Africa
PAP Pushes Stronger Parliamentary Action to Turn Africa’s Climate Pledges Into Results
Africa must move from making climate commitments to enforcing them through stronger laws, budgets and parliamentary oversight, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has said, as the continent seeks greater influence...
Agribusiness
Zambia’s Maize Export Deal Signals New Food Security Opportunity for East and Southern Africa
Zambia’s decision to export 540,000 metric tonnes of white Grade A non-genetically modified maize to Kenya could strengthen regional food security while highlighting the...
East Africa
El Niño Watch: Health Ministry Moves to Protect 18 High-Risk Counties
NAIROBI, Kenya—With the El Niño rains on the horizon, the Ministry of Health has announced that it is rolling out its mitigation plan across...
Climate
Kenya Steps Up Preparedness as El Niño Rains Threaten Fresh Flooding and Health Risks
Kenya is stepping up preparations for the anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño season as forecasts point to the possibility of above-normal rainfall across parts of...
Africa
American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit 2026
Nairobi hosts the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Business Summit 2026, an event expected to strengthen the country's position as a gateway for American businesses seeking opportunities in Kenya and the wider African market.
Africa
Digital Revolution: Liberia equipping women farmers with skills to boost productivity
For many women farmers in Liberia, the struggle to grow a business has long extended beyond the farm. Limited access to credit, insecure land ownership, inadequate farming equipment and poor access to market information have kept many women trapped in small-scale agriculture, despite their central role in feeding families and supporting local economies.
Climate
UNIDO and KCV announce cooperation to scale up climate resilience and adaptation finance in Sub-Saharan Africa
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have taken an important step to deepen their collaboration by signing a...
Climate
UNEP: World Faces 1.5°C Overshoot, but Rapid Action Can Still Reverse Warming
The world is entering a new phase in the climate crisis, with the 1.5°C warming threshold likely to be exceeded in the coming years....
Climate
WHO Commits US$150,000 to Nepal as Flood Death Toll Climbs Past 730
The World Health Organization has released US$150,000 in emergency funding to help Nepal cope with the aftermath of flash floods that have killed more...
African Union
CHINA IN AFRICA: Why the Chinese Population Is Surging Across the Continent
The growing presence of Chinese nationals across Africa is one of the most visible consequences of the continent’s rapidly deepening relationship with China. From...
Climate
UNEP Backs Kenya’s Climate Resilience Push With Ksh4 Billion Investment
Kenya's efforts to weather an increasingly unpredictable climate just got a major vote of confidence from the United Nations. The UN Environment Programme has...