Tag: Africa

Impact Newswire brings you the latest news and coverage from Africa including tech, personal finance, AI.

Africa's New Narrative Squad
Africa, Global

Africa’s New Narrative Squad: Extraordinary Young Africans Architecting the Continent’s Image

September 26, 2023 11:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In the inspiring stories of exceptional young Africans, we find narratives that defy expectations and illuminate the boundless potential of the continent. “The currency of our generation is Africa’s innovation. People are now beginning to embrace Africa’s culture, its diversity, and its heritage. But the key thing is that we have to protect that ownership. … Continue reading Africa’s New Narrative Squad: Extraordinary Young Africans Architecting the Continent’s Image

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Zindi Joins Forces with Microsoft to Empower Africans
Africa, Europe, Global

AI-Driven Solutions for Climate Disasters provided by Zindi and ITU at AI for Good 

Data scientists are developing prediction models for ITU on the Zindi platform to find the best data-driven solutions through data science competitions. September 20th 2023 Cape Town South Africa // Digital technologies directly benefit 70 per cent of SDG targets, say ITU. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has partnered with Zindi to develop solutions to important global challenges through a series of data science competitions … Continue reading AI-Driven Solutions for Climate Disasters provided by Zindi and ITU at AI for Good 

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climate
Africa, Global

To solve our food problems, we must look to the oceans

By EDF Oceans / Published: July 12, 2022 By Christopher Free and Willow Battista Earlier this spring, 1.5 million livestock died in the Horn of Africa. The immediate culprit was a severe, prolonged drought spurred by the growing effects of climate change. It’s a sign of weakening food systems in a warming world. But while land-based food systems are carbon-intensive and increasingly unstable, research shows aquatic food presents real, … Continue reading To solve our food problems, we must look to the oceans

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Climate Change
Africa, Europe, Global, Untied Kingdom

“From satellites to sandbags”: Putting water at the heart of climate action.

Published – 22 September 2023 (Press Release Number: 22092023) Geneva 22nd September 2023 As proved so tragically in Libya last week, while water holds the key to life, all too often it kills.    Whether – like in Derna – it’s too much water leading to floods, or too little water causing droughts, or polluted water resulting in health risks, addressing the dangers that water poses can save lives.  … Continue reading “From satellites to sandbags”: Putting water at the heart of climate action.

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Green Climate Fund
Africa, Asia, Global

From investment to impacts

News update – 20 Sep 2023 Annual GCF conference convenes key investors and fund managers to accelerate private climate investment The sixth annual GCF Private Investment for Climate Conference (GPIC) has wrapped up in Nairobi, Kenya, with entrepreneurs, project developers, and investors sharing best practices and innovative ideas to accelerate the private sector’s contribution to finance for climate action in developing countries. The two-day event took place from … Continue reading From investment to impacts

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Africa, Global

Technical and financial partners will be instrumental in addressing the complex challenges of maintaining world’s biodiversity preservation.

The Three Basins Summit will be taking place in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from October 26 to 28, 2023. This event is one of the most significant international gatherings focused on promoting the preservation of three vital global ecosystems: the Amazonia, Congo, and Borneo-Mekong regions also called the lungs. It’s likely to be a platform for discussions, collaborations, and initiatives aimed at addressing environmental and … Continue reading Technical and financial partners will be instrumental in addressing the complex challenges of maintaining world’s biodiversity preservation.

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Early Warnings For All Action Plan for Africa is launched
Africa, Global

Early Warnings For All Action Plan for Africa is launched

4 September 2023, Press Release Number: 04092023-2 Africa is vulnerable to droughts, floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves Only 40% of the African population has access to early warning systems Early Warnings plan for Africa seeks to improve accuracy, accessibility and action Action plan is tailored to continent’s challenges, strengths and institutional arrangements Nairobi, Kenya, 4 September 2023 (WMO) – A new Early Warnings for All Action Plan … Continue reading Early Warnings For All Action Plan for Africa is launched

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Senegal
Africa, Global

Migrant boat capsizes off Cape Verde; more than 60 people feared

August 17, 2023 Boat departed Senegalese fishing community of Fasse Boye on July 10 with 101 people onboard More than 60 migrants have possibly lost their lives after a boat carrying them was found capsized at Cape Verde peninsula of Senegal in the West African region, as per the official notice. Thirty-eight people, including children, were rescued, BBC reported, adding that footage showed survivors being helped ashore … Continue reading Migrant boat capsizes off Cape Verde; more than 60 people feared

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