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Carbon markets could unleash gigatonnes of emissions on Africa, report warns

Carbon markets could unleash 1.5 to 2.5 gigatonnes of new emissions annually, or more than all of Africa’s current fossil fuel and agricultural emissions...

Africa’s future lies in local resource mobilisation and African philanthropy

For decades, Africa's development trajectory has been heavily influenced by external aid. While such assistance has and continues to address many immediate needs, it...

EU, UK block African debt reform at UN meeting

The European Union and United Kingdom led wealthy nations in blocking debt reform proposals backed by African countries at United Nations negotiations on Friday,...

Ambitious NDCs 3.0: Africa’s pathway to sustainable development

By virtue of the ratification of the Paris Accord on Climate Change, Parties to the agreement are mandated by the provisions of Article 4 paragraph...

AGN chair emphasises importance of Africa’s unity in global negotiations

The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) Chair, Dr. Richard Muyungi, has emphasised the importance and power of Africa’s unity in global...

Climate activists release report on Africa’s emerging nuclear energy trajectory

Twelve civil society organisations from across the African continent as well as Europe and Russia have released a disturbing report on the growing number of...

Africa loses $40bn annually to illicit financial flows in extractive sector – ECA

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says Africa is losing an estimated 40 billion dollars annually to illicit financial flows (IFFs) in...

Bill Gates to direct majority of $200b pledge toward Africa’s future

In an address on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair, Bill Gates, urged African leaders...

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Nigeria targets $2.5bn carbon credit investment by 2030

Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Ortuanya, says Nigeria targets $2.5 billion in high-integrity...
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GROW Project launched to drive green jobs, sustainable construction in Africa

The GROW Project – Construction Waste Remediation and Recycling Vocational Training in Sub-Saharan Africa has officially been launched, bringing...

Nigeria strengthening sub-national data to determine greenhouse gas inventories, adaptation reporting

Nigeria is strengthening its transparency framework, reliable sub national data to determine the quality of its national greenhouse gas...

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Nigeria targets $2.5bn carbon credit investment by 2030

Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN),...

GROW Project launched to drive green jobs, sustainable construction in Africa

The GROW Project – Construction Waste Remediation and Recycling...
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