Mbale floods: Death toll rises to 21 – Uganda Red Cross Society
The death toll in the weekend flooding triggered by heavy rains in eastern Uganda has risen to 21, the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) said Monday.
The rains that started on Saturday at around 8:00...
UN report: Reducing trade costs can help drive sustainable development
A robust and well-integrated global agrifood system can help all countries withstand unprecedented challenges, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 when global agrifood markets proved to be remarkably resilient.
“We are committed...
New £17m UK Support to Tackle Impact of Droughts and Flooding in East Africa
Almost a million people across East Africa will be supported by new UK funding in response to one of the worst droughts in the region for decades and unprecedented flooding; Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and...
Uber, Electric Vehicle group partner to deploy Electric Motorcycles across Africa in 2022
Following a successful pilot program in Africa, Uber and EV developer Opibus have entered into a strategic partnership to promote EV adoption across the continent.
As part of the agreement, Opibus will provide 3,000...
COP26: Climate negotiators end 02 weeks of intense talks with consensus on urgently accelerating...
COP26 concluded in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact to keep 1.5C alive and finalise the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement.
Climate negotiators ended two weeks of intense...
UK to support cities in developing countries most impacted by climate change
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The UK government has launched the new Urban Climate Action programme to support the cities and regions in developing countries most impacted by climate change to...
COP26: donors commit $136m for Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa
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The African Development Bank has welcomed $136 million in additional donor commitments for the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA).
The announcements were made on Monday, during...
One billion face heat-stress risk from 2°C rise
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By Grahame Madge
The numbers of people in regions across the world affected by extreme heat stress – a potentially fatal combination of heat and humidity –...
Africa’s climate crisis receiving minimal attention at COP 26: campaigners
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The COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference underway in Glasgow, Scotland is yet to come up with concrete steps to advance Africa's green agenda, campaigners said...
Rwanda Selected as Pioneer Country in Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance
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Rwanda has been selected as a Pioneer Country for the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance, co-chaired by the United Kingdom and Fiji.
The country was...
