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African news, analysis and opinion. drone assembly line Subscriber How Russia recruits African women for its war effort. Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone, a major site of drone production since 2023, is luring young African women with the promise of vocational education. Little do they know they are being recruited to the Russian war ...
Carbon markets: How Africa can take ownership of the green …
11 小时之前 · During a voluntary carbon auction in June 2023, Aramco, Saudi Electricity Company and green hydrogen company ENOWA purchased the largest number of credits for an average of $6.26 for a tonne of carbon. For comparison, prices in the compliant European Union Emissions Trading Scheme have fluctuated between $30 and $100 per tonne.
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The issue of constitutional reform, which led to riots in 2015 and 2018, is once again on the agenda in the DRC. salty situation. With no help in sight, Ghana’s coastal farmers are drowning in salt Salt water is killing crops. In the runup to COP, The Africa Report looks at how it is affecting farmers in Africa. 1.
Zuma vs Ramaphosa: 5 things that have changed in 10 years in …
11 小时之前 · Ten years ago, South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma, a few months into his second term, considered a consolidation of his grand corruption project. President Cyril Ramaphosa, now almost four months into his second term, says he’s trying to fix his predecessor’s blunders.
Bill Gates raises alarm as aid to Africa hits 20‑year low
13 小时之前 · Gates noted that since 2010, the percentage of the world’s poor living in the region has increased by over 20 percentage points. “Despite this, during the same period, the share of total foreign aid to Africa has dropped from nearly 40% to only 25% — the lowest percentage in 20 years. Fewer resources mean more children will die of ...
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Kenya: Gen Z form INJECT party to remove Ruto from power in 2027 Kenya’s newest political party, formed by young Gen Z protesters, says it plans to shake up the political landscape ahead of the 2027 polls. fractured rebellion. Ethiopia: Fighting escalates in Amhara, with no end in sight Battles intensify in Ethiopia’s turbulent Amhara ...
Africa can feed the world, but only if we invest in it
2023年8月25日 · Growing working-age populations without productive jobs or food security is a recipe for discontent. Africa’s yield gap, the difference between average farmers’ yields and those of the most productive farmers, is 90%. This means Africa could feed itself, and become a major food exporter if the average farmer could invest in increasing their …
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In Depth. In Depth. Top 300 African Finance Champions of 2024 Our exclusive ranking of the top African banking groups for 2024, as well as our innovative evaluation of banks based on profitability, liquidity, sol... 9 Articles. In Depth.
Ethiopia: Three scenarios following peace deal with Tigray
2022年11月23日 · A peace deal signed in November has given Ethiopia’s government a victory in its two-year struggle against the Tigray region. The Africa Report looks at three possible scenarios following the deadly conflict, which some estimates say has killed up to 1.2 million civilians and combatants. Under the terms of the agreement – struck after ...
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DRC: Top M23 official arrested in Uganda recruiting refugees A top official of the M23 rebel movement has been arrested in Uganda for recruiting refugees to fight the Congolese government. The arrest vindicates ... gender-based violence. Ugandan athlete Cheptegei’s attacker dies in hospital Dickson Ndiema Marangach, the man who attacked ...