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 »

South Africa: State Capture Graft Entrenched in Govt, National Treasury Warns - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2022

National Treasury Warns of Entrenched State Capture Graft in Government Read more »

Africa: It's Time to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Transition Through Sustainable and Inclusive Trade #AfricaClimateCrisis

A key component of equitable global development and poverty reduction is dealing with the climate crisis. International trade can play a vital role in this. 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 »

Africa: 'Sustainable Impact on GBV Can Only Be Achieved Through Collective Actions That Involve Men, Boys'

Both men and women are victims, survivors and perpetrators of violence. However, statistics shows that overwhelmingly, violence and discrimination is directed against women… 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 »

Africa: Mane Question Answered As Coaches Start Naming Africa's Teams for World Cup

With just over a week left before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, coaches of African teams are deep into preparing their final squads. 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 »

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: Climate Action Must Focus on Decent Work and a Just Transition #AfricaClimateHope

Providing decent jobs, and protecting the rights and futures of workers are levers for climate ambition, says a global trade union confederation Read more »

Africa: Young Activists Fight For Climate Justice and Survival #AfricaClimateCrisis

Young people are becoming more vocal and fighting harder for their survival as the impacts of climate change intensify. Tired of broken promises and inaction by their leaders, they… Read more »

Africa: Senegal's Dismay Over Sadio Mané Possibly Missing World Cup

There are fears Senegalese soccer star Sadio Mané might miss the soccer World Cup 2022 in Qatar. The tournament begins in less than two weeks. Read more »

South Africa: Public Servants Take to the Streets in National Strike Action

Public servant workers have embarked on a nationwide strike in a demonstration calling for higher wages, Eyewitness News reports. The workers are on a one-day stay-away in… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa on the Verge of Police Crisis? - South African News Briefs - November 10, 2022

Is South Africa Facing a Policing Crisis? 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 »

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 »

Africa: Africa Needs to 'Demilitarize to Decarbonize' - Move War Funds to Climate Coffers

"Africom must leave Africa!" That is a clear message expressed by speakers during the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)'s webinar titled A Climate of… Read more »

Africa: Global Energy Alliance Agenda For Clean Energy Takes Shape in Africa #AfricaClimateHope

"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all." This is Sustainable Development Goal 7, which Africa is unlikely to meet because it does not yet… Read more »

Africa: The 27 Demands African Women Want Addressed at COP27 #AfricaClimateHope

Women activists say their voices have been absent or have gone unheard at previous climate summits. So they are taking action and looking to assume the lead on climate action and… Read more »

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: Strike Action by Public Sector Workers to Impact Multiple Govt Departments

A public sector stay-away is expected to affect car licencing offices and border posts, eNCA reports. This comes as wage negotiations between government and public sector unions… 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 »