January 29
Africa: How New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Africa Expand Crackdown On Rights
LONDON, Jan 29 (Openly) - Despite the decriminalisation of same-sex relations in Mauritius in 2023, rights groups warn that new laws being considered in several African countries… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Women Sacrifice Their Health to Shield Families From Spiking Costs
Women are skipping meals, medical appointments and treatments in order to make ends meet as living costs rise worldwide Read more »
September 01, 2022
South Africa: South African Tech Entrepreneurs Tackle Digital Divide in Townships
Improved internet access, online literacy and new technology tools such as apps for informal traders are helping the poorest Read more »
August 15, 2022
Kenya: Drought-Hit Kenyan Herders Save Wildlife - and Their Livelihoods #AfricaClimateHope
As drought and farming shrink natural habitats, wild animals are raiding villages for food. By protecting land for wildlife, conservancies save crops and cattle, too Read more »
August 01, 2022
Africa: We Need a Clearer Roadmap to a Resilient Food System #AfricaClimateCrisis
As climate change hits farmers and those who depend on them, creating a smarter food system is now critical Read more »
July 22, 2022
Africa: Women Should Not Be Propping Up Healthcare Systems Without Proper Pay
Woman health workers are the backbone of medical care across much of the world, so why are they treated so poorly? Read more »
July 06, 2022
Uganda: Illegal River Sand Miners Boost Rising Flood Risk #AfricaClimateCrisis
The illicit trade along the Nyamwamba River is exacerbating flooding as climate change brings more extreme weather Read more »
July 05, 2022
Africa: Companies From Developing Markets Are Crucial to Meet Sustainable Development Goals
If we're serious about achieving these goals, we must pay more attention to companies from emerging and developing economies as their impact is ever growing. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Indigenous Peoples Warn of Global Delay On Forest Protection Push #AfricaClimateCrisis
From the Amazon rainforest to Indonesia, indigenous groups see little progress on protecting forests since COP26 climate summit Read more »
June 20, 2022
Africa: UN Nature Summit Set for Montreal As Covid-Hit China Steps Aside #AfricaClimateCrisis
The COP15 conference, which is due to agree a new global deal to protect biodiversity, has been postponed several times as host nation China grapples with the pandemic Read more »
June 09, 2022
Africa: Climate Finance Must Foster a Just Transition in Developing Countries
The Global South needs international funding to help decision-makers tackle the inequities that could be created by a shift to greener economies Read more »
June 08, 2022
Africa: Vulnerable Nations Demand Funding for Climate Losses, Fearing UN 'Talk Shop' #AfricaClimateCrisis
Developing countries are losing wealth as they are hit by extreme weather and rising seas, says V20, amid calls for a new fund to direct money to repair the damage fast Read more »
April 26, 2022
Africa: Humanity On 'Spiral of Self-Destruction' As Disasters Rise, UN Warns #AfricaClimateCrisis
Disasters have cost an average of about $170 billion each year in the last decade but developing nations and their poorest people suffering disproportionately Read more »
April 18, 2022
Kenya: As Kenyans Farm in Forests, Incomes Rise and Deforestation Falls #AfricaClimateCrisis
Forest authorities say Kenya's scheme to let farmers grow crops in forests has slashed illegal logging, as the country aims for 10% of its land in trees by the end of the year Read more »
August 27, 2018
Africa: Half the World's Schools Lack Clean Water, Toilets and Handwashing
Nearly half the world's schools lack clean drinking water, toilets and handwashing facilities, putting millions of children at risk of disease, experts warned on Monday. Read more »
July 03, 2018
Kenya: With Refrigerated ATMs, Camel Milk Business Thrives
Halima Sheikh Ali is the proud owner of one of the few ATMs in Wajir town in northeast Kenya. But rather than doling out shilling notes, it dispenses something tastier: a fresh… Read more »
December 27, 2016
Cameroon: Gay Rights Groups Brave Abuse, Violence to Fight HIV
HIV and homosexuality are no laughing matter in a country where being gay is illegal and LGBT activists face rising hostility and violence Read more »
December 11, 2014
Africa: Protecting Mangroves Can Lower Disaster Risks, Offer Cash - Experts
Better protecting the world's fast-disappearing mangroves could have big economic, social and environmental benefits, experts said at the U.N. climate talks in Lima this week. Read more »