COP29: Africa’s Notes from Baku
20/11/2024The just-concluded United Nations climate change conference (COP29) saw the Africa Group of Negotiators push for an ambitious $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2030, with a broader objective.
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Agriculture 4.0: Is Sub-Saharan Africa Ready?
20/11/2024Agriculture 4.0, the fourth agricultural revolution, marks the dawn of a technologically infused approach to farming. Utilising advanced tools such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) devices, drones,.
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Climate Change in Africa: Unique Challenges and Global Partnerships for Progress
15/11/2024Climate change presents a growing crisis worldwide, but its impacts vary dramatically across different regions. Africa, while contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, is among the most vulnerable.
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International Day Against Environmental Exploitation in War: Protecting Africa’s Nature Under Siege
06/11/2024“We are waging a suicidal war on nature.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres Each year on 6 November, the world observes the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the.
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Nuclear Energy and Africa’s Capabilities: A Sustainable Future or a Risky Bet?
06/11/2024Climate change is a global crisis, prompting countries worldwide to seek alternatives to fossil fuels for sustainable energy production. One significant source of power generation is nuclear energy, which has.
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Africa’s Fight Against Tuberculosis: Key Insights from WHO’s 2024 Report
05/11/2024Africa’s ongoing commitment to eradicating tuberculosis (TB) is yielding promising results, reflecting resilience and progress across the continent. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2024 report highlights substantial reductions in TB.
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Cross-Border Collaboration in Agriculture Across Africa
04/11/2024Agriculture is a cornerstone of Africa’s socio-economic landscape, essential for food security, employment, raw materials, and environmental sustainability. Africa is home to over 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land,.
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World Cities Day: Celebrating African Youth as Catalysts for Sustainable Cities
31/10/2024Every 31st of October, the world celebrates World Cities Day, an initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013. This observance highlights the vital role cities play in.
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Corporate Efforts to Address Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change in Africa
29/10/2024Africa, rich in natural resources, faces critical environmental challenges driven by climate change, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. With pressures from industrialization, agriculture, and urban expansion, the continent is increasingly adopting.
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BRICS 2024: Key Takeaways for Africa from the 16th Summit
25/10/2024The 16th BRICS Summit convened longstanding and new members with a shared vision to strengthen economic alliances and deepen cooperation. For Africa, this expanded bloc presents both opportunities and risks,.
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