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Kenya court blocks East Africa’s first coal plant

The Kenyan National Environmental Court has ordered the suspension of the controversial project to build a coal-fired power plant on the Lamu Archipelago. Although the government sees the $2 billion Chinese financed project a sure way to promote economic growth, create jobs and secure an energy source for the future, Kenyans condemn the move. A […]

Mali: Transitional authorities adopt new charter

Mali’s new transitional charter was unanimously adopted Monday morning, February 21, by members of the National Transitional Council, the CNT, which serves as the country’s interim legislative body. This charter, which has just been adopted by the authorities, presents several novelties. There is already the number of appointed and non-elected parliamentarians, which increases from 121 […]

UN chief defends idea of two African seats at Security Council

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated his call for a reform of the UN Security Council that would give two seats to the African continent. Speaking in Addis Ababa in the headquarters of the African Union, Guterres said Installing “two African members as permanent members of the Security Council” is essential for reform. Guterres stressed […]