November 11, 2022
Africa: We are Living in Hell, Says Activist from South African Coal Mining Town #AfricaClimateCrisis
The science is clear - using fossil fuels is pushing us beyond the planet's ability to sustain life. Experts say there are nine planetary boundaries we need to respect for life on… Read more »
South Africa: Water Crisis a Greater Threat than Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns - South African News Briefs - November 11, 2022
Water Crisis to Outpace Energy Crisis, Infrastructure Group Warns Read more »
Africa: How Technology Can Curb Illicit Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species
As 2,500 people converge on Panama for the World Wildlife Conference from November 14, two leading international officials responsible for ensuring sustainable trade in wildlife… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Africa: Helping Small Businesses Adapt to the Climate Crisis is Crucial for African Countries #AfricaClimateHope
Small and medium-sized enterprises are essential engines for growth and play a key role in creating jobs and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Yet, the financing gap for SMEs,… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Makes Contingency Plans Against Public Service Strike - South African News Briefs - November 9, 2022
Govt Plans Contingency Against Public Service Workers' Strike Read more »
November 08, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Makes Maiden Satellite Launch with PearlAfricaSat-1
Uganda, in partnership with NASA, has launched its first satelleite, the PearlAfricaSat-1, into the international space station, The EastAfrican reports. The landmark project will… Read more »
South Africa: US Identifies Alleged IS Members Operating in South Africa - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2022
U.S. Identifies Several Alleged IS Members in South Africa Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: Climate Briefs - #COP27 Begins with Loss and Damage Front and Centre #AfricaClimateCrisis
Brazil, Indonesia and DR Congo in talks to form 'Opec of rainforests' Read more »
November 04, 2022
East Africa: Multi-Billion Crude Oil Pipeline Bulldozing Ahead Despite Stiff Opposition #AfricaClimateCrisis
Africa is rich in clean energy sources, such as sun and wind, but despite this abundant sunshine, ideal for renewable energy production, the continent relies heavily on crude oil.… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Africa: Make the 'Beautiful Game' a Track to Greater Trade and Inclusion
The approach of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, beginning 20 November, again illustrates that football is the world's game - an example of how people from different cultures, backgrounds,… Read more »
Africa: Why Govts Should Hike Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco and Sugar
Twenty-eight lives are lost every minute to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, liver disease or chronic respiratory ailments. Twenty-five out of those deaths happen in low- and… Read more »
October 27, 2022
Egypt: Egypt is Ready to Host a Landmark COP27
H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP27 President-Designate underlined that Egypt is “ready” to host the world leaders, delegates and climate… Read more »
South Africa: South African Govt on Alert, Notes Terror Alert from U.S. Embassy
The South African government has responded to a terror alert issued by the Embassy of the United States of America and said law enforcement agencies will monitor any potential… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: MSF Moves in to Mitigate Dire Lack of Clean Water in Zimbabwe's Capital
Water supplies are under increasing strain all around the world. As populations grow and cities expand, fresh water sources are depleted or contaminated. This is the case in… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Egypt: Continuous Engagement Ramping Up to a #COP27 Success
Members of the Egyptian COP27 Presidency Team and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have held an all-day consultation ahead of the convening. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Africa: Continent Now Has More Poor People Than South Asia
The number of people living in poverty in sub-Saharan Africa has overtaken that in South Asia, says a new study. Nearly 579 million Africans live in what the study calls "acute… Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: Let's Eradicate Polio – an Urgent Health Priority
Recently, the governor of the state of New York in the United States, declared a state of emergency over polio. This declaration followed the discovery of the poliovirus in… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: Global Crises Plunge Millions Into Acute Food Insecurity
The coronavirus pandemic and Russia's war in Ukraine have helped to drive at least 112 million people - more than one in every 10 Africans - into acute food insecurity, the… Read more »
Africa: Africa is 'Living on the Edge' – The IMF Assesses Economies Under Stress
That the latest International Monetary Fund regional survey on Sub-Saharan Africa released today offers a stark assessment of the current economic outlook is clear from the title:… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Africa: African Finance Ministers Hosted by Secretary Yellen and Deputy Adeyemo for a 'Historic-First' Dinner
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo hosted 10 African Ministers of Finance, along with Donald Kaberuka, an African Union special envoy and… Read more »
October 11, 2022
Cameroon: Soccer Authorities Slam Allegations of Magic in National Team
According to Radio France Internationale, Cameroon's national soccer team and the soccer federation are using spells and magic. The October 6 report alleges that most Cameroonian… Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Govt to Assist Wine Industry, Says Minister - South African News Briefs - October 6, 2022
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October 01, 2022
Africa: Seize this Moment for Africa to Model Net-Zero Development – AFC's Samaila Zubairu
The African Finance Corporation (AFC), has a mission even more critical today than when it was created in 2007 - mobilizing private sector-led infrastructure investment needed to… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: South Africa Leads the Charge in Nations Transitioning to Renewable Energy Plans
South Africa's journey towards decarbonisation via the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) has been described as one of the major achievements of the 2021 United Nations… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: 'Africans Face Shared Opposition in Transnational Activism to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights'
In April 2022, the Centre for Human Rights (CHR) and the Centre for Sexualities, AIDS, and Gender (CSA&G) at the University of Pretoria together with the Center for Gender… Read more »