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 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 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 »
September 15, 2022
Africa: Global Covid-19 Response Nothing Short of Massive Failure - Lancet Report
According to a study by The Lancet, the global response to the Covid-19 epidemic has been nothing short of a massive failure. The peer-reviewed general medical journal explains… Read more »