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Kenya: Worsening Drought Kills Over 70 Livestock in Mandera Amid Calls for Aid
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A worsening drought situation in Mandera County is devastating communities, with Kenya Red Cross reporting the death of over 70 livestock in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Intensifies Investment in Water Infrastructure to Bolster Development
[ENA] Ethiopia is significantly scaling up its investment in water infrastructure to ensure reliable access for households, industry, and the agricultural sector.
Africa: The G20 Was Built to Stabilise the World’s Economy – but It’s Failed On Climate, Debt and Inequality
[The Conversation Africa] The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged from the financial turmoil that followed the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, which rapidly spread financial instability from Thailand to the rest of Asia.
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives in UAE, Targets Renewable Energy Partnerships
[Premium Times] President Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Al Nahyan.
Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges
[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world’s oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels – and how those plans …
Africa: UAE-African Union Talks Highlight Peace, Technology, and Water As Pillars of Africa’s Future
[Capital FM] Addis Ababa — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation following high-level talks held in Addis Ababa between African Union Commission Chairp…
Rwanda: Speed, Gorillas and the Internet – Rwanda Steps Into Ishowspeed’s Global Spotlight
[New Times] When global livestreamer and internet personality Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, casually told a tour guide in Botswana’s Okavango Delta that he planned to visit Rwanda for gorilla trekking, the moment travelled far beyo…
Rwanda: Climate Shocks Renew Calls to Scale Up Farmers’ Insurance
[New Times] Only six per cent of farmers in Rwanda currently have crop and livestock insurance, resulting in substantial losses during extreme weather events such as droughts, flooding, hail, and landslides, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Anim…
Namibia: Conservationist Slams Western Animal Rights Groups Over Ivory Trade
[Namibian] African wildlife will not be protected through Western conservation approaches but through the involvement of local communities, says conservationist Margaret Jacobsohn.
Nigeria: Boat Accident – Lawan Mourns Victims, Calls for Improved Water Safety in Yobe
[Leadership] Former Senate President and senator representing Yobe North Senatorial District, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed shock and sorrow over a fatal boat accident in Garbi Ward, Nguru local government area of Yobe State, which claimed several lives a…