In the face of Africa’s rapid deforestation in past decades, many countries in the continent are now starting to see progress in combating forest loss—and making inroads in reforestation efforts.

A delegate stands in front of a backdrop for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) during the opening of the High-Level Leaders Summit in Addis Ababa, on Sept. 8, 2025. Credit - Luis Tato—Getty ...

A delegate stands in front of a backdrop for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) during the opening of the High-Level Leaders Summit in Addis Ababa, on Sept. 8, 2025. A delegate stands in front of ...

Ethiopia and Sudan may have delayed solving a border dispute between them as they faced domestic woes including conflict. Yet this dispute is one of the most complex and long-standing issues shaping ...

African nations turn to diaspora bonds to fund development as remittances hit $100bn, but political risk, transparency and liquidity remain hurdles. Diaspora remittances are increasingly seen as an ...

The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country's next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ...

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