Historic US-Brokered Peace Deal Signed by Rwanda, Congo
US President Donald Trump brokers landmark Washington Accords between Rwanda and DRC, aiming to end decades of conflict and boost economic ties. A new era for Africa?
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2025 to be Nigeria's second-hottest year, WMO warns
The World Meteorological Organisation projects 2025 as Nigeria's second-hottest year, threatening agriculture and food security. Urgent climate action is needed now.
Trump signs Rwanda-DRC peace deal as fighting rages
US President Donald Trump hosts leaders of Rwanda and DR Congo to sign a peace and economic deal, despite intense fighting continuing in eastern DRC. Read the full story.
Trump brokers Rwanda-DRC peace pact as fighting continues
US President Donald Trump brings together Rwanda's Kagame and DRC's Tshisekedi to sign a peace accord. The deal, amid ongoing clashes, aims to unlock access to critical minerals like cobalt in the conflict-ridden eastern DRC.
Indian rupee hits record low past 90 per dollar
India's rupee falls to a historic low beyond 90 against the US dollar, driven by foreign outflows and stalled US trade talks. Analysts see a new market-aligned approach from the central bank. Read more for the full analysis.
US-UK Pharma Deal: Tariffs Lifted, NHS Drug Prices Rise
The US has exempted UK pharmaceuticals from import tariffs in a new trade deal. In exchange, Britain's NHS will pay 25% more for new US drugs. Read the full details and implications here.
37 Kidnap Victims Freed in Katsina Peace Deal
37 kidnapped victims, including women and children, have been released in Katsina without ransom payment following successful peace negotiations with bandits in Bakori LGA.
Canada PM Faces Climate Backlash Over Oil Pipeline
Canadian PM Mark Carney faces criticism for climate policy shift, backing oil pipeline & gas projects. Explore the political and environmental implications.
Swiss MPs seek probe into Trump gifts before tariff deal
Swiss lawmakers call for investigation into gold bar and Rolex gifts to Donald Trump before tariff reduction. Could this be 'gold bar diplomacy'? Read the full story.
Sahara Group: Nature Solutions for Africa's Climate
Sahara Group urges scaling nature-based solutions at COP30 to unlock climate finance and boost Africa's resilience. Learn about their Adopt-a-Forest initiative.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
EU urges US to cut steel tariffs in trade talks
The EU will press the US to implement their July trade deal, focusing on reducing 50% steel tariffs. High-level talks begin in Brussels. Read more.
COP30 ends with no fossil fuel phase-out deal
COP30 climate summit in Brazil concludes without a fossil fuel phase-out agreement, leaving vulnerable nations disheartened. African groups demand climate justice.
COP30 Delivers Climate Finance Boost, Skips Fossil Fuel Plan
COP30 concludes with $1.3 trillion annual climate finance target by 2035 but fails to adopt fossil fuel transition roadmap. Key outcomes include adaptation funding tripling and just transition mechanism.
COP30: $1.3 Trillion Climate Finance Deal Reached
COP30 concludes with historic $1.3 trillion annual climate finance commitment by 2035, but fails to deliver fossil fuels transition roadmap. Key outcomes for Nigeria analyzed.
COP30 Climate Deal Reactions: Global Response
Global leaders react to COP30 climate agreement in Brazil. Mixed responses emerge as deal faces praise and criticism. Key outcomes and future implications analyzed.
COP30 Climate Summit Results: What Nations Agreed
COP30 climate summit in Belem concluded with agreements on fossil fuels, adaptation finance, and methane emissions. Learn about the global climate progress made.
COP30 Ends with Watered-Down Climate Deal
UN climate summit in Brazil concludes with diluted agreement on fossil fuels. EU accepts voluntary measures as developing nations demand more climate finance. Read the full analysis.
Trump's Thanksgiving Deadline for Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns of losing US support or national dignity as Trump pressures for a swift peace deal. Read the latest on the critical negotiations.
COP30 Deal Threatened as Nations Clash Over Fossil Fuels
UN climate talks in Brazil risk ending without agreement as oil-producing nations block fossil fuel phase-out roadmap. EU warns of potential no-deal scenario.
COP30 Fossil Fuel Showdown After Dramatic Fire
UN climate talks in Brazil reach final day with countries split on fossil fuels after venue fire forced evacuation. Nigeria among nations rejecting phase-out roadmap.
COP30: Brazil Seeks Consensus on Fossil Fuel Phase-Down
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil's President Lula urges global climate action, fossil fuel reduction, and climate justice. World leaders must commit to emissions cuts now.
Climate Crisis Deepens in Southwest Nigeria - Experts
Climate Equity Project reveals worsening climate impacts in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states. Urgent government action needed on flooding, infrastructure, and policy implementation.
Blue Carbon's Africa deals collapse after 2 years
Liberia and other African nations' carbon credit agreements with UAE's Blue Carbon have stalled completely, investigation reveals. No progress on forest protection deals covering millions of hectares.
Youth Demand Action as Climate Crisis Worsens at COP30
Young leaders worldwide demand urgent climate action as 2024 breaks heat records and passes 1.5°C warming threshold. Climate anxiety affects 78% of children under 12.
Swiss Farmers Protest US Trade Deal Over Chlorinated Chicken
Switzerland faces farmer protests over US trade deal that may allow hormone-fed beef and chlorinated chicken imports. Learn how this affects Swiss food standards and consumer safety.
Katsina Presents 30 Climate Projects at COP30
Katsina State emerges as Africa's sustainable development model at COP30, presenting 30 bankable climate projects and calling for international partnerships to drive subnational climate action.
COP30: Urgent Call to Accelerate Paris Agreement
At COP30 in Brazil, UN and global leaders issue a stark warning: the Paris Agreement is lagging behind the climate crisis. They demand immediate, tangible action for a faster energy transition.
South Africa Hosts G20 Summit as US Boycotts Event
South Africa hosts crucial G20 summit focusing on debt relief for developing nations as US President Trump boycotts. Key discussions on climate financing and global inequality.
COP30 Draft Deal Lands as Lula Returns to Climate Talks
Brazil presents first draft climate agreement at COP30 as President Lula returns to push for deal. Key issues include climate finance, fossil fuels, and trade measures.
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