Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia’s plans to host men’s soccer World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say
Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup ambitions face criticism over its environmental and social costs, despite bold promises.
Takeaways from AP’s report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for lithium has led to exploitation of children in Nigeria.
Crunch time for Saudi-hosted drought, desertification talks
Global land restoration talks in Saudi Arabia highlight funding challenges in combating worldwide desertification crisis.
No concerns over Trump vow to lift LNG exports cap, Qatar energy minister says
Trump has said he will ease restrictions on the U.S. energy industry when he comes into power.
Italy and African Development Bank sign $420 million co-financing deal
The deal is part of Italy's €6b Mattei plan to boost African development.
Climate Investment Funds board backs $500 million Ethiopia nature plan
CIF backs a $500M plan to restore degraded land in Ethiopia, protect forests, boost food security, and fight climate change.
Ghana’s illegal mining boom seeps into presidential election
Ghana's illegal mining, driven by poverty and unemployment, continues to threaten the country's future.
France’s Orano says Niger junta controls uranium unit
"For several months, Orano has been warning of the interference that the group has been suffering in the governance of Somair," the group...
South Africa sets climate finance and debt relief as G20 presidency focus
South Africa, the first African nation to lead the G20, will focus on mobilizing finance for climate disaster-stricken countries.
