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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: Amendment to Finance Bill Welcomed - South African News Briefs - November 23, 2022

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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »