November 12
Ethiopia: Ethio-Russia Business Forum Opens in Addis Ababa, Paving Way for Strategic Economic Cooperation
ENA
The Russia-Ethiopia business forum, titled "RUSSIA - ETHIOPIA: TIME DOESN'T WAIT!" launched today in Addis Ababa with the goal of expanding economic cooperation and strengthening… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reiterates to Uphold Its International Human Rights Obligations
ENA
Ethiopia presented its national report today, during the 47th Session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone Enters in to Full Operation
ENA
Ethiopia's Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) has announced that the Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone has entered in to full operation with its full capacity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Demands Return of Gifted Car, Accuses Church Mate of Theft
263Chat
Marondera-based Madzibaba Lastrodge, real name Collet Tavengwa, who once gained notoriety for receiving a Toyota Hilux GD6 Single Cab from controversial businessman Wicknel… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Indigenous Grains Make a Comeback Amid Climate Challenges
263Chat
In Zimbabwe, a quiet revolution is taking root as smallholder farmers embrace traditional grains like millet and sorghum to secure their livelihoods and combat the growing threat… Read more »
Seychelles: Victoria Falls to Host High-Stakes Energy Summit
263Chat
The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit will convene in Victoria Falls from November 18-20, 2024, aiming to accelerate sustainable energy investments across both countries. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Committed to Attracting Global Tourists - Prime Minister's Office
ENA
Ethiopia is committed to attracting global tourists and showcasing its abundant natural, historical, and cultural treasures by enhancing visitor experiences and improving lodging… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Expands Foreign Exchange Services With Private Currency Exchange Offices
ENA
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has granted licenses to five non-bank private currency exchange offices in line with its directive to expand foreign exchange services and boost… Read more »
Mauritius: Heads of Electoral Observation Mission to the National Assembly Elections Provide Their Views
Government of Mauritius
The Heads of the International Electoral Observation Missions to the National Assembly Elections of the Republic of Mauritius, gave their preliminary statements, today, at the… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Shutdown Over Water Cuts Is an Embarrassing Low-Point for Collapsing Joburg Metro [press release]
DA
It is a national embarrassment that the inability of the City of Johannesburg to supply water to its residents, business and public sector offices, has now led to the shutdown of… 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 »
Cameroon: WFP Responds to Severe Flooding in Cameroon That Affects Over 400,000 People
WFP
Recent flooding in Cameroon has affected more than 400,000 people and upended lives and livelihoods, as the country grapples with acute food insecurity amid rising food prices,… Read more »
South Africa: Where Are We in the Search for an HIV Cure?
spotlight
Highly effective treatments for HIV have existed since the mid-1990s. But while these treatments keep people healthy, we do not yet have a safe and scalable way to completely rid… Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accused of Poisoning Sudanese in El Gezira
Dabanga
Hundreds of people have reportedly died after contracting strange symptoms in El Hilaliya town in eastern El Gezira, amidst conflicting reports about the cause of the deaths. El… 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 »
South Africa: A South African Politician Ends Up Homeless in Nthikeng Mohlele's Spicy New Novel - but Is It Any Good? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Despite the flaws in the latest novel by South African writer Nthikeng Mohlele, there is something alluring about Revolutionaries' House. It is Mohlele's most political novel, and… 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 »
Mozambique: Mozambicans Favour Multiparty Competition, Increasingly Feel Distant From Political Parties
Afrobarometer
Three-fourths of citizens see opposition's role as cooperation with government rather than scrutiny. 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 »
