Kenya’s William Ruto urges accountability for world polluters
Addis Ababa – Kenyan President William Ruto called on Sunday for rich countries to be held accountable for driving... Read more
20 Feb, 2023
South Africa mining and energy giants thwarting climate goals, study shows
Johannesburg – Mining and energy giants are jeopardising South Africa’s net zero ambitions with a flood of opposition to... Read more
9 Feb, 2023
$500 million pledged for jihadist-torn Lake Chad
Niamey – States in western Africa’s Lake Chad region and international donors have pledged more than $500 million to... Read more
29 Jan, 2023
South Africa gets 280 million euros in EU grants for green transition
Johannesburg – The European Union announced on Friday it would invest more than 280 million euros ($303 million) in... Read more
28 Jan, 2023
US’ Janet Yellen urges ‘urgent’ steps to ensure Africa’s food security
Lusaka – US Treasury chief Janet Yellen on Tuesday called for urgent and climate-resilient steps to boost food security... Read more
25 Jan, 2023
Climate change increases human trafficking risks: UN
Vienna – Evidence is emerging that climate-related disasters are becoming a cause of human trafficking as criminal gangs exploit... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Sudan’s prized gum trees ward off drought but workers wither
Demokaya – A vast belt of trees vital for global production of fizzy drinks helps Sudanese farmers adapt to... Read more
23 Jan, 2023
Janet Yellen heads to Africa as US seeks closer ties amid China inroads
Washington – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading for an 11-day trip to Africa starting this week, aimed... Read more
18 Jan, 2023
As climate talks drag, artist shows way to climate hell
Sharm El Sheikh – Egyptian artist Bahia Shehab had one goal at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt: to... Read more
15 Dec, 2022
DRC leader blames climate change for devastating floods
Washington – The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the United States on Tuesday in blaming... Read more
15 Dec, 2022
