Africa: ‘Global Solidarity Benefits Us All’ – Spain Makes the Case for Development Funding

Africa: ‘Global Solidarity Benefits Us All’ – Spain Makes the Case for Development Funding

Funding cuts to international development have cast a pall over a major UN-led international conference set to address the huge challenges faced by countries in the Global South. Despite this sobering backdrop, Eva Granados, Spanish Secretary of State for International Cooperation, insists that global solidarity is still alive, despite indications to the contrary. For decades,…

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Opinion | Case for banning single-hull bunkering vessels at Mombasa Port

Opinion | Case for banning single-hull bunkering vessels at Mombasa Port

Single-hull tankers are relics of an outdated and dangerous maritime technology. PHOTO/VistaCreate By ANDREW MWANGURA [email protected] Mombasa, East Africa’s busiest and largest port, plays a vital role in handling millions of tonnes of cargo each year. It serves as a crucial maritime gateway for Kenya and its landlocked neighbours. However, beneath its bustling activity lies…

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