05 Sep, 24

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt

Nile River: Need to Resolve Conflict Between Ethiopia and Egypt By Opiyo Dancan Since the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in 2011, it has been a significant source of tension between Ethiopia and Egypt. However, it also presents a potential catalyst for cooperation and mutual understanding. The GERD offers a glimmer of […]
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Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy

Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy By Isabella Njeri In a concerted effort to catalyze new sources of capital and broaden the pool of global investors in Africa’s energy sector, an exclusive Global Forum will take place in Paris, France, in 2025 under the theme “Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom: Strategic Investment […]
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23 Nov, 22

Africa’s First Air Pollution Hub to Aid in Curbing 634,000 Deaths

Africa’s First Air Pollution Hub to Aid in Curbing 634,000 Deaths By Sharon Atieno The smoke produced mainly from cooking and heating with fossil fuels such as wood, kerosene and charcoal is responsible for 634,000 preventable deaths each year in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. It is against this background, that the region’s first Air Pollution […]
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Clean Energy Initiative to Reduce Household Air Pollution

Clean Energy Initiative to Reduce Household Air Pollution With two million people globally dying prematurely as a result of fossil fuels every year, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) will inaugurate Africa’s clean energy initiative that seeks to reduce household air pollution responsible for the burden of disease in sub-Sahara Africa. The Clean-Air (Africa) initiative […]
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Nuclear Power can Propel Achievement of Net Zero Emissions

Nuclear Power can Propel Achievement of Net Zero Emissions By Mary Hearty Countries have been urged to include nuclear power among national strategies to achieve the global goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Speaking at the Atoms4Climate Pavilion, a side event at the climate change conference (COP 27)  Li JunHua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs at […]
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14 Nov, 22

FFI Partners with Kenya to Develop Green Fertilizer Supply Chain

FFI Partners with Kenya to Develop Green Fertilizer Supply Chain By Tsim Mavisi In a major effort to replace imported fertilizers, which are contributing to environmental pollution, the Government of Kenya and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a binding Framework Agreement that will fast-track Kenya’s development of an affordable green fertilizer supply chain and other […]
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$27.39m Grant for Ghana’s Renewable Energy Investments

By Rachael Joan The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund approved a $27.39 million grant to Ghana for the development of renewable energy investments in the mini grid and net metering space. According to the press release, the project involves the development of 35 mini grids, 400 standalone solar photovoltaic systems in schools […]
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