Negotiators race to reach deal as climate talks face deadlock/in /by
This year's summit set itself a target to set a new global climate finance goal. But the talks are deadlocked due to the reluctance of rich countries to say how much they are willing to pay for countries to transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy
DRC: UDPS pushes for complete overhaul of 2006 constitution/in /by
According to the party, the existing framework has become a significant obstacle to economic and societal reforms, which they see as essential for the nation's development.
US Envoy: No political will to end Sudan’s war/in /by
The fighting has left tens of thousands dead, forced millions from their homes, and pushed a large swath of the population to starvation.
Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan’s former spy chief who is under house arrest/in /by
“There was a misunderstanding between the army and security forces deployed at the home,”
2024: Deadliest year ever for aid workers amid global conflicts – UN says/in /by
“Before the year is even over, 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel worldwide,” OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke said.
UK sanctions Angola’s Isabel dos Santos in corruption crackdown/in /by
The measures also impact an exiled Ukrainian oligarch, Dmytro Firtash, and Aivars Lembergs, one of Latvia’s richest men.
Nigeria: We Built Oil Refinery When No IOC Was Willing, Says Dangote Group’s Edwin/in /by
[This Day] The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, has taken a swipe at Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron as well as other international oil companies (IOCs), saying they were unable to build a multi-billion refinery in Nigeria like Dangote.
Nigeria: NNPC to Deploy Low Security Risk, High Integrity Oil Pipelines Nationwide/in /by
[This Day] Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday said it was working to ensure the deployment of high integrity crude oil and gas pipeline infrastructure nationwide that would cost less to secure.
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party secures historic election victory/in /by
This victory grants Pastef significant power to push through structural reforms, with representatives hailing the “massive support of the people”. Voter turnout reached nearly 50%.
Prices soar as people in Gaza face severe food shortages/in /by
The United Nations has warned of a “stark increase” in the number of households experiencing severe hunger in Gaza.