Coffee traders are turning to satellite monitoring and artificial intelligence to map farms and track deforestation risk across global supply chains, as new European Union rules tighten market access requirements…
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Fossil Fuel Treaty Push Gains Global Momentum as Africa Confronts Energy Transition Costs
by Lisa MatataA coalition of developing and climate-vulnerable countries has called for negotiations on a binding global treaty to phase out fossil fuels, following a three-day ministerial meeting in santa marta, colombia,…
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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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CHAN 2024: How African football is driving sustainable infrastructure in East Africa
by Carlton OlooAfricacorporate sustainabilityEnvironmental ResponsibilityNews & AnalysisSustainability by Carlton Oloo 317 views 4 minutes readAs the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) takes place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the tournament is offering more than a showcase of African football talent. It is also highlighting…
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DRC eyes strategic U.S. partnerships to unlock Hydrocarbon potential head of Houston Energy Forum
by Lisa MatataThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is stepping up its campaign to attract foreign investment into its underexplored hydrocarbons sector ahead of the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2025,…
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Tanzania’s $30B LNG project signals energy ambition while it raises sustainability questions
by Carlton OlooTanzania has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the energy future of East Africa. Backed by an alliance of global oil and gas giants including Shell, ExxonMobil, Equinor, and Ophir…
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) have committed $40 million to Zafiri, a new investment platform designed to support decentralized renewable energy (DRE)…
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As Africa navigates its energy transition, a growing body of evidence shows that gender inclusion is not a side conversation, it is central to unlocking resilience, innovation, and impact. Recognizing…
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Nigeria’s First E&P expands into Tanzania in landmark deal to boost East Africa’s gas ambitions
by Carlton OlooIn a development that signals the growing regional ambition of African energy firms, Nigeria’s indigenous oil company, FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), has sealed a strategic partnership…
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Mozambique to build major Oil Refinery with Nigerian partner to boost local fuel supply
by Carlton OlooAfricaEast AfricaEnergy & TransitionNews & AnalysisRegionsWest Africa by Carlton Oloo 395 views 4 minutes readMozambique has taken a decisive step toward regional energy leadership with the announcement of a major oil refinery project in partnership with Nigerian energy firm Aiteo. The project, formalized at…
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