Africa

In a pioneering step toward proactive disaster risk reduction, the Nigerian federal government, working closely with multiple United Nations agencies, has launched an anticipatory action simulation exercise in the flood-vulnerable Kwanta community of Adamawa State.

Nigeria has officially adopted its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030, cementing its role as a frontrunner in Africa’s commitment to halting and reversing biodiversity loss. This move is more than symbolic, it signals a critical pivot toward systemic environmental governance across West Africa and reinforces Nigeria’s alignment with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF), the landmark international agreement adopted at COP15 in 2022. 

Israel’s recent resumption of limited natural gas exports following an intense week of airstrikes with Iran has once again exposed the fragility of Africa’s energy interdependence. This seemingly regional disruption has sent reverberations across North Africa, with Egypt bearing the brunt of the fallout.

In a move that could redefine the continent’s industrial future, Egypt and South Africa have been tapped to lead a global push to decarbonize heavy industry, joining Brazil, Türkiye, and…

Turkish Airlines has received the prestigious Sustainable Financing Pioneer Award from Ishka, a leading global platform for aviation finance, in recognition of a groundbreaking transaction that embeds environmental accountability into…

Tarek El Molla, Egypt’s former-Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, has joined the continent’s premier energy event – African Energy Week as a speaker, taking place on September 29-October 3 in Cape Town. The event unites international financiers and operators with African energy opportunities. El Molla’s participation comes as Egypt advances a bold exploration and production agenda, providing the opportunity for new deals and collaborations.

As Angola prepares to celebrate 50 years since its oil era began, the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 conference offers more than a traditional showcase, it presents a turning point. With a multi-track agenda that spans strategic, technical, and investment themes, the event signals a deliberate shift: leveraging oil and gas wealth to power a cleaner, more diverse and inclusive future for Africa’s third-largest economy.

At this year’s Cannes Lions Festival, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) unveiled a new initiative poised to shift how brands think about growth and purpose — particularly in emerging markets like Africa. The CMO Blueprint for Sustainable Growth, launched by the UNGC’s CMO Think Lab, offers a detailed roadmap for chief marketing officers (CMOs) to embed sustainability into business strategy, brand identity, and long-term innovation

Meta has taken a bold step toward decarbonizing its AI-driven infrastructure with the help of California-based clean energy firm XGS Energy, inc. While the deal is U.S.-based, its implications are global—especially for Africa, where data infrastructure is growing, but energy access remains uneven and often carbon-heavy. 

The report reveals bold strides in digital inclusion, financial empowerment, and environmental responsibility across its 14-country footprint. The report paints a clear picture: Africa’s digital future is being built not just through network towers, but through intentional investments in education, gender equity, and low-carbon infrastructure.