Afghanistan’s delegation attends COP29, seeks international backing for climate action
Afghanistan has begun drafting national climate action plans and intends to update its climate goals in the coming months. Khalis highlighted the country’s substantial potential for renewable energy, particularly in wind and solar power.
Trump and Africa: A new mandate, new uncertainties
Experts believe Trump may favor a bilateral approach, to the detriment of AGOA.
World leaders gather at UN climate conference amid notable absences
While major powers will be absent, the conference will see a strong presence from leaders of small island nations and over a dozen African countries, many of whom are among the most vulnerable to climate change effects.
Haiti’s new interim prime minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé takes office
Fils-Aimé’s appointment follows his 2015 campaign for the Senate and his studies at Boston University.
Arab and Islamic leaders urge UN membership freeze for Israel
This initiative seeks to exert pressure on the United Nations Security Council and other international entities to put an end to the arms flow to Israel and calls for global endorsement of the resolution
Paris authorities to deploy 4,000 police officers for France v Israel match
Authorities in Paris are set to deploy 4,000 police officers for the upcoming football match between France and Israel. It comes after violence broke out at an Ajax v Tel Aviv match in Amsterdam.
Campaigning heats up in Senegal ahead of snap legislative elections
With less than a week to go before Senegal's polls, the opposition and the government are battling for control of the capital, Dakar.
Initiative in Nairobi’s Mukuru slums uses fly lavae to tackle food waste
Food waste blocking the streets is a major issue in Nairobi's Mukuru slums. But a group of locals have launched a project using fly lavae to break down the waste. The broken-down waste is then used as animal feed or fertiliser.
England rugby team gear up ahead of their clash against Springboks
England trained at their Pennyhill Park facility in Surrey on Monday, as they prepare to take on South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Anglican Church leader cornered in child abuse scandal
The 251-page report concludes that Welby failed to report Smyth to authorities when he was informed of the abuse in August 2013, shortly after he became Archbishop of Canterbury.