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Ken Mwathe: Africa’s wish list for COP28

As the world gathers for the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference commonly known as COP28 in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December...

COP28: Why Africa must accelerate transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy

It is on record that 151 countries have pledged to attain net zero emissions. Yet, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Emissions Gap Report...

Olumide Idowu: What’s at stake at COP28 for Africa?

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is a global platform where countries come together to discuss and address climate change issues. It is crucial...

Aduna Capital launches $20m fund to boost Africa’s technology start-ups

A venture capital fund, Aduna Capital, has announced a $20 million investment fund to support Africa, particularly in the northern region of Nigeria, where...

Policy, economic reforms key for Africa’s industrialisation revolution

Inclusive and sustainable approaches are critical for Africa’s industrial development, says Stephen Karingi, Director, Regional Integration and Trade Division, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). “Industrialisation...

City leaders unite in Tshwane to build political support for climate action in Africa

The city of Tshwane in South Africa and C40 on Wednesday, November 15, 2923, welcome representatives from 12 African cities for two days of...

Climate: Arab Coordination Group pledges $50bn for African development

Stepping up their support for African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28 climate change conference, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) announced on Thursday,...

Africa’s first-ever Community-led Conservation Congress ends on impressive note

Last month, Namibia’s government, in collaboration with Alliance for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities for Conservation in Africa (AICA) and Rights and Resources Initiative...

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Ghana’s biosafety authority: Granting GMO import permits to be based on regulations, international best practices

Clearly, it will not be out of place to declare April 2024 as “the month of Genetic Engineering GE)”...
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Stakeholders advocate increased budget to fight impacts of climate change

Stakeholders in the environment sector have called for increased budget allocation to fight the impacts of climate change in...

Domestic ivory markets must not be reopened – EPI Foundation

The EPI Foundation, the secretariat to the 24 African member states of the Elephant Protection Initiative (EPI), has expressed...

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