Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean
[Seychelles News Agency] Former Seychelles’ President James Michel has released a new book entitled “Revisiting the Ocean – Living The Blue Economy” as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate for its potential to be harnessed and protected.
Nigeria: COP28 – I Accomplished Everything I Set Out to Do – Toke Makinwa
[Vanguard] Media personality Toke Makinwa has revealed that she accomplished everything she set out to achieve at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Africa: Art and Climate Change
[IPS] Stockholm, Sweden — A dark cloud is hovering above human existence. It is a fairly illusory cloud haunting our minds and wellbeing, but also an actual, menacing, mostly invisible cloud that covers the Earth’s entire atmosphere. Saturated by gree…
Kenya: Another Mugumo Tree Falls in Meru County Amidst Political Tensions
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Another ancient Mugumo tree has fallen in the Kinoru neighborhood of Meru County, marking the second tree to fall in this area within two weeks.
East Africa: Birds of East Africa – New Book Reveals Their Extraordinary Diversity and Changing Behaviour
[The Conversation Africa] 101 Curious Tales of East African Birds is a new book that uses academic research to tell fascinating stories about the tropical birds of east Africa, from well-known species to rare ones. It also explores changing bird behavi…
Africa: Has African Climate Fiction Already Shown Us the Future?
[African Arguments] From cities within sand-storms to biotech implants, African writers are imagining diverse climate futures. Here are five recommended reads.
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Issues One-Week Quit Notice to Traders in Lagos Island Market
[Premium Times] Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island.
Africa: Renewables Are Cheaper Than Ever Yet Fossil Fuel Use Is Still Growing – Here’s Why
[The Conversation Africa] Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate.
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
[New Times] Comedian and television icon Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to the silver screen nearly one year and a half after she announced her retirement from her talk show. But this time, she returns to debut her documentary on her conservation wor…
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
[New Times] Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts industry in Rwanda.