Africa: Only 3 Years Left – New Study Warns the World Is Running Out of Time to Avoid the Worst Impacts of Climate Change

Africa: Only 3 Years Left – New Study Warns the World Is Running Out of Time to Avoid the Worst Impacts of Climate Change

Bad climate news is everywhere. Africa is being hit particularly hard by climate change and extreme weather, impacting lives and livelihoods. We are living in a world that is warming at the fastest rate since records began. Yet, governments have been slow to act. The annual global climate change conference of the parties (COP30) is…

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Climate crisis causing food price spikes around the world, scientists say | Climate Crisis News

Climate crisis causing food price spikes around the world, scientists say | Climate Crisis News

Report finds extreme climate events linked to price hikes for rice, corn, cocoa, coffee, potatoes and other food items. South Korean cabbage, Australian lettuce, Japanese rice, Brazilian coffee and Ghanaian cocoa are among the many foods that have been hit by price hikes following extreme climate events since 2022, a team of international scientists has…

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Africa: Human Rights in an Increasingly Digitizing World

Africa: Human Rights in an Increasingly Digitizing World

United Nations — Over the past several decades, digital technologies have transformed nearly every aspect of human life, revolutionizing developments across multiple sectors, including healthcare, education, and commerce, to name a few. However, these changes have also brought forth new concerns surrounding the preservation of human rights in an increasingly digitizing world. On July 11,…

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Payment trends and APP fraud prevention in the spotlight at ACI World Payments Intelligence Roadshow

Payment trends and APP fraud prevention in the spotlight at ACI World Payments Intelligence Roadshow

APP scam losses are on the rise, according to ACI Worldwide’s latest Scamscope report. Amid an ever-changing payments landscape, real-time payments are booming, offering significant value for financial institutions. At the same time, Authorized Push Payment (APP) scam losses are on the rise. To unpack these and other key trends in payments and fraud prevention,…

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Africa: Human Rights in an Increasingly Digitizing World

Africa: 6th African Philanthropy Conference to Advance Sustainable Financing for the Majority World

The 6th African Philanthropy Conference (6th APC) will take place from Sunday 27 July to Thursday 31 July 2025 at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt, under the theme “Sustainable Financing for Development in the Majority World.” This year’s convening hosted by the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement, and Responsible Business…

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Africa: Human Rights in an Increasingly Digitizing World

Africa: World Bank Report Highlights Gender Dynamics and Opportunities in Botswana

GABORONE, July 15, 2025-The World Bank has released a comprehensive report, “Trends and Opportunities to Advance Gender Equality in Botswana“, analyzing gender dynamics across life-cycle stages to guide policymakers, the civil society, and development partners on key challenges and opportunities for advancing gender equality. It reveals how structural barriers in education access, financial inclusion, and…

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