Africa is slowly struggling its way towards a cleaner future in terms of energy production. Most of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa register as LDCs or Lesser Developed Countries. As such, most people living there go without electricity or basic amenities. However, the continent is the most in danger when it comes to the problems of climate change. People looking… Read more »
Human Rights Watch accuses government forces and Fulani herders of February killings in English-speaking region. Human Rights Watch has accused Cameroon’s armed forces of taking part in the killing of at least 21 civilians this month in a region where troops are battling anglophone separatists. In a statement on Tuesday, the US-based rights group said 13 children and one pregnant woman were… Read more »
Despite the continent’s experience facing epidemics, countries will need help to expand resources and protect health care workers. AS CASES OF THE NEW coronavirus that originated in China continue to rise, most of the focus has been on Asia. After a halting start, there has been a strong mobilization of resources. Asia has experience with infectious disease outbreaks, including SARS in 2003 and periodic… Read more »
Africa’s leading economies are increasingly looking to wind energy to power homes. It’s part of a trend towards varying forms of clean energy across the continent. South Africa, the continent’s most advanced economy, is a clear leader in renewable energy policy and projects, shows research (pdf) by BloombergNEF. For example it will lead the drive for wind power installations with an additional 3.3 gigawatts… Read more »
Africa is both the world’s least electrified continent and the most vulnerable to climate change. And as the continent with the world’s fastest growing population, the decisions that African politicians make to boost power supplies could have an impact both locally and globally. The conundrum is how to meet the demand for energy without making the climate situation worse. There… Read more »