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Standard Bank has completed a $250 million financing facility for Aradel Energy Limited, a prominent indigenous Nigerian oil and gas company. Financial close was achieved in late January 2026, with the transaction announced on January 29, 2026. Standard Bank served as global coordinator and bookrunner, leading the structuring, execution, and funding of the facility in…

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United States is set to withdraws from UNFCCC, as announced by the White House on January 7, 2026, marking a significant retreat from global climate cooperation under President Donald Trump. This decision encompasses the foundational United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the parent treaty for all major international climate agreements, alongside 65 other…

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As the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies wraps up its flagship conference in Cape Town, South Africa (September 29 – October 3), the spotlight has firmly shifted to the sector’s unsung heroes and game-changers. The AEW 2025 winners were unveiled during the prestigious African Energy Awards, a ceremony that recognises innovation, leadership,…

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The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) wrapped up on September 11, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a pivotal moment for the continent’s role in global climate action. Hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in partnership with the African Union, the summit operated under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop South Africa’s electricity crisis has long dominated headlines, but a deeper, more insidious threat is unfolding beneath the surface, one that experts warn may be even more devastating than load-shedding. From the crumbling water infrastructure to mounting economic stagnation, rampant corruption, and decaying local governance, South Africa is teetering on the…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop A US$150 million initiative aimed at transforming the dairy industry is underway. The Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is set to directly support 2.5 million smallholder dairy farmers across Kenya, Rwanda,…

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Written By: Faith Jemosop Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2025 – Kenya is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has infected at least 156 people and claimed 6 lives, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Saturday. The outbreak has been reported in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Migori counties, sparking nationwide concern as health authorities intensify emergency response…

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Kenya’s recent unveiling of the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and the “Climate State and the State of Climate in Kenya 2024” report represents a pivotal step in the nation’s ongoing battle against the escalating impacts of climate change. This initiative is not merely a policy announcement; it’s a strategic overhaul designed to enhance…

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By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promulgation of the long-awaited Climate Change Act has been met with a wave of cautious optimism, particularly from powerful…

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Lagos State has officially thrown its hat into the ring, expressing a firm interest in hosting the COP32 United Nations Climate Summit in 2027. This declaration, more than a mere expression of intent, signals a strategic move by the state to position itself as a leading force in global climate action. At the heart of…

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