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UCLG Africa, partners graduate first French-speaking class of MEMVA programme

The first Francophone class of the Executive Master’s in Management of African Cities (MEMVA) graduated on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from Al Akhawayn University...

New study highlights African cities’ ability to absorb rainfall, prevent floods

 A new, first-of-its-kind study has measured the “sponginess” – or the natural ability to soak up heavy rainfall – in five key cities across Africa. Kigali...

Africities 9: UCLG Africa, CitiIQ score 60 major African cities

The United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) and CitiIQ, creator of an innovative global city measurement standard, have announced that 60...

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COP29 climate talks urged to find $1trn annually for poorer countries

Pay now to help poorer countries cope with climate change or pay more later, negotiators were warned on Thursday,...
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Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

Deputy Director of Chad’s National Meteorological Agency, Hamid Abakar Souleymane, waggled his finger up and down to demonstrate how...

COP29: Activists transform Olympic Stadium into call for climate finance deal

Global climate activists on Thursday, November 14, 2024, took over Baku’s Olympic stadium – the venue for the United...

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COP29 climate talks urged to find $1trn annually for poorer countries

Pay now to help poorer countries cope with climate...

Africa grapples with forecasting challenge as weather disasters loom

Deputy Director of Chad’s National Meteorological Agency, Hamid Abakar...
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