November 19
Kenya: African Youth Lead the Charge in Climate Adaptation At COP29
Capital FM
At COP29, African youth took center stage in various sessions on food systems and climate adaptation sharing their experiences and best practices and showcasing the innovative… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Lauds Liberia's Progress in Gender-Responsive Budgeting
Liberian Observer
The World Bank Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia's efforts in integrating gender considerations into national budgetary processes, describing it as a… Read more »
Sudan: Al-Burhan Praises Russia's Supportive Stances Towards Sudan and Its Issues At International Forums
SNA
The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan, has praised the Russian position supporting Sudan in the UN Security Council, noting that the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Deputy President to Attend SADC Extraordinary Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Permanent Seat - Tinubu Lobbies G20 Leaders
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said there is an urgent need for the United Nations Security Council to reform its structure to ensure its continued relevance in global… Read more »
Nigeria: Only 2% of Kano Population Still Practising Open Defecation - Unicef
Daily Trust
The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) says only two per cent of people in Kano State are still practising open defecation as the state achieved a milestone in ending the… Read more »
Uganda: Unicef and World Leaders Urge Immediate Climate Action to Protect Children
Nile Post
From flooded schools to collapsing health systems, children are facing the worst consequences of a crisis they had no hand in causing. Read more »
Africa: AU Team Visits Liberia to Strengthen Climate Change Mitigation Efforts
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed a high-level African Union (AU) delegation, led by H.E. Ana Nembe, to engage in collaborative… Read more »
West Africa: COP29 Baku - Deputy Special Representative Barrie Freeman Calls On West African Actors to Mobilize to Better Combat the Impact of Climate Change On Peace and Security in the Sub-Region
UNOWAS
During the COP29, UNOWAS, in collaboration with its partners, organized two important meetings to raise awareness and to mobilize public and private players on the impact of… Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Heritage Shines At Geneva's Palais Des Nations
MAP
Morocco's rich artisanal, artistic, and culinary heritage took center stage at the International Bazaar of the United Nations Women's Circle in Geneva (UNWG-Geneva), the 2024… Read more »
Sudan: Vetoed - UNSC Resolution to Protect Sudanese Civilians
Dabanga
The United Nations Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution aimed at pushing for measures to protect civilians in Sudan after Russia used its veto power to reject it.… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Special Envoy Meetings in Port Sudan Prove 'Fruitful'
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, visited Port Sudan on Monday, where he held what he described as "fruitful" meetings with Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, his deputy… Read more »
Africa: New UN Humanitarian Chief Assumes Office
Premium Times
Mr Fletcher succeeds Martin Griffiths, also from the UK, who stepped down at the end of June for health reasons. Read more »
Ethiopia: Senior US Officials, Ethiopian Defense Minister Discuss Conflicts in Amhara and Oromia, DDR Efforts in Tigray
Addis Standard
Senior U.S. officials met on Monday with Ethiopia's Minister of Defense, Aisha Mohammed, to discuss the ongoing militarized conflicts in Ethiopia's Amhara and Oromia regions, as… Read more »
Somalia: US Congratulates Somaliland President-Elect, Praised Peaceful Transfer of Power
Addis Standard
The United States has extended its congratulations to the people of Somaliland on the successful completion of their recent elections, highlighting the region's commitment to… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Urges Global Citizens to Hold G20 Leaders Accountable
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. Read more »
Southern Africa: 2024 World Children's Day - 7,000 Children from Southern Africa Lead the Call for Quality and Inclusive Education in Africa
Unicef
Regional World Children's Day celebration in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe highlights education and rights as cornerstones for the region's future Read more »
Nigeria: Rethink Reform Strategies, IMF Advises Nigeria
Vanguard
Against the backdrop of frustrations faced by the general public in Nigeria and some other Sub-Saharan African countries undergoing economic reforms, the International Monetary… Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Tackle Global Hunger Crisis
Nile Post
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the… Read more »
Kenya: COP29 Scores Big With Breakthrough On Carbon Credits Amid Calls for Increased Climate Finance
Capital FM
COP29 in Baku has marked a historic step forward with the establishment of a global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Read more »
Nigeria: Femi Fani-Kayode, Kemi Badenoch and an Old Fellow From Leicester
Premium Times
Oni's defence of Badenoch's refusal to support reparations is rooted in a flimsy argument. Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Nursing School Enters Partnership With China's Shenyang Medical University
Nile Post
In a landmark moment for Uganda's healthcare and education sectors, the Busoga Consortium has secured a groundbreaking medical partnership between Shenyang Medical University in… Read more »
Africa: Money Talks - Why COP29 New Collective Quantified Goal On Climate Finance Matters
IPS
The industrial revolution set the ball rolling towards global warming. Today, developing nations are on the frontlines of a climatic carnage and its snowballing effects. Developed… Read more »
November 18
Africa: COP29 - Africa's Negotiating Strategy Must Build On Past Lessons
Africa Renewal
A stronger Africa is essential for the world to effectively build resilience against the impacts of climate change. The Africa we want is the Africa the World needs Read more »
Africa: Peace Talks--Delegates Turn to Climate Summit for Insights Into What Really Makes People Safe
IPS
At a time when the COP29 summit is primarily focused on climate finance as a tool to cool catastrophically high global temperatures and reverse consequences for all life on earth,… Read more »
