Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
NECA Champions Business, digital Economy at Africa Employers’ Summit
This Day
·
September 8, 2025
Oluchi Chibuzor The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association will be part of a summit hosted by the Federation of Kenya Employers, BUSINESS Africa Employers’ Confederation, International Labour Organization (ILO) & the International Organisation...
The $12.7 billion problem that is causing some of Africa’s wealth to slip through the cracks
Business Insider Africa
·
September 8, 2025
The African market, if maximized meticulously, could actualize significantly more funds than it currently generates. Funds which oftentimes are often erroneously flushed down the drain. A perfect example of the billions lost is vividly illustrated...
South Africa Calls for Strengthening the BRICS and Denounces US Protectionism
teleSUR
·
September 9, 2025
“When BRICS countries come together in solidarity to co-create solutions, we unlock tangible, mutual benefits for the Global South,” said Cyril Ramaphosa. September 8, 2025 Hour: 9:20 pm South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the BRICS...
Africa Demands Climate Justice and Financial Reform at Landmark Conference
Ethiopian News Agency
·
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (ENA) -- Africa has called for a new era of climate action rooted in justice, equity, and financial reform following the 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII) held in Addis Ababa...
Africa aims to lead in green investments after US quit Paris Agreement
Africanews
·
September 8, 2025
African leaders are aiming to offer a global model for tackling the climate crisis through green investments, they said on Monday, after the United States' withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement deflated the fight against climate change. The...
'I felt at home;' Buhl man survives 34 days in South Africa to win reality show.
ABC 6 - Idaho
·
September 8, 2025
BUHL, Idaho — Have you ever wondered how long you could survive in the wilderness without assistance, gas stations, or social media? Nathan Olsen from southern Idaho found his answer: "34 days," said Nathan Olsen, describing his time spent alone...
Africa Can Be First Continent to Industrialize without Destroying its Ecosystems: PM Abiy
Ethiopian News Agency
·
Addis Ababa, September 8, 2025 (ENA) -- As we prepare for COP30, Africa must stand not as a bloc of negotiators, but as a continent of solutions, fulfilling the vision of Agenda 2063 for a prosperous, resilient, and innovative future, Ethiopian...
Africa’s climate summit is fighting back against Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
The Independent
·
September 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
African, CARICOM Leaders Urge United Front to Demand Justice, Reparations from former Colonial Powers
Ethiopian News Agency
·
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (ENA) – Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean, meeting at the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, have called for a united front to demand justice, reparations, and the dismantling of systemic injustice from former...
Roundup: African leaders call for enhanced climate solutions at 2nd Africa Climate Summit
Xinhua News Agency
·
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf addresses the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sept. 8, 2025. African leaders at the Second Africa Climate Summit on Monday called for stronger climate action...
African Leaders Converge in Addis Ababa to Shape New Global Climate Finance Agenda
Ethiopian News Agency
·
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (ENA) – African Heads of State began arriving in Addis Ababa today, welcomed by senior Ethiopian officials, for the Second African Climate Summit (ACS2). Their arrival marks the beginning of a pivotal three-day...
Africa needs stronger data protection laws to drive digital economy – Lawmaker
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
September 8, 2025
Stakeholders have moved to strengthen Africa’s data protection laws and governance systems to unlock the continent’s digital economy, warning that its over 1.4 billion people are generating vast amounts of data daily without sufficient safeguards....
African Ministers Discuss Africa’s Special Needs and Circumstances
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
·
September 8, 2025
As part of the second UNFCCC climate week, the COP29 Presidency hosted a High-Level Ministerial event on addressing Africa’s special needs and circumstances in the climate crisis. Speaking at the session, AGN Chair Dr. Richard Muyungi reiterated...
Cross-border freedom boosts African reporter’s mission to tackle wildlife trafficking scourge
Daily Maverick
·
September 8, 2025
Migration and free movement within Africa remain critical yet underreported issues, especially when it comes to their impact on women. African Women in Media (AWiM) has led a fellowship-driven project commissioning 25 long-form multimedia...
Carney announces $80M for Atlantic businesses to weather tariffs
Telegraph-Journal
·
September 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick News The Issues That’s as he warns of an imminent need for the region’s export economy to find new markets Published Sep 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 5 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney is...
African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
·
Africa, which emits only four percent of greenhouse gases but suffers disproportionately from the impact of global warming, called Monday for more funding for adaptation in the name of "climate justice". The African Union (AU), headquartered in...
Newly appointed CARICOM Chair calls for a proactive and results-oriented Africa-CARICOM collaboration
Dominica News Online
·
September 8, 2025
The tragic history of the Atlantic Slave Trade, which once brought immense suffering to their peoples, is now envisioned as a symbol of renewal through the Atlantic Bridge—a pathway of hope, progress, and rightful recognition. This transformative...
African Union calls for “genuine cooperation” to finance Africa’s Climate Adaptation Plan
Capital FM Kenya
·
September 8, 2025
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Sept 8 – The African Union (AU) has urged the international community to step up genuine cooperation in financing Africa’s climate adaptation efforts, stressing that climate justice must underpin global climate action....
Nigeria, other African countries lose $12.7 billion annually to disaster-related infrastructure damage
Nairametrics
·
September 8, 2025
Nigeria and other African countries are losing an estimated $12.7 billion every year due to disaster-related damage to infrastructure and buildings. This is according to a new report released by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure...
Again, Retrieving the African Ideal: A Courageous Questioning in These Times.
ThyBlackMan
·
September 8, 2025
Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) The arrival of September 7th easily brings to mind and memory for Us the 60th anniversary of the Organization Us, a major organization in the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Struggle;...