

“Great Green Transformation” is built on #Africa's #energy independence and its ability to massively multiply #trade and #investment. #Angola #Burundi #Cameroon #Congo #Chad #DRCongo #Gabon #EqGuinea #Kenya #Rwanda #SouthSudan #Tanzania #Uganda #Zambia https://t.co/grahLl15TS

[Gustavo Galleguillos @Gallevien]

On Zero #Discrimination Day this 1 March, under the theme “Save lives: Decriminalise”, UNAIDS is highlighting how the #decriminalization of key populations and people living with #HIV saves lives and helps advance the end of the AIDS pandemic. #Africa https://t.co/r0JA0qTfyC