Infographic/AEN By PATRICK MAYOYO African civil society groups have issued a stark warning to global negotiators, calling for an immediate shift from repeated climate pledges to the delivery of concrete action on climate finance, adaptation and a just transition, as UN talks get under way in Bonn. In a statement released by the Pan-African Climate…
Growing up, all I ever wanted was to work underwater as a marine conservationist. But it wasn’t until my first job in Mombasa – waiting under baobab trees for fishers to return so I could measure their catch – that I realized the ocean is much more than what lies beneath the surface. Along Kenya’s…
An estimated 1,800 African men (17 South African, 272 Ghanaian, and over 1,000 Kenyan) have reportedly signed contracts to work in Russia as drivers, security guards, and other civilian jobs only to find themselves shipped off to the frontlines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Countries across the continent are experiencing increased backlash from families who…
No, Gammora is not a ‘cure’ for HIV. False promises and fake medicine being sold on social media IN SHORT: Social media posts advertising a drug called “Gammora” claim that it can treat and even “cure” HIV. But these claims are false. Gammora is not available for sale anywhere – these advertisements are scams –…
Climate refugees who abandon drying agricultural lands in frontier countries and head to South Africa to seek new livelihoods are encountering crushing hardship in this country. ‘Crop yield, livestock failed. That’s why we came to South Africa confident of a fresh start,” says Joshua Tuso (41), an undocumented migrant from Zimbabwe. But “it has been…
The high-stakes tug-of-war over Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) remains the focal point of Hollywood, as Paramount Skydance continues to challenge Netflix’s massive acquisition proposal. In an effort to mitigate industry-wide anxiety regarding the potential merger, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has begun a charm offensive aimed at reassuring theatre owners and traditionalists about the streaming giant’s…
President criticizes Trump, calling US threats an undue interference in Colombian internal matters under international law. Published On 5 Jan 20265 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Colombian President Gustavo Petro says he would “take up arms” for his country if necessary as the United States issues threats against him…
Nairobi, Kenya — Sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of development, shaping the dignity, choices, and futures of women and girls everywhere. International and regional human rights frameworks, echoed in national laws, affirm this right and call for bold action and innovation to ensure women and girls can access…
Nj Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber At ADIPEC this year, I was skeptical about participating in COP 30. African nations are heading to Brazil for COP 30 in Belem. The United States, under President Donald Trump, has closed its office of climate diplomacy and will not be sending any representatives to the event. The…
A truck powered by the biofuel is on display in the Green Zone at COP30. PHOTO/Be8. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A leading Brazilian biofuels company Be8, has developed a new biofuel capable of fully replacing fossil fuels, the development was revealed at the ongoing COP30 talks in Belém, Brazil. Be8, and Mercedes-Benz of Brazil presented…
