Audio By Vocalize Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated in a US- Israeli attack on Tehran. [AFP] The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, pitting Israel and the US against Iran, is a stark warning to Africa on the vulnerability of economies tied to fossil fuels. This illegal act of aggression, waged by two reckless governments that care not about the bloodshed they cause or the instability they trigger, will have far-reaching political, security, and economic consequences across the globe. Under the United Nations Charter, the use of force by one state against another is strictly prohibited unless authorised by…
Author: By Mohamed Adow
COP30 had one job: to demonstrate real global cooperation against the climate crisis. Marking ten years since the Paris Agreement, this summit needed to accelerate action, not merely reaffirm intentions. Brazil captured this spirit by branding COP30 an “implementation COP,” with host President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva further describing it as the “COP of Truth.” And what better location than the Amazon, one of the world’s most vital ecosystems and a living symbol of what is at stake? Yet to live up to its promise, Belem needed to unlock finance to help people adapt to climate extremes, push meaningful…
Citizens demonstrate along the streets of Nairobi’s CBD to reject the Finance Bill. June 20, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya is witnessing something extraordinary: a youth-led awakening that has stirred the conscience of the nation. The Gen Z movement, born from discontent and frustration, has captured the imagination of millions and drawn the eyes of the world. It has shown courage, unity, and clarity in demanding accountability from those in power. For this, the Gen Z deserve recognition. But amid the passion, a dangerous trend is emerging — one that threatens to undermine the very principles upon which your movement…