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Africa: Fitch advises mining firms to invest in renewable energy

A report published by Fitch Solutions has indicated that due to the prevalence of off-grid remote mineral deposits in Sub-Saharan Africa, mining companies operating in the region should invest in renewable energy. “Off-grid mines could benefit from reducing mining companies’ dependency on diesel while taking advantage of the favorable climate conditions in the area,” Fitch […]

Ukraine, Gaza conflicts prioritized over African desertification — UNCCD conference

The international community must not neglect the climate emergency in Africa’s deserts amid the Israel-Hamas conflict and Russia’s war in Ukraine — this was the key message by African delegates attending the recent United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Uzbekistan. African delegates said that conflicts around the world, such as Russia’s invasion of […]

Togo’s elections: opposition vows to reorganize after ruling party’s sweeping victory

Togo’s opposition has vowed to “reinvent” itself after winning just five seats in the country’s legislative elections held on 29 April, while the ruling Union for the Republic party (UNIR) has clinched a sweeping victory. Opposition parties had hoped for a strong showing in last week’s ballot, which they dismissed as an “electoral masquerade”, after […]