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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.
South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors
[SAnews.gov.za] The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains.
Ethiopia: Trump puts GERD at ‘top’ of his ‘agenda,’ offers to restart U.S. mediation in letter to Egypt, CCd to Saudi Arabia
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — US President Donald J. Trump has offered to restart United States-led mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing the staus as ”truly understandab…
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.
Rwanda: This Is How Much It Will Cost to Start Carbon Credit Projects
[New Times] At least 30% of the revenue generated from carbon credits from land-based carbon projects will directly benefit communities, according to new instructions by the Ministry of Environment.
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 …