Several high-carbon emitting countries in Africa are developing just energy transition plans while still focusing on exploiting their fossil-fuel reserves. Luanda, Angola | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s carbon-intensive economies are racing to develop just energy transition plans as more green funding commitments begin to flow in. However, these oil and …
Read More »Dengue fever cases in Sudan exceed 4,000
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | The total number of suspected dengue fever cases in Sudan has exceeded 4,000 as the African country is struggling to battle one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, the Sundanese health ministry said. “There are 4,104 suspected cases of dengue fever, including 516 …
Read More »World Athletics spares Kenya international ban over doping
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya was on Wednesday spared an international ban from athletics, although the country will be “monitored closely” by World Athletics due to the spiraling cases. At a news conference from Rome that was streamed live to the expectant east African distance running powerhouse, World Athletics President …
Read More »Uganda Waragi wins 22nd Gold Monde Selection Award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The three Uganda Waragi brands – Premium, Pineapple and Coconut – have each won Gold Awards in the 2022 Monde Selection International Quality Awards, bringing the overall number of quality awards won by the brand to twenty-two. The Monde Selection Award – which began in …
Read More »Three priorities to make schools safe for girls to combat gender-based violence
COMMENT | Victoria Kwakwa | Every year at the end of November, activists speak out to remind the world of the scourge of gender-based violence and the World Bank lends its voice to the 16 Days campaign to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls. The issue for me coalesces around fundamental …
Read More »Open Skies: African nations to pilot single air transport market
Seventeen African nations are to start testing the Single African Air Transport Market between their territories, fully opening their skies to each other as part of the pilot – a first for the continent. Dakar, Senegal | BIRD AGENCY | Intra-African air travel under the Single African Air Transport Market …
Read More »Red Cross warns of deepening humanitarian needs in conflict zones
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The civilian suffering caused by various conflicts across the world combined with a worsening climate emergency and rising food and energy prices will make 2023 a year of vast humanitarian need, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Tuesday. In some regions …
Read More »Senegal seeking piece of history in Qatar: Koulibaly
🌟 World Cup 2022 ✳ KNOCKOUT ROUND OF 16 ⚽ England v Senegal ⚽ Netherlands v USA Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | Kalidou Koulibaly said Senegal will seek to “make history” as they prepare for their first appearance in the FIFA World Cup knockout phase since 2002. The Chelsea defender scored the winning goal as …
Read More »WORLD CUP: Senegal march into the Round of 16
Koulibaly the hero as Senegal progress to last 16 🌟 #FIFAWorldCup 2022 ✳ TODAY ⚽ Ecuador 1 Senegal 2 ⚽ Netherlands 2 Qatar 0 ⚽ Iran v USA 10pm ⚽ Wales v Engalnd 10pm (UBC TV) Doha, Qatar | FIFA.COM | Senegal have qualified for the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar …
Read More »Nigerian president reiterates support for stability in West Africa
Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reiterated the country’s commitment to bolstering peace, security, and political stability in West African countries. Efforts are being made by the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to restore order in Mali, Guinea, and Burkina …
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