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Africans yearn for a US champion in presidential candidate Kamala Harris The presumptive Democratic nominee has shown particular attention to the continent and the diaspora since 2020. United States election 2024 As Americans hit the polls, we look at the people and policy governing US-Africa relations.
Opinion: Why Africa is far from the IMF’s biggest beneficiary
Oct 4, 2024 · Yet, Africa is far from being the main beneficiary of IMF loans. During the 2024 financial year, which covers the institution’s activities from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024, the IMF approved a total of around 53 billion SDRs (the IMF’s unit of account, one SDR being worth $1.32 on 30 April) in new loans, or around $70bn.
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Africa Insights. Wake up to the essential with the Editor's picks. Also receive offers from The Africa Report. Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners. gold standard. Endeavour Mining CEO: ‘We are aware of the risks in West Africa’ Ian Cockerill, appointed CEO of West Africa’s leading gold producer in January, takes stock of ...
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Politics: Latest articles on The Africa Report.com. regional Discontent. Nigeria: Five events that could shrink Tinubu’s northern support in 2027 Perception of the president in the northern part of the country, where he previously enjoyed massive support, has taken a …
In Depth - The Africa Report.com
In Depth. Adapt or Die Ahead of COP29, The Africa Report examines how Africa is innovating and adapting to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change. United States election 2024 As Americans hit the polls, we look at the people and policy governing US-Africa relations. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area: from dream to reality In this ...
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M300’s mission to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030 hits hurdles Raising $90bn for Africa’s electrification by 2030 will be difficult as public, concessional and private-sector contributions remain uneven. IMF approves $8bn funding package for poorest countries The fund is shoring up its Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust amid crushing ...
Adapt or Die - The Africa Report.com
Adapt or Die. Ahead of COP29, The Africa Report examines how Africa is innovating and adapting to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change. Carbon markets: How Africa can take ownership of the green transition As global companies rush to offset emissions, Africa is becoming a focal point in the carbon-credit market, but greater ...
Tense negotiations over funding expected at COP29
Nov 4, 2024 · At the end of the AMCEN meeting in Abidjan, African countries proposed an amount of $1.3trn per year. Meanwhile, the group of 46 LDCs – the majority of which are African – met in Malawi. “We want COP29 to make bold commitments to combat climate change,” said Evans Njewa, president of the LDCs group. “The LDCs are calling for an ...
Africa in 2024 - The Africa Report.com
10 African scholars to watch in 2024 African scholars – in Africa and in the diaspora – make significant contributions to the wellbeing of people and society both at home and abroad. Africa in 2023: Debt, despondency and democracy The debt crisis has been years in the making, but this year it came to dominate the economic and political ...
COP27: Africa at the heart of the climate crisis
Nov 2, 2022 · The climate crisis is here, bringing storms, drought, flooding, and extreme temperatures across the globe. Analysts predict that Africa will be hit hardest, but, for the most part, African governments have the fewest resources to deal with the threats.Africa contributes the smallest amount to global pollution levels, and it does not have the money to prepare for the …