Tag:African Union (AU)

Agric & Biotech

AU confident over transformative impact modern biotechnology can have on Africa’s agric sector

When it comes to the application of modern biotechnology in agriculture, the Africa Union’s (AU) position is clear – the technology is one required...

Michael Simire - June 9, 2024

Climate Change

‘Africa’s opportunity to lead in aligning climate policies’ – reactions as African Union joins G20

The African Union has officially joined the Group of 20 nations (G20) as announced by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Saturday, September 9,...

Michael Simire - September 10, 2023

Climate Change

AU Summit: Leaders urged to pursue fossil-free energy future for continent

As the African Union Summit 36th Ordinary Session kicks off in Ethiopia, civil society organisations (CSOs) across the continent are calling on the African...

Michael Simire - February 16, 2023

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria hosts five AU countries on genome editing to boost agriculture

Nigeria is hosting five other member states of the African Union (AU) to strategise on the use and adoption of genome editing technology in...

Michael Simire - December 12, 2022

Agric & Biotech

Nigeria’s role in biotech sustenance in Africa crucial – AU

As Africa continues to embrace emerging technologies, the African Union (AU) has identified Nigeria’s role as very crucial in the creation and sustenance of biotech as...

Michael Simire - November 2, 2022

Cover

Coups, COVID and climate test African leaders at summit

African leaders gather at an African Union summit this weekend to try to forge a coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. They...

Michael Simire - February 6, 2022

Sustainable Devpt