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Tangier forum unites African cities to drive climate action

As climate risks intensify, African cities are stepping up. From mayors and policy makers to youth activists and business leaders, stakeholders from across the...

UCLG Africa, partners graduate first French-speaking class of MEMVA programme

The first Francophone class of the Executive Master’s in Management of African Cities (MEMVA) graduated on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from Al Akhawayn University...

New study highlights African cities’ ability to absorb rainfall, prevent floods

 A new, first-of-its-kind study has measured the “sponginess” – or the natural ability to soak up heavy rainfall – in five key cities across Africa. Kigali...

Africities 9: UCLG Africa, CitiIQ score 60 major African cities

The United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) and CitiIQ, creator of an innovative global city measurement standard, have announced that 60...

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Nigeria, 13 others to benefit from $11.3m AfDB, NDF renewable energy scheme

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a $5.65 million reimbursable grant from the Sustainable Energy...
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How Middle East conflict is damaging the environment – UNEP

A statement by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on environmental damage arising from the conflict in the Middle...

Loss & Damage forum: Civil society urges people-centred climate action

Civil society leaders are calling on governments and stakeholders to prioritise communities and children in climate action, warning that...

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Nigeria, 13 others to benefit from $11.3m AfDB, NDF renewable energy scheme

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has...

How Middle East conflict is damaging the environment – UNEP

A statement by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)...