November 12
Africa: Five Animals That Behave Differently in Moonlight [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously - a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space. Read more »
Africa: New Surveys of Children Highlight Education Challenges Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Unicef
Ahead of World Children's Day 2024, data from multiple countries reveal children's awareness of their rights, but significant barriers to education persist Read more »
Africa: Wildlife Conservation Finance - Investing in People and Planet for World Wildlife Day 2025
UNDP
In 2025, World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the critical theme of "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." The year 2025 will also coincide with… Read more »
Africa: African Court Sets Deadline for Kenya to Comply With the Ogiek Judgment [document]
africancourt
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) has set a three-month deadline for the Republic of Kenya to file a report on the measures it has taken to comply with… Read more »
Africa: Marching Towards Doable Russia-Africa Amity
Ethiopian Herald
Being the ever transforming continent, Africa has been hunting development partners and allies with a view to fostering its growth and changes in all aspects centering a communal… Read more »
Africa: CIIE Bolsters China, Africa Ties
The Herald
The China International Import Expo (CIIE), held annually for seven consecutive years, has played a significant role in promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and… Read more »
Africa: Morocco's First Homegrown PCR Test for Mpox Gets Africa CDC Nod
Africa CDC
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention through its Diagnostic Advisory Committee (DAC) has recommended the first locally manufactured Real-Time PCR test for mpox from… Read more »
Africa: Time Is Now for Youths to Take Charge of Africa, Says Rugunda
Nile Post
Former Prime Minister, Dr.Ruhakana Rugunda has said the time is ripe for youths to charge of the affairs of the African continent. Read more »
Africa: Rocky Start at COP29 Climate Talks - CSOs Hold Firm on Human Rights, Finance and Climate Justice [press release]
Natural Justice
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) has opened amid deep divisions over agenda items, fossil fuel… Read more »
Africa: A Decade of Transformation for Land Locked Developing Countries
UNDP
International conference in Botswana to discuss most pressing issues Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Drought Warnings Save Lives, What About Livelihoods?
The New Humanitarian
While it may be clear from a forecast when a good time to act might be, with regards to livelihoods it is never straightforward to decide what exactly should be done. Read more »
Africa: Four Out of Five People in Africa Use Wood for Cooking - a Transition to Clean Fuels Would Cut Emissions and Save Lives, a Model for Nigeria Shows [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Guterres Urges Countries to 'Get Serious' On Loss and Damage Funding
UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Tuesday for countries to step up contributions to a financial mechanism to assist developing countries affected by climate… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Green Momentum - a Call for Action At COP29
Africa Renewal
At COP29, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for action to transform Africa into a global renewable energy leader, emphasizing the continent's… Read more »
Africa: 'Extremely Urgent' - an Interview With the Head of the Adaptation Fund [interview]
African Arguments
With the Global South hoping COP29 can bring progress on the $215-387 bn per year needed for adaptation, we spoke to the head of the Adaptation Fund. Read more »
Africa: Explainer - Can COP29 Settle Climate Finance?
Liberian Observer
What is COP29? Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Parties Reach Consensus On Standards for Creation of Carbon Credits
Premium Times
This year, the COP29 agenda is expected to be anchored on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation, with the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) designed to provide support… Read more »
Africa: Kenya's Environment CS Duale Urges Global North to Meet Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Target At COP29
Capital FM
Kenya's Environment Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, has stressed the urgency of addressing climate change and securing financial support for vulnerable nations at the ongoing COP29… Read more »
Africa: 'Do More' - Guterres Urges Strong Climate Action At COP29
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit, COP29, to take stronger action to protect people from the impacts… Read more »
East Africa: UNHCR Leads the Revitalization of a Coordinated Solutions Process for the Somalia Situation in the East Horn of Africa and Great Lakes Region and Yemen
UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency has just concluded a three-day event, hosting partners and Governments from the East and Horn of Africa, Great Lakes Region and Yemen, to review… Read more »
Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers
Business Day Africa
Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »
Africa: Air Pollution and Pneumonia Scorecard
Stop Pneumonia
Air pollution is the leading risk factor for 2.2 million annual deaths from pneumonia, responsible for an estimated 30% (651,200) of all pneumonia deaths in 2021 according to the… Read more »
Africa: Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance Launches Request for Applications to Scale African Tech Solutions for Trade and Commerce
Prosper Africa
The Prosper Africa Tech for Trade Alliance is excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) from African companies with innovative, technology-driven solutions that can… Read more »
Africa: What is Pneumonia? [blog]
allAfrica
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection characterized by inflammation of the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs, which can fill with fluid or pus. This condition can make… Read more »
Africa: IFAD Expands Its Climate Finance For More Resilient Rural Populations
IFAD
At a time when the transformation of food systems in the face of climate change requires unprecedented levels of funding and financial innovation, the International Fund for… Read more »
