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Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Poorer nations attending the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have used the meeting to push leaders on climate action and high levels of debt, issues directly affecting the ...

When global trade becomes a weapon, how can African economies protect themselves?

Africa needs to navigate the tension between interdependence, economic security, and economic diversification.

Africa's climate crisis is a legal crisis too: What are states' duties under human rights law?

A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan ...
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Developing countries are being priced out, in struggle for affordable finance

30 March 2026 - Developing countries are being priced out of the affordable finance they desperately need for sustainable development, with sovereign credit ratings often overstating risk and ...
Los Angeles Times

The U.S. has withdrawn from a climate agreement that helps developing nations, South Africa says

JOHANNESBURG — The United States has withdrawn from a climate agreement where rich nations have pledged billions of dollars to help a small group of developing countries switch from coal to green ...
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China's zero-tariff policy opens new opportunities for Africa's development

A significant announcement recently captured attention across African social media: China has granted zero-tariff treatment to all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. This ...
The Conversation

African migrants can drive growth in their home countries – but three barriers stand in the way

The idea that migration is closely linked to development has long been pervasive on the African continent. The main reason for this is that migrants – those travelling from rural to urban areas, as ...