Nairobi, Kenya - African Union chief Moussa Faki Mahamat on Saturday accused Israel of "the mass killing of Palestinians" and urged an international probe after dozens died following a rush on an aid convoy in war-torn Gaza. "Mahamat strongly condemns an attack by Israeli forces that killed and wounded more than...
Nations start negotiations over global plastics treaty at Nairobi meet
Nairobi, Kenya -- Nations grappling with the plastic "suffocating" nature and leaching into food and the human body began fresh negotiations on Monday toward a UN treaty to tackle the growing problem. Some 175 countries agreed last year to conclude by 2024 a binding agreement to combat the plastic pollution...
BRICS group poised to shape global economy’s future
“This potential is further amplified by its vast human resources, and cutting-edge technological and industrial capabilities,” he adds, emphasizing that BRICS could shift global focus to urgent matters like climate change, energy security, innovation, and the promotion of investments in emerging technologies.
Masdar, Africa50 sign MoU
The aim is to speed up clean energy transition in Africa.
Egypt hosts regional meeting in push to resolve Sudan war
The Egyptian presidency said the meeting in Cairo will be attended by representatives of "Sudan's neighboring countries", but has not announced who else is expected to join Sisi and Abiy. The meeting in Cairo follows multiple diplomatic efforts to broker an end to the violence in Sudan, with repeated ceasefires...
Saudi Arabia’s RVCMC to hold biggest carbon credit auction in Nairobi
The event on Jun 14 aims to sell more than 2 million tons of high-quality CORSIA carbon credits registered with Verra, which manages a variety of carbon offset programs, including the Verified Carbon Standard. More than 15 companies from Saudi Arabia and other countries will participate in the auction.
Etihad Cargo, Astral sign MoU
They will share up to 50 percent of all available capacity on flights.Nairobi to host next biodiversity meeting in June to save nature
Countries have proposed to hold an extra biodiversity meeting in Nairobi in June as talks in Geneva tasked with saving nature entered their final day Tuesday without an agreement.
Climate change will crush world’s poorest economies, says study
Countries with poor economies will face severe consequences of climate change caused by the rich nations.
Countries eye UN deal to rein in plastic pollution
The proposed resolution is due to be discussed during the United Nations Environment Assembly, which is due to be held in Nairobi from February 28 through March 2 next year.
