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Sept. 1-7, 2023

The Independent UK

Taiwan tries to hold on to Eswatini, its last remaining ally in Africa

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to Eswatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the relationship hold?

Radio France Internationale

From garrison town to goldrush city: life in Africa’s youngest capital

Twenty years ago, Juba, in South Sudan, was a small army settlement. Now, oil money and immigration have turned it into a precarious boomtown – but for many life has never been tougher

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Africa wants global carbon taxes

Global carbon taxes and debt erasure would incentivize African nations to adopt eco-friendly policies

Salon

Climate adaptation finance to Africa must increase tenfold, research shows

Countries forced to choose between climate resilience, fighting poverty and paying debts, says Ban Ki-moon

The Guardian - UK

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

As Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a specialist in climate change and maternal health, explains the reasons to health editor Nadine Dreyer.

The Conversation

Gabon coup leader meets regional envoy, opposition after inauguration

Gabon's new military leader has started to give amnesty to dissidents and has met central Africa's mediator for the country, following last week's coup that brought the curtain down on the 55-year reign of the Bongo dynasty.

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As Africa Climate Summit promotes solar, off-grid power ramps up below the Sahara

Access to electricity remains a major challenge for over half a billion people in sub-Saharan Africa, and power outages are common even for those who are hooked up to the grid

The Independent UK

Ecowas condems jihadist attack that leaves over 50 Burkinabé military, volunteers dead

At least fifty-three members of Burkina Faso's security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in the north of the country, that has been condemned by the West African bloc, Ecowas.

Radio France Internationale

African leaders call for debt relief to help tackle climate crisis

Nairobi declaration, issued at first Africa Climate Summit, also includes call for global carbon taxes

The Guardian - UK

African leaders seek global taxes for climate change at Nairobi summit

The Nairobi Declaration represents a united front for Africa before negotiations for more funding at COP28.

Al Jazeera

Africa Climate Summit ends on high, but huge challenges remain

African leaders demanded sweeping changes to the global financial system and urged the international community to back a surge in renewable energy as they wrapped up a landmark climate summit in Kenya, Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Hunger and hope: Africans tell of desperation and innovation as climate summit meets

As delegates in Nairobi debate the havoc that climate crisis has wreaked on the continent, we speak to people finding new ways to feed themselves in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa

The Guardian - UK

African Climate Summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’ calling for global tax on fossil fuels

The first African Climate Summit ended with a call Wednesday for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport, and it seeks reform of the world financial system that forces African nations to pay more to borrow money.

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The Independent UK

African Climate Summit issues unanimous call for world leaders to support global tax on fossil fuels

The first African Climate Summit has ended with a call for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport

France 24

Africa Climate Summit seeks changes to global financial architecture

According to the International Energy Agency, global investment will need to surge to $2 trillion a year within a decade to reach the Paris climate agreement goals. One of the hurdles to financing the green transition in Africa is ballooning debt. A new paper by the Debt Relief for a…

The Conversation

From fatal allergies to heart attacks and cholera – the devastating health effects of global warming in Africa

The winds that whip the towns of the Eastern Cape in South Africa have the power to generate energy. But on a dry, hot day, those winds can gather up embers and dump them into tinder dry savannah and forest, destroying crops, fodder and homes, and taking lives.

The Independent UK

Carbon markets are 'bogus solutions' as rich world keeps polluting, African Climate Summit is told

A Nigerian environmental activist has declared at the first African Climate Summit that carbon markets are “bogus solutions."

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The Independent UK

Security tight in Nigeria as appeals court is to rule on president's disputed election victory

An appeals court in Nigeria is to rule on whether President Bola Tinubu’s election victory in February was legitimate — a highly anticipated decision that has put Africa’s most populous country on edge

France 24

Africa Climate Summit: US acknowledges unfair debt burden on Africa

In tonight's edition: The US acknowledges the acute and unfair debt borne by Africa as dozens of African heads of state attend day two of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. Also, Eritrean troops are accused of war crimes and possible crimes against humanity in the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray.…

France 24

Fatal stabbing of Gabonese student highlights 'daily' racism faced by Africans in Russia

François Ndzhelassili, a doctoral student from Gabon at the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was killed on August 18 by a group of Russian men after they harassed him and called him racial slurs. The murder is just the latest case of discrimination and violence against Black people living…

The Hindu

Coup in Gabon: On the trends in Africa

In Africa, traditional regimes are coming under increased pressure from within and a generation of risk-taking generals are making swift moves to grab power

The Independent UK

Nigerian workers walk off the job again to protest rising costs after removal of gas subsidies

Some employees in government offices in Nigeria walked off their jobs in protest of the growing cost of living due to the removal of gas subsidies, threatening to “shut down” Africa’s largest economy if their demands for improved welfare are not met

The Conversation

France in Africa: why Macron's policies increased distrust and anger

French west Africa has experienced five coups in the past three years. Underpinning most of these coups is hostility towards France, a former colonial authority. Mohamed Bazoum of Niger’s downfall in July 2023 comes after coups in Mali in August 2020, Chad in April 2021, Burkina Faso in September 2022…

Radio France Internationale

Niger PM looks to mend bridges with Ecowas, promises 'swift withdrawal' of French troops

Niger's military-appointed prime minister has said he sees hopes of a deal with the Economic Communuity of West African States (Ecowas) – that threatened to use force to restore civilian rule after a coup in July – with "exchanges" reportedly also underway between French forces in Niamey and the Nigerien…

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