November 21
Africa: Investing in the Success of Adolescent Girls in Africa Requires a Targeted Approach [press release]
World Bank
Amid growing calls to invest in human capital and expand job opportunities for Africa's burgeoning youth population, a new report underscores the challenges faced by a critical… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Must Deliver More Than 'Threadbare Promises' - Oxfam [press release]
Oxfam
In response to the latest climate finance draft text at COP29, Oxfam International's Climate Justice Lead, Safa' Al Jayoussi, said: Read more »
Africa: Who Should Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?
IPS
At the UN climate change conference in Baku (COP29), government officials are scrambling for an agreement on a new climate financial package. There is a well established consensus… Read more »
Africa: Making Artificial Intelligence Safe in Africa
Africa Renewal
Stakeholders call for balanced AI regulations to harness its potential for societal good Read more »
Africa: Illegal Mining Clampdown in South Africa - Treating Desperate People Like Criminals Is an Injustice - Legal Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Illegal artisanal gold mining in South Africa is in the spotlight again. Under Operation Vala Umgodi ("plug the hole"), South African authorities have since December 2023 been… Read more »
Africa: Loss and Damage Still Stuck in the Mud [analysis]
ISS
Support for financing loss and damage isn't keeping pace with climate impacts in vulnerable countries. Read more »
Africa: It's a Deal - Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants
IPS
Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated… Read more »
Africa: Signs of Things to Come As COP29 Presidency Releases New Draft Text
IPS
Today the COP29 Presidency released a much-awaited new draft text as the end draws near. Read more »
Africa: AU Confers 'Ambassador for Global Peace Award' On Nigerian Artist, Jay Moni
Leadership
Following the intervention and impact on humanity, the African Union Commission, AUC, has deemed it fit to honour Nigeria rising street music artist, Christopher Ogar (aka Jay… Read more »
Africa: Somi, Weedie Braimah & Hands of Time, Habib Koite Quartet - Live!
Afropop
Perhaps only in New York City can you catch three, excellent, completely different African music shows over the course of a Monday and Tuesday night in November. Afropop hosted two… Read more »
November 20
Africa: Madagascar's Huge Ocean Algae Bloom Was Caused By Dust From Drought-Stricken Southern Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust landing in the sea, causing ocean algae… Read more »
Africa: Military Rule Is On the Rise in Africa - Nothing Good Came From It in the Past [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back. Read more »
Africa: 'One Finger in Clean Energy, Two Legs in Fossil Fuels' - TotalEnergies Accused of COP29 Greenwashing Offensive [analysis]
African Arguments
TotalEnergies' charm offensive has ramped up, having been found guilty of making misleading claims about its commitment to sustainability this year. Read more »
Africa: Malawi, Zambia Speak Out About Russia's Influence, Concerned That It's 'A Double-Edged Sword'
Nyasa Times
Malawi and Zambia, just like other Southern African Development Community (Sadc) countries, have spoken out about the relationship with Russia amid rising concerns that it is 'a… Read more »
Africa: We Studied Drug-Resistant Bacteria On Hospital Surfaces in Six Countries. This Is What We Found [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines. Read more »
Africa: Children Face Unprecedented Challenges By 2050, UNICEF Report Warns
UN News
The future of childhood 'hangs in the balance' as three major global forces reshape children's lives, according to UN Children's Fund UNICEF's flagship report released on World… Read more »
Africa: Women in Africa Are Better Off Today but Gender Equality Remains Out of Reach
IPS
Today, women in Africa generally have better access to education, healthcare, and opportunities than ever before. Yet, as they step into the world, a gap between them and their… Read more »
Africa: Future of Children in 2050 Will Be Shaped Through Global Trends
IPS
The future of childhood will be fundamentally shaped by the interventions taken in the present that can determine how children's rights are protected amid compounding issues. As a… Read more »
Africa: Dazzling Wildlife Portraits At COP29 - a Conversation With Photographer Brad Wilson
IPS
As delegates at COP29 stroll through the venue in Baku, Azerbaijan, many pause to marvel at the stunning portraits of animals and birds adorning the pavilion walls. These 16… Read more »
Africa: Embedding Education Into Climate Finance Will Deliver Desired Learning, Climate Action Outcomes
IPS
Education is under threat as multiple crises push children out of school and into harms way. COP29 Baku could break historical barriers that hold back education from playing a… Read more »
Africa: Africa Central Banks Seen Cutting While They Can After Trump Win
The Herald
Most African central banks weighing interest rates over the next three weeks are set to lower them, wary that the window to ease further may narrow after Donald Trump becomes US… Read more »
Africa: China and Africa - a Partnership Rooted in Mutual Trust, Shared Prosperity
The Herald
China's long-standing relationship with Africa and other developing nations stands as a testament to its commitment to shared growth and mutual respect. Read more »
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report
Premium Times
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Read more »
Africa: Angolan Diplomacy At AU to Accompany South Africa's G20 Mandate
ANGOP
The Angolan minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, stated on Tuesday that Angola's presidency of the African Union (2025) will closely follow South Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Free Medical Care Protects Vulnerable Families in Guinea [press release]
World Bank
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