Experts Call for Big Tobacco and Big Polluters to Be Barred from Treaty Negotiations
As intergovernmental treaty negotiations on climate (UNFCCC) and tobacco control (WHO FCTC) get underway, experts are calling on governments to
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Europe’s 2040 Climate Plan Threatens Innovation, Says Climate KIC
Climate KIC has cautioned that the European Union’s newly approved 2040 climate target, updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and Omnibus
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Emirates Buys 65 More Boeing 777Xs Jets Worth US$38 Billion
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has confirmed an order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE9X engines,
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Emirates Takes Off with the World’s Largest Starlink-Equipped Fleet
Emirates is set to revolutionise inflight connectivity by deploying Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777
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MTN and Microsoft Partner to Unlock Africa’s Digital Potential Through AI
Africa’s leading mobile operator, MTN Group, has announced a landmark partnership with global technology leader Microsoft to expand access to
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ADF Grants $9.5 Million to Boost Sahel Climate Resilience
The African Development Fund (ADF), through its Climate Action Window, has approved a grant of $9.48 million to strengthen climate
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Japan and AfDB Launch Africa-Asia Platform to Boost Youth Innovation
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in partnership with Japanese institutions, has officially launched the Africa-Asia (A-A) Platform, a new initiative
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Over One Million Lives Saved Through HPV Vaccination, Gavi Reports
A global drive to expand access to the HPV vaccine has prevented more than one million cervical cancer deaths and
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Emirates Issues Advisory as December Travel Surges to Unprecedented Levels
Emirates has issued a travel advisory ahead of what is expected to be one of its busiest Decembers on record,
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SADC Pledges to Fast-Track Export-Driven, Inclusive Value Chains Under EU-Backed ATCMA Programme
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the
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