January 02, 2023
East Africa: Stop Supporting DR Congo's M23 Rebels, Europe Tells Rwanda
The European Union (EU) has called on all states in the Great Lakes region to stop support from flowing to armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but has singled out… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Africa: How Much Risk Does Russia Pose to Africa? (1)
A grave security threat, but not necessarily on a par with the United States, European Union and China. That's how some are describing Russia's involvement on the continent. And… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: Climate Loss and Damage: The Time to Act is Now
As the U.S.-Africa Summit gets underway, here are some concrete, cost-free steps the U.S. can take to help poorer countries suffering the effects of pollution by wealthier… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: IMF's New Resilience, Sustainability Trust to 'Turn the Needle' on Climate, Pandemic Crises?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that the frequency and magnitude of disasters like global warming is driving other, less visible, and disruptive crises in the… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Africa Will 'Shape The Future, Not Just of African People But of the World'
The Biden administration is set to host about 50 African leaders in Washington for crucial conversations on health, democracy, climate change, and other topics. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Did the 'Africa COP' Live Up to Expectations?
It's fair to say that COP27 didn't live up to its billing. A lot of issues were swept under the carpet during my two weeks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. However, the… Read more »
Uganda: First Batch of Ebola Vaccines Arrives in Uganda For Clinical Trials
Uganda has received a shipment of 1,200 Ebola vaccine doses from the World Health Organization today, writes Elias Biryambarema for Reuters. Three vaccine options - one from the… Read more »
Africa: Africa Continues to Shoulder Heaviest Malaria Burden - WHO Report
Each year, the World Health Organization, WHO's World malaria report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Africa: While A Historic Deal Was Made, There is Still Much Left To Do #AfricaClimateHope
After two weeks of intense negotiations, a historic deal on loss, and damage was struck, but there is still much left to do. Sadly, nations failed to commit to taking some of the… Read more »
November 23, 2022
South Africa: Amendment to Finance Bill Welcomed - South African News Briefs - November 23, 2022
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November 22, 2022
Africa: What's on the Agenda for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit?
Invitations for African leaders to convene in world capitals have become regular features on the diplomatic calendar. The France-Africa Summit, an annual event since 1973, and… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Africa: 'Going Back Empty-Handed': African Media Perspectives on the African COP
The 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) draws to an official close on Friday, November 18 after two weeks of intense negotiations in the resort town of Sharm… Read more »
Africa: Joint Action Plan for Promoting One Health Launched at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope
Africa's public health systems with often poor infrastructure are overburdened as well as lack the necessary equipment and medication to treat patients Read more »
Africa: What to Do About Fossil Fuels? #AfricaClimateCrisis
Experts warn that fossil fuels must stay in the ground in order to prevent the worst effects of the climate emergency and putting at risk the goal of curbing global warming to a… Read more »
Africa: Negotiators at COP27 Wrangle Over Loss and Damage and Fossil Fuel Phase Out #AfricaClimateCrisis
On Gender Day African Development Bank Rallies Global Support for Women to Build Climate Resilience Read more »
November 17, 2022
East Africa: 'The Horn of Africa Is Paying the Price for the World's Selfishness' #AfricaClimateCrisis
The fallout of a changing climate is indisputable as it is already disrupting the livelihoods of millions of people in Africa, especially the poorest and most vulnerable. Read more »
Africa: Climate Briefs - Green Hydrogen Could Sustainably Industrialise Africa and Boost GDP #AfricaClimateHope
Germany Commits €40 Million to African Development Bank Group's Climate Action Window Initiative for Fragile African States Read more »
Africa: Blowing Hot Air - How Top Emitters are Doing on their Energy Transitions #AfricaClimateCrisis
Finding sustainable forms of energy is one of the critical global challenges we face when dealing with the climate emergency and that means an urgent move away from fossil fuels. Read more »
South Africa: South African Delegation to UN Questioned on Femicide, Xenophobia - South African News Briefs - November 17, 2022
United Nations Grills South Africa on Corruption, Femicide and Xenophobia Read more »
November 16, 2022
Africa: 'Even Though Loss and Damage is on the Table, It's Not Yet a Win for Africa' #AfricaClimateHope
A promise of U.S.$100 billion a year in climate funding is yet to be fulfilled despite being past its 2020 deadline Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: If Cities Are a Part of the Climate Crisis, They Should Also Be Part of the Solution #AfricaClimateHope
Cities around the world are some of the biggest polluters and drivers of planet-warming emissions. Despite this, they can also offer a part of the solution to reducing the… Read more »
Africa: Providing Clean Water and Sanitation While Adapting to the Climate Emergency
Water is life as the saying goes, but for many households across the continent finding their daily supply of clean water remains a struggle. They also face the risk of contracting… Read more »
Africa: Climate Briefs - Youth-led Businesses With Climate Change Solutions Win U.S.$100,000 Each #AfricaClimateHope
Forest and Climate Leaders' Partnership Launched at COP27 Read more »
November 14, 2022
Africa: Climate Briefs - Funding for Solar, Infrastructure and Warning Systems Announced at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope
Germany, G7 Launch 'Global Shield' Climate Finance at COP27 Read more »
South Africa: Govt Faces Renewed Strike Threat from Public Service Workers - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2022
Public Servants Renew Threats of National Sutdown Against GovtPublic service workers have reiterated their threat of a national shutdown following a a stay-away last Wednesday over… Read more »