Developing Countries Scoff at Measly $300B Climate Deal at COP29
Whilst #ClimateAction would require trillions, climate activists could not hide their contempt and disenchantment at the stingy financial package on
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COP29 Approves Carbon Credit Standards to Pave Way for Global Emissions Trading
During opening plenary of #COP29 in Azerbaijan on 11 November 2024, two standards for the creation of a global carbon
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US Writes Off More Than $1B Debt Owed by Somalia
On 5 October 2024, US and Somalia announced that they have reached a financial agreement whereby Washington will write off
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Benin Hosts Climate Finance Conference to Boost Carbon Trading
On 16 July 2024, Benin, in collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted an International Roundtable on #ClimateFinance. The
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Mauritius Hosts 3rd Annual Meeting of Africa Sovereign Investors Forum
The Mauritius Investment Corporation (MIC) played host for the 3rd annual meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (#ASIF2024) at
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2024 AfDB Annual Meeting Calls for Reform of Global Financial Architecture
The African Development Bank (AfDB) held its 2024 Annual Meeting at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) in Nairobi from
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Zambia Reaches New EuroBond Restructuring Deal
On 25 March 2024, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced that his government has reached a new restructuring deal with a
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Africa Remains Attractive Investment Destination Amidst Global Challenges
From 28 to 29 February 2024, Mauritius hosted the 7th Pension Funds and Alternative Investments Africa Conference (#PIAFRICA2024) at the
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37th AU Summit Pushes for Overhaul of Global Financial Architecture
On Saturday 17 February 2024, during the 37th AU Summit (#AUS2024), a Presidential Dialogue was held to discuss the way
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Ghana Seeking Relief from EuroBond Creditors
Ghana defaulted on its #EuroBond payments in December 2022 as inflation soared due to the double crisis of the COVID
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