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Africa: United Nations and Humanitarian Partners Launch U.S.$47 Billion Appeal for 2025 to Support 190 Million People Worldwide

Africa: United Nations and Humanitarian Partners Launch U.S.$47 Billion Appeal for 2025 to Support 190 Million People Worldwide

Geneva — An estimated 305 million people around the world will require humanitarian assistance in the coming year, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today, launching the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2025. The appeal seeks $47 billion to provide life-saving aid in 32 countries and nine refugee-hosting regions. […]

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Africa: DP Kindiki Urges Strengthened Climate Financing for Africa

Africa: DP Kindiki Urges Strengthened Climate Financing for Africa

Nairobi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called for enhanced climate financing mechanisms to support African nations in addressing the growing impacts of climate change. During a bilateral meeting with German Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck at his Official Residence in Karen, Nairobi, Kindiki emphasized the urgency of

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Africa: To Trump-Proof Climate, The Global South Must Take The Lead

Africa: To Trump-Proof Climate, The Global South Must Take The Lead

This year’s COP29 in Baku was the most precarious climate summit yet. It was far more fractious and far less ambitious than earlier COPs. Halfway through the meeting, many climate leaders wrote a public letter claiming COP was un fit for purpose and called for an urgent overhaul. Many senior negotiators expressed frustration with what some

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Africa: Ex-Ghanaian President, Two Nigerian Governors, NDDC Chief Win Africa Leadership Awards

Africa: Ex-Ghanaian President, Two Nigerian Governors, NDDC Chief Win Africa Leadership Awards

Several distinguished Africans have emerged as winners of the 2024 Africa Leadership Awards in recognition of their performance record in various relevant areas of sustainable development. According to reports made available to our correspondent, a final list of winners has emerged after a review of the nominees. The current President of the Republic of Zambia,

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Africa: Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0 - Empowering Innovators, Shaping Africa's Digital Future

Africa: Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0 – Empowering Innovators, Shaping Africa’s Digital Future

Wema Bank Plc, through its flagship initiative, Hackaholics, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to fostering innovation and supporting tech entrepreneurs, writes Oluchi Chibuzor Innovation is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace, with technological advancements transforming economies, industries, and societies. As the global landscape evolves, Africa finds itself uniquely positioned at the forefront of a

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Africa: Giritoday, E-Commerce Platform, Connects Best of Africa to Global Markets Speedily

Africa: Giritoday, E-Commerce Platform, Connects Best of Africa to Global Markets Speedily

GiriToday, a new e-commerce platform, has been created to take the best of Africa to the world, quickly, efficiently and seamlessly. Addressing a virtual press conference recently, the originators/co-founders of the platform, Wale Ayantoye and Ola Ajiboye, said, “GiriToday is a revolutionary B2B platform that bridges the gap between global businesses and skilled African artisans,

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Africa: Need to Raise Pfas' Minimum Capital

Africa: Need to Raise Pfas’ Minimum Capital

Finance experts and some stakeholders in the pension sector have observed that high inflation rate and declining value of the Naira has diminished the present capital base of Pension fund operators and therefore called for fresh recapitalisation and consolidation exercise in the pension sector. Currently the minimum capital for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs), stands at

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Africa: Harnessing Africa's Blue Economy Key to Sustainable Growth - Maritime Stakeholders

Africa: Harnessing Africa’s Blue Economy Key to Sustainable Growth – Maritime Stakeholders

AFRICA’s maritime stakeholders have raised concerns over the inability of the continent to take advantage of the crucial opportunities in the global marine industry without addressing significant challenges. The stakeholders spoke at a marine and blue economy side event at the just concluded 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event

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Africa: COP29 - Lagos, EU-Africa Sign Eoi to Boost Tech Transfer, SDGs

Africa: COP29 – Lagos, EU-Africa Sign Eoi to Boost Tech Transfer, SDGs

Lagos State Government, through the Office of Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, OCCE, has signed an Expression of Interest, EoI, to partner with the EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce, EUACC, toward advancing sustainable development. The strategic partnership aims to unlock climate financing, foster technology transfer, and promote green economic growth in Lagos State,

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Africa: Africom Commander Visits Djibouti for Thanksgiving

Africa: Africom Commander Visits Djibouti for Thanksgiving

Djibouti — Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), attended the East Africa Security Forum (EASF), the Marine Corps Ball, and spent Thanksgiving with deployed service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, during the last week of November 2024. CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), attended the

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