United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has described Nairobi as a central pillar of global multilateralism following the launch of a major expansion of the United Nations Headquarters in Kenya,…
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Pakistan has expanded its national response to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a multi-sector surveillance and laboratory strengthening programme supported by the United Kingdom’s Fleming Fund, positioning the country among a…
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Organizations across the United States and other major economies are reassessing how they manage workplace conflict, diversity and institutional accountability as growing polarization around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies…
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Kenya bets on carbon markets and blended finance to turn climate commitments into investment opportunities
by Lisa MatataKenya is seeking to expand the role of carbon markets and blended finance in its climate strategy, Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa told global ministers and negotiators at the Petersberg…
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East African bankers tackle sustainability and climate risk at conference in Mwanza
Africacorporate sustainabilityNews & Analysissustainability events by Solomon Irungu 470 views 2 minutes readFinancial leaders from across East and Southern Africa gathered in Mwanza from July 14 to 18 for the 22nd East African Banking School Conference, with a focus on rethinking the…
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New report spotlights sustainable transition ahead of African Mining Week 2025
by Carlton OlooAfricaConferencesEconomic ResponsibilityeventsNews & Analysis by Carlton Oloo 535 views 3 minutes readAs the world races toward a low-carbon, tech-driven future, Africa’s role in the global mineral supply chain is quickly moving from peripheral to pivotal. A newly released report, The African…
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AfDB rallies ministers and financiers behind $100B nexus plan for water, food, energy and ecosystems
by Lisa MatataAfrican Businessescorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & Analysis by Lisa Matata 503 views 4 minutes readOn July 8, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal, the African Development Bank (AfDB) convened a pivotal workshop to advance the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEF-E) Nexus Initiative—an effort to break down sectoral silos and…
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Energy, petroleum, and mining stakeholders from across West Africa and beyond will gather in Dakar this December for the fourth edition of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference &…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have approved more than €260 million in financing to support Rwanda’s efforts to expand access to affordable…
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Africa’s largest gold producer is taking steps to stabilise its economy by introducing a gold price hedging scheme, aimed at protecting its rising export earnings from global market swings. With…
