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Experts express support for Africa’s transition to renewable energy

Energy experts have emphasised the importance for African countries to prioritise the adoption and transition to renewable energy sources for inclusive electrification and social...

New report details how Africa can develop sustainably, collaboratively

While Africa continues to suffer the destructive effects of climate change (and numerous other crises), a new report shows how the continent can embark...

NJ Ayuk: Africa needs natural gas to meet COP27 commitments

The 27th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Sharm El...

Africa needs more investments in green infrastructure, says AfDB President

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), DrAkinwumi Adesina, says Africa needs to frontload investments in green infrastructure space through private sector financing. Adesina, who...

Africa needs $2.7trn to finance climate change by 2030 – Adesina

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, Akinwumi Adesina, has said that Africa will need about $2.7 trillion by 2030 to finance climate change. Adesina said...

Just energy transition for Africa dependent on transformative national processes, by Okereke, Treyer, et al

Last month, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) announced its collaboration with McKinsey & Company to create Energy Transition and Investment Plans (ETIPs) that would assist...

Africa region commended for galvanising efforts to end mercury lighting

The Zero Mercury Working Group and the Clean Lighting Coalition has commended the Africa Region for proposing an amendment to phase out all the...

Nigeria lauded for building momentum for trans fat-free Africa

Nigeria has been congratulated on the passage of its new best practice trans-fat elimination policy, which it is said will save approximately 1,200 lives...

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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in partnership with ASKY Airlines and Plan International Togo, hosted the...
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Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day 2026, The Green Connection is reminding citizens – especially those who may...

Reactions trail Brazil’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 67% by 2035

The Brazilian government launched the Climate Plan on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brasília, a document that guides both the...

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IWD 2026: EBID, ASKY, Plan International Togo in ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ empowerment initiative

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), in...

Group to South Africans on Human Rights Day: You matter, you can make a difference

As South Africa prepares to commemorate Human Rights Day...