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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

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Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) – with those profits largely falling into the hands of the richest 1%. In 2024, Latin America received 3% of global clean energy investment, and Southeast…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: UNGA President Warns Colonialism Still Shapes Global Conflicts

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The president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) warned Tuesday that the free and peaceful world envisioned when the U.N. was founded 80 years ago remains far from reality, citing colonial-era legacies, wars and widening human rights violations. Speaking at the 80th anniversary commemoration and opening of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock said “colonialism…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: ‘Liberia’s Seat Belongs to Africa’ – President Boakai Tells UN, Calls for Global Peace

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New York — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has used his address to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to position Liberia as both a beneficiary and custodian of global multilateralism, pledging to advance Africa’s interests during the country’s historic election to the UN Security Council while renewing a call for justice through…

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TCS | From lockdown idea to global player: The Invigilator bags -million funding

TCS | From lockdown idea to global player: The Invigilator bags $11-million funding

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The Invigilator, the developer of a South African application that helps educational institutions monitor web-based assessments to prevent cheating, recenty secured US$11-million (R195-million) in funding to help it expand internationally. In this episode of the TechCentral Show, Nicholas Riemer, co-founder and CEO of The Invigilator, joins TechCentral’s Nkosinathi Ndlovu to discuss how the start-up is…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

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Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern about the widespread violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) happening in conflicts around the world. The leaders said the violations are causing significant human suffering, and are urging States and…

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Wadhwani AI Global Launches to Bring AI Solutions to Africa, Latin America, and Other Developing Countries

Wadhwani AI Global Launches to Bring AI Solutions to Africa, Latin America, and Other Developing Countries

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Wadhwani AI Global today announced its launch across the Global South, targeting Africa, Latin America, and other low and middle-income countries. Wadhwani AI Global will partner with governments, multilaterals, and local organizations to embed AI directly into critical public systems, transforming healthcare delivery, educational access, and agricultural systems for those who need it most. The…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: Guterres Pushes Leaders to ‘Turn the Tide’ On Global Crises During High-Stakes UNGA Week

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Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark call to world leaders on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level week, warning that a “global crisis” of war, climate change, inequality and technological risk demands urgent, coordinated action. “We are facing a global crisis. Conflicts are multiplying in the context in which geopolitical divides…

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Africa: Colonialism Hijacks Energy Transition – 70 Percent of Minerals for Renewables Lies in Global South but the Majority of Profits Are Captured By the World’s Richest

Africa: ‘No End’ Expected to Floods and Storms As Global Heating Continues

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The world’s water resources face growing pressure from climate change while emergencies involving the life-giving resource are increasingly impacting lives and livelihoods, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday. “Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year,” said Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General. “The latest examples are the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan,…

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Africa: MSF Urges U.S. and Key Donors to Help Global Fund Meet Targets

Africa: MSF Urges U.S. and Key Donors to Help Global Fund Meet Targets

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Global efforts to fight three of the world’s most harmful and widespread infectious diseases—AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria—are now under threat due to dramatic cuts in global health financing, warns Doctors Without Borders (MSF). In January, the United States—previously the largest funder of global health programs—announced a suspension and review of all international aid. Since then,…

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