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The disturbing connection between UN's green energy push and illegal immigration
American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac discusses the Democratic Party’s efforts to fight President Donald Trump’s energy policies and more on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump recently...

Sustainability pays – Why trees are Ghana’s new asset class
Each year, as the rains come, the conversation around tree planting returns with fresh urgency. Mostly, it centres on protecting the environment. But gradually, tree planting is no longer a moral imperative alone; it is becoming an investment...

Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet
Homepage > News > Business > Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet Amid the push for digital payments in North Africa, fintech service provider Network International has signed a strategic partnership with Libya’s National...
BRICS+ Series: The Middle East’s Expanding Horizon in Africa
In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, particularly the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, have significantly intensified their economic engagement with Africa. Beyond traditional trade and remittance flows, this...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility
By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...

Djibouti engages Visa, Tech5 for national digital wallet rollout
The Djiboutian government has taken a major step towards enhancing digital inclusion with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with U.S. payments giant Visa for the development of national digital wallet. The Dibouti government authorities signed...

Massive Pentagon Leak Reveals U.S. Plans to Counter Iran in the Red Sea
by Our Correspondent in Doha A massive leak of highly classified U.S. Department of Defense documents has been exposed on a Telegram channel reportedly run by Iranian operators, raising alarm within Washington and among U.S. allies. The files,...

South Africa pushes for sustainable ocean economy at UN
South Africa has urged world leaders to put cooperation at the centre of building a sustainable ocean economy, warning that the future of trade, energy security and livelihoods depends on how nations manage the seas today. Speaking at the...

Djibouti’s first off-grid solar plant powers a village
Adailou, a rural community in Djibouti’s Tadjourah region, has switched on its first off-grid solar power station, delivering reliable electricity to homes, schools, health centres, and local businesses for the first time. The 165kW facility,...

Africa’s climate summit is fighting back against Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
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Dr Dion George highlights the importance of a sustainable ocean economy at the UN Global Compact dialogue
In a pivotal address at the United Nations Global Compact dialogue, Dr Dion George, South Africa's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, emphasised the critical importance of a sustainable ocean economy, underscoring a commitment to...

Morocco, Djibouti Hold Talks in New York on UNGA Sidelines
Rabat – On the sidelines of the high-level week of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, met on Monday in New York with his Djiboutian counterpart, Abdoulkader...

ENOC, Masdar showcase unique projects at WETEX 2025
Officials have affirmed that the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), which concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, serves as a key platform to showcase pioneering projects and innovative initiatives in clean...

Horn of Africa to experience dry weather until Dec
The Horn of Africa is forecast to experience drier-than-usual conditions from October to December, the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said on Thursday....
Horn of Africa forecast to experience dry weather until December
NAIROBI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- The Horn of Africa is forecast to experience drier-than-usual conditions from October to December, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East...

State of Africa’s Environment 2025: Continent’s debt burden limits its capacity to finance climate adaptation and mitigation plans
For free download, click here Africa’s debt burden limits its capacity to finance climate adaptation and mitigation plans, according to the latest edition of New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s annual publication. Amid the...

‘Climate justice, finance, fossil fuel phase-out’ — CSOs outline ACS2 expectations
African leaders, UN officials, and world presidents will convene in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from September 8–10 for the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). The summit themed ‘Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient...

LONGi Hi-MO X10 Powers Adailou's First Off-Grid Solar Project in Djibouti
This project marks the first off-grid installation in Djibouti featuring LONGi's latest Hi-MO X10 modules, built on advanced back-contact (BC) technology to deliver unmatched reliability and efficiency in off-grid applications. LONGi, the world's...

Africa Climate Summit Seeks to Unlock Investment through Locally led Solutions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—A major discussion point at the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa is a shift in how African leaders address climate finance. The central question is how to "shift from aid to investment in local innovation," and to...

President Kiir returns to Juba after attending climate summit in Addis
Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 5 hours ago President Salva Kiir greets Senior Presidential Advisor Gen. Kuol Manyang at Juba International Airport upon his return from a three-day visit to Ethiopia. Credit: Office of the President (OPP)...