Rearrest Sparks Hope in Central African Republic
Abdoulaye Hissène Charged by Special Criminal Court By Lewis Mudge | Director, Central Africa | Human Rights Watch This week, the Special Criminal Court (SCC) in the Central African Republic announced charges against Abdoulaye Hissène for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in 2017 as leader of the group Popular Front for the Rebirth of the Central African Republic (Front Populaire pour […]
Financing To Fast-Track Africa’s Renewables Sector
As Africa confronts its energy challenges head-on, the potential for renewable energy to provide a sustainable solution becomes increasingly evident. However, greater understanding of financing options needs to be unlocked to accelerate the growth of the continent’s renewables sector. With the world pledging a shift towards greener and cleaner energy alternatives, companies have seized the […]
CYNK Announces Largest Launch Trade For Carbon Credit Platform
Landmark Trade Of Over 2MN Forward Credits Inaugurates Africa’s First Emissions Reduction Credit Platform CYNK, Africa’s first verifiable emissions reduction platform, has announced a landmark carbon forwards trade of over two million credits, at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. This represents the largest worldwide launch deal to date, representing over 2 million tonnes […]
COP28 Presidency Announces US$4.5 Billion UAE Finance Initiative To Unlock Africa’s Clean Energy Potential
The COP28 President-Designate, HE Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced today a UAE finance initiative that will provide US$4.5 billion to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during a keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The landmark initiative brings together vital public, private, and development capital from […]
Renowned Nigerian Music Sensation, Timaya, Strikes With Hot New Single “Tomato”
Bursting forth with a blaze of musical brilliance, the ever-innovative Nigerian music sensation, Timaya, is primed to once again mesmerize global audiences with his scintillating new single, “Tomato,” unveiled through his esteemed Dem Mama Records. Revered for his unparalleled storytelling prowess and remarkable musical craftsmanship, Timaya’s latest creation is yet another masterpiece set to make […]
Africa Finds Common Ground On Climate As Nairobi Declaration Unveiled
By Joyce Chimbi To cool down a burning planet, Africa’s Head of State and Government at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit unveiled the ‘Nairobi Declaration’ as curtains fell on the inaugural Africa Climate Summit held in Nairobi, September 4-6, 2023, under the theme “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World.” The […]
Kenya’s Population Growth Decreases As More Women Embrace Modern Family Planning
By Wilson Odhiambo According to a family planning brief, more than 370 million women in middle and low-income countries were finally embracing modern contraception to help curb unintended pregnancies. This statistic suggests that one in every three women from middle and low-income countries use contraceptives today. Africa, which had the lowest number of family planning users in […]
Climate – bird report reveals high levels of climate awareness and a willingness to act, among African respondents.
NAIROBI, Kenya, 8 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A significant sense of agency is evident across Africa when it comes to combating the impact of climate change, a report by bird story agency finds. The 2023 Climate Awareness Report, based on research by Australian research outfit Stickbeak and released today, showcases considerable climate consciousness across the […]
