According to a report by World Bank , many African cities are reportedly crowded as well as disconnected, making them costly for both firms and residents. Read more »
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has used an address at the opening of the first United Nations conference on oceans to call for an end to sanctions on his landlocked country so ... Read more »
Now derisively referred to as the "airborne" president in some circles, President Robert Mugabe has chartered his ultra-luxurious aircraft yet again, this time to attend a UN ... Read more »
The initiative comes as the country is grappling with the worsening impacts of climate change, such as frequent flooding and recurring drought. Read more »
Saliem Fakir, head of the policy and futures unit of the World Wildlife Fund in South Africa, says failure to mitigate climate change will drive greater levels of poverty, while ... Read more »
"It is fundamental not only to increase production, but to do it in a way that does not damage the environment. Nourishing people must go hand in hand with nurturing the planet," ... Read more »
The Chinese ambassador, Zheng Zhuqiang, has strongly disputed some of the claims contained in President Museveni's letter to the inspector general of government, ordering an ... Read more »
President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change will be greeted with anger across the African continent - but with or without ... Read more »
A 'period emoji' on mobile devices could help break the taboo of menstruation, according to an international child rights group. Read more »
The row between Lilongwe and Tanzania over who owns Lake Nyasa has reportedly escalated and turned into a fully-fledged diplomatic row, worsening the deteriorating relationship ... Read more »
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