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Africa: The 99% Don’t Need a Billionaires’ Forum. They Need Democratic Power
[allAfrica] Last week, the rich and powerful gathered once again at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Swiss ski resort that has hosted an annual meeting of the world’s super-rich for more than half a century. The setting was familiar, and the gues…
Mozambique: Severe Weather Affects Sasol’s Mozambique Operations but Gas Supplies Remain Uninterrupted
[Daily Maverick] Heavy rains in Mozambique have disrupted Sasol’s condensate transport and forced a temporary reduction in gas production, but the company says supplies to customers remain uninterrupted and operations are not materially affected.
Botswana: Pandamatenga Farmers Count Losses Following Heavy Rains
[Botswana Daily News] Pandamatenga — Farmers in the Pandamatenga region are reeling from a catastrophic ‘one-in-200-years’ storm that occurred on January 21, leaving over 8,000 hectares of diverse crops submerged.
Kenya: Climate Change Is Hurting Kenyan Women Working in Coastal Tourism – They Explain How
[The Conversation Africa] I returned home to Kenya’s coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism destination on Kenya’s shores of the Western …
Africa: All of Africa Today – January 26, 2025
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Nigeria: Makoko Demolition – the Environmental, Human and Economic Costs of Urbanisation
[This Day] Makoko, one of Lagos’ oldest waterfront settlements, is once again at the centre of a contentious urban renewal drive that has seen homes demolished and families displaced. Officially justified as a safety measure around high-tension power l…
Nigeria: Nigerian Farmers Talk About How Climate Change Is Affecting Staple Food Crops – and What Can Help
[The Conversation Africa] In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and po…
Liberia: VP Koung Engages EU Delegation to Strengthen Liberia’s Business Climate
[Liberian Observer] The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Sr., convened a high-level engagement on Monday with the European Union (EU) Delegation to Liberia, members of Team Europe, and representatives of the European Cham…
South Africa: Social Media Plea Sparks Nationwide Support for Fire-Hit Farmers
[Daily Maverick] When one farmer called for help, the country banded together, and the fire-stricken regions of the Eastern Cape were overwhelmed by the help from across SA thanks to one farmer’s initiative.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Conducive Investment Climate Attracting High-Tech Industries, Says Industry Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa — The favorable business environment created by the government has been attracting high-tech industries that generate huge foreign exchange, Industry Minister Melaku Alebel said.