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Africa highly values Azerbaijan's diplomatic efforts in climate field

Africa highly values Azerbaijan's diplomatic efforts in climate field

Africa highly values Azerbaijan’s diplomatic efforts in climate and peace, APA reports. These remarks were voiced yesterday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, during the Forum of Vulnerable Countries, organized within the framework of the UN...

Azerbaijan holds high-level meeting on climate challenges of African continent

Azerbaijan holds high-level meeting on climate challenges of African continent

Azerbaijan holds high-level meeting on climate challenges of the African continent, APA reports. High-level ministerial meeting entitled "Climate Challenges of the African Continent: Responding to Africa's Special Situation and Needs" was held...

Weather Service issues yellow level alert for heavy rain

Weather Service issues yellow level alert for heavy rain

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level two weather alert for Saturday afternoon. SAWS has warned of a 60% chance of rain across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Residents in low-lying areas are advised to take...

Africa’s Food Systems at a Crossroads; Why Youth-Led Innovation Must Take Center St​age

Africa’s Food Systems at a Crossroads; Why Youth-Led Innovation Must Take Center St​age

As dawn breaks over Dakar, Senegal, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 (AFSF) convenes under the weight of a sobering reality: 307 million Africans, representing one in five people in the continent, face hunger daily, according to the 2025 State...

Brazilian artist’s ‘human forest’ brings environmental message to Lyon Biennale

Brazilian artist’s ‘human forest’ brings environmental message to Lyon Biennale

A month of creative encounters with Brazil kicks off this weekend at the Lyon Dance Biennale. Choreographer Clarice Lima from Sao Paolo is among the artists and companies joining the programme this year with her work "Bosque", which uses street...

CARICOM Secretary-General calls for strengthened health collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean

CARICOM Secretary-General calls for strengthened health collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Saturday , 6 September 2025) – “Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in...

Morocco: Africa's fourth largest importer of Chinese solar panels

Morocco: Africa's fourth largest importer of Chinese solar panels

Morocco leads the African energy dynamic Renewables between ambition and reality According to a report by the Ember research centre, Morocco ranks fourth in Africa in terms of imports of Chinese solar panels, which have reached 915 MW in one year....

WEATHER GURU | Manning our remote weather outposts

WEATHER GURU | Manning our remote weather outposts

Premium By Garth Sampson - 06 September 2025 Being a passionate weatherman, I always dreamt of going to Marion or Gough Island after joining the then South African Weather Bureau. This was until I was informed that you were not allowed to take...

Tourism, transformation and a historic September for Africa

September is always a special month in the world of travel and tourism. Each year, the global community marks World Tourism Day on September 27, pausing to reflect on the significance of tourism for economies, cultures and societies. This year,...

IHOM warns South Africa's reconciliation dialogues may fail without addressing apartheid trauma

IHOM warns South Africa's reconciliation dialogues may fail without addressing apartheid trauma

The Institute for Healing of Memories has expressed concern that the nation’s highly anticipated reconciliation dialogues could fall short The Institute for Healing of Memories said that the unresolved trauma from the violent apartheid era need to...

Climate change issues require innovative media storytelling – SOS director 

Climate change issues require innovative media storytelling – SOS director 

Environment COUNTRY director of SOS Children’s Villages, Nigeria, Eghosa Erhumwunse, has called on media professionals to report more about climate change issues, amplify conversation on it and drive meaningful action. Erhumwunse made the call in...

HEDA to train media, creatives on climate change action

HEDA to train media, creatives on climate change action

By Henry Uche In a bid to close the gap between the lived realities of climate change and the urgent need for more innovative, impactful storytelling that can influence policies and drive climate-smart local action in frontline communities, the...

Ghana Finance Minister Backs Pan-African Rally for Debt Relief

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has endorsed calls for a more equitable global response to Africa’s mounting debt crisis, as thousands of protesters gathered in Accra demanding debt cancellation for the continent. Speaking after receiving...

Against South Africa: New Zealand's Savea hailed for heroics in his 100th Test

Against South Africa: New Zealand's Savea hailed for heroics in his 100th Test

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Ardie Savea's reputation as a player who "makes the big plays" was enhanced by his heroics in their 24-17 Rugby Championship win over South Africa on Saturday. Back-row great Savea was a standout in his 100th...

Egypt affirms support for African countries through water projects

Egypt affirms support for African countries through water projects

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, affirmed Egypt’s support for African countries by implementing numerous projects in areas related to rainwater, waterway clearing, drilling solar-powered groundwater wells, constructing...

Africa Becomes Ripple’s Next Battleground For RLUSD Stablecoin

Africa Becomes Ripple’s Next Battleground For RLUSD Stablecoin

Reports have disclosed that Ripple has moved to introduce its US dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into African markets through deals with established regional fintech firms. Related Reading The token, which debuted in late 2024, now has a market...

England vs South Africa third ODI: Everything you need to know

England vs South Africa third ODI: Everything you need to know

England's one-day international series against South Africa comes to a close tomorrow, with the final match of the three-game series. South Africa has already secured the series win with victories in the first two matches, but England will be...

PM Browne Departs for Africa–CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia

PM Browne Departs for Africa–CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia

Prime Minister Gaston Browne left Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday to attend the Second Africa–CARICOM Summit, which takes place September 6–8 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit, being held under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit...

AI Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting to Boost Farm Yields Amid Climate Change

AI Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting to Boost Farm Yields Amid Climate Change

In the heart of America’s farmland, where unpredictable weather can make or break a harvest, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful ally for farmers. Once confined to experimental labs, AI-driven weather forecasting tools are now...

CARICOM Secretary-General Emphasizes Shared Challenges, Cooperation Opportunities with Africa

CARICOM Secretary-General Emphasizes Shared Challenges, Cooperation Opportunities with Africa

Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (ENA) – The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Carla Barnett, underscored that the shared challenges faced by the Caribbean and Africa foster opportunities for collaboration and unity. The second...

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