November 14, 2024
Nigeria: How to Hold Multinational Companies in Nigeria Accountable for Polluting Niger Delta
allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC), held at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg, which is the largest… Read more »
November 12, 2024
Africa: 'AI is No Panacea, But If It Can Help With Africa's Challenges, We Should Be Open-Minded'
allAfrica's Juanita Williams and Joy Basu, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of African Affairs, overseeing Economics and Regional Affairs across… Read more »
Africa: Every Breath Counts on World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day is held every year on November 12. This year it focuses on events around partnerships, aiming to lower mortality rates and strengthen pandemic defenses by… Read more »
South Africa: Debate Rages Over Spaza Shop Regulation - South African News Briefs - November 12, 2024
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November 08, 2024
Africa: A Quiet Revolution in Greening Global Trade
As the world braces for the upcoming COP29 climate summit in Baku, the chasm between environmental pledges and tangible action remains far too wide. Despite decades of promises,… Read more »
November 07, 2024
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Africa: Earthshot Prize 2024 - And The Winners Are...
Ghana and Kenyan innovators were among the five winners of the Earthshot Prize for their innovative solutions to help repair our planet. Read more »
November 06, 2024
Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai
"We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities." Read more »
South Africa: 'Young Leaders No Longer Waiting For Seats But Creating Their Own' - Climate Leader at Earthshot
Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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October 28, 2024
South Africa: Sewage Pollution Threatens Cape Town's Beaches - South African News Briefs - October 28, 2024
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October 24, 2024
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Severe Water Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 24, 2024
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October 23, 2024
Africa: Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit Bolsters Food Security Amid Crises
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault received yesterday a deposit of more than 30,000 new seed samples from 23 depositors across 21 countries, including seven international genebanks.… Read more »
South Africa: Siya and Rachel Kolisi End Their Marriage - South African News Briefs - October 23, 2024
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October 17, 2024
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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October 16, 2024
Namibia: Are Politics and Profit Behind Plans to Cull Elephants?
The decisions made by the Namibian and Zimbabwean governments to slaughter hundreds of elephants amid a widespread drought will do very little to address the effects of human… Read more »
October 15, 2024
Africa: How African Women Are Protecting Communities From Devastating Droughts
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have released a new global report today -… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Blasts Municipalities for Poor Electricity Maintenance - South African News Briefs - October 15, 2024
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October 14, 2024
South Africa: Eskom Celebrates 200 Days Without Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - October 14, 2024
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October 10, 2024
South Africa: Tshwane Bus Services Limited Due to Driver Shortage - South African News Briefs - October 10, 2024
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October 09, 2024
South Africa: Rhema Bible Church Founder Ray McCauley Dies - South African News Briefs - October 9, 2024
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October 04, 2024
Africa: Are We Losing Tree Species Before We Even Find Them?
For more than 17 years, Alice Muchugi has led the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF) program on tree genetic resources. The… Read more »
October 03, 2024
Africa: Is Crop Diversity Our Lifeline Against The Climate Crisis?
Crop diversity presents an opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues Africa faces today, such as climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Faces Looming Water Disaster - South African News Briefs - October 3, 2024
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September 29, 2024
Kenya: Unjust Laws Threaten Traditional Seed Practices
In the past decade, Francis Ngiri has taken pride in conserving seeds - a responsibility he holds dear. Read more »
