Burundi’s ex-President Pierre Buyoya dies aged 71

[ad_1] Burundi President Pierre Buyoya listens to reporters’ questions during a news conference in Brussels, Belgium December 5, 2001. REUTERS/Thierry Roge/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights NAIROBI, Dec 18 (Reuters) –…

World losing race to meet climate goals, COP28 president says

[ad_1] African leaders want change to international climate finance Debt costs hamper Africa’s ability to fight climate change Kenya president floats idea of carbon tax U.N. to publish global progress…

Vaccines due in weeks or months not yet Africa’s way out of pandemic, officials say

[ad_1] John Nkengasong, Africa’s Director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), speaks during an interview with Reuters at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 11,…

West Africa army chiefs to meet in coming days to discuss Niger plans – spokesman

[ad_1] West African leaders gather for Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Head of States and Government meeting in Abuja, Nigeria August 10, 2023. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga ECOWAS decided on…

South Africa fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

[ad_1] Mobile operators spending millions on fuel, backup systems Added costs forcing diversion of capital from 5G, rural networks Rampant theft of batteries, generators driving up expenses Industry seeking relief…