Nuclear Energy: A Potential Solution to Africa’s Electricity Challenges
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - Nuclear energy could play a transformative role in solving Africa’s persistent electricity challenges, said Claver Gatete,...
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‘Africa Causes Minimal Emissions, Yet Climate Change Pummels the Continent’
DOUALA, Cameroon (BG) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark call for climate justice on Sunday, urging the...
Africa’s Great Green Wall Gains Momentum with Renewed Commitments at COP16
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (BG) - The Great Green Wall (GGW), a landmark African-led initiative to combat desertification and restore degraded...
UN Secretary-General Urges Swift Action on Climate Justice in Lesotho Address
MASERU, Lesotho (BG) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, addressing Lesotho's Parliament on Thursday, called for immediate and significant actions...
Africa Celebrates International Mountain Day 2024 with Focus on Innovation, Sustainability
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) - As the world marks International Mountain Day 2024, Africa shines a spotlight on innovative solutions, adaptation...
Kenya Makes Strides Toward Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenya is making strides toward integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) into...
DR Congo Explores Debt-for-Nature Swaps to Address Climate Change
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo (BG) - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is advancing plans to launch a debt-for-nature...
Kenya Launches GreenTech Hub, AI Skilling Centre to Drive Africa’s Digital and Green Transformation
NAIROBI, Kenya (BG) - Kenya launched the timbuktoo GreenTech Hub and the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial...
Major Land Restoration and Drought Initiatives Take Center Stage at COP16 in Riyadh
UN Conference Highlights Global Efforts to Combat Desertification and Build Resilience RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (BG) - The 16th session of...
L’Afrique : une seule voix sur le climat à la COP29
Afrique unie à la COP29 réclame 1300 milliards/an pour le climat et dénonce l'accord final insuffisant.
Ethiopia Marks 130 Years of Adwa Victory as Symbol of African Sovereignty
Ethiopia on Monday marked the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa with a national commemoration at the Adwa Victory...
Angola Accelerates Final Steps to Eradicate Guinea Worm by 2030
Angola has marked five consecutive years without a single human case of Guinea worm disease, health officials said, as the...
DR Congo Launches Survey to Advance Gender Parity Reforms
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide survey to assess how gender policy is understood and implemented across...
Senegal Police Strengthen Gender Inclusion in Security Sector
The Senegal National Police took a step toward strengthening gender inclusion within the country’s security institutions following a meeting of...