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COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists

While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.

The United Nations faces uncertainty as Trump returns to US presidency

The United Nations and other international organizations are bracing for four more years of Donald Trump, who famously tweeted before becoming president the first time that the 193-member U.N. was “just a club for people to get together, talk and have ...

Mike Tyson promises victory over Jake Paul in historic fight

Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul

S.African govt says won’t help thousands of illegal miners inside a closed mine

South Africa's government says it will not help an estimated 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country's North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

Violence continues to escalate in Haiti

Gangs appear to have taken advantage of a political crisis in the country to step up attacks. On Sunday, the country's transitional council fired interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, swiftly replacing him with a businessman

New era of sovereignty in Mali’s gold sector [Business Africa]

This week, we explore the dynamic changes in Mali's mining sector, as the government strengthens its control over gold resources. We also look at Tanzania's ambitions to boost its mining industry and Zimbabwe's real estate market as a safe haven for in...

Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty and retribution

President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dra...

Grossi pushes for “concrete results” during Iran visit

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Thursday commented on Iran's advancing atomic program as wars in the Middle East rage on and Donald Trump will return to the White House.

Africa CDC endorses Morocco’s Mpox test

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced Thursday its endorsement of Morocco's locally developed mpox test, marking a significant step forward in Africa's response to the ongoing outbreak.

New report shows sub-Saharan Africa receives the least diabetes treatment

A new study finds that over 800 million adults suffer from diabetes worldwide with sub-Saharan Africa receiving roughly 5-10 percent of treatment