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COP29: $300b climate finance deal falls short, disappoints the world
By Faridat Salifu
Sharp disagreements over a trillion-dollar global climate deal rattled the Cop29 summit in…
COP29: Wealthy nations’ ‘golden 3 intervention’ in climate finance
By Faridat Salifu
Developed countries have agreed to a revised proposal to provide $300 billion annually to…
AfDB reaffirms lead as co-host of African Pavilion at COP29 climate summit
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku
The gigantic Africa Pavilion at the venue of the UN COP29 climate summit in Baku,…
AfDB targets €16m to expand circular economy facility across Africa
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has enumerated the tremendous opportunities…
COP29 Shocker: Africa’s $1.3T climate finance hope dashed?
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku
Hope that Africa and the rest of developing countries would secure a $1.3 trillion…
AfDB presents visionary 10-year plan for Africa’s inclusive growth
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku & George George Idowu
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has presented an…
AU, GCF launch $216m water investment fund for African countries
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Green Climate Fund,…
DRC suffers power outages as plastic waste blocks major hydroelectric dam
By Faridat Salifu
Plastic waste is causing significant disruption to power supply in eastern Congo, Reuters…
COP29: Nigerian President reaffirms commitment to global climate action
By Faridat Salifu
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to tackling climate change through a series of policies…
Dilemma over climate destiny as Baku’s COP29 enters last lap
By Aliu Akoshile, in Baku
The fate of the global climate action teeters precariously on the brink as the UN…
