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Floods, landslides kill at least 120 in Congo capital Kinshasa
on: by Fernil News
Floods and landslides caused by heavy rains claimed at least 120 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital Kinshasa, official records confirmed Tuesday. Entire neighborhoods were flooded with muddy water, while houses and roads were ripped apart by sinkholes, including
Ramaphosa survives impeachment vote in South Africa
on: by Fernil News
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday survived a vote in Parliament on whether to begin impeachment proceedings that could ultimately force him from office following a series of scandals and corruption allegations. After a heated debate, his ruling African National
New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal
on: by Fernil News
Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities. UN-Habitat, the international body’s program for human settlements and sustainable urban development, made the announcement
350.org responds to $15billion Just Energy Transition Partnership deal for Vietnam
on: by Radia Sambare
Today, the details of the Just Energy Transition Partnership between Vietnam, the European Union and the United Kingdom were announced. The $15.5 billion deal could see Vietnam hit peak emissions earlier than expected, with a significant cut in coal-powered energy as part of
UN Climate Change Conference reaches deal to set up ‘loss and damage’ fund
on: by Fernil News
The UN Climate Change Conference or COP27 on Sunday agreed to establish a “loss and damage” fund to help vulnerable countries hit hard by climate change. The 27th conference was held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh. Egyptian Foreign
COP27: African nations may leave empty handed; Implementation COP hangs in the balance as negotiations struggle in the final hours
on: by Radia Sambare
As delegates and organizations wait for the release of the latest version of the cover text, failure to secure agreement on several key issues and lack of transparency from the COP presidency makes a deal at COP27 look unlikely. Despite being
Russia, Ukraine exchange 214 prisoners of war
on: by Fernil News
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 214 prisoners, according to the Russian Defense Ministry and pro-Russia separatists. The ministry said a new exchange of war prisoners was conducted Thursday with Ukraine. “On November 3, as a result of the negotiation process, 107 Russian
Anti-French Anger Grips Burkina Faso in Wake of Second Military Coup
on: by Fernil News
Burkina Faso has been hit by confusion and uncertainty after suffering its second military coup in a year – with gunshots fired in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday and protesters starting a fire outside the French embassy. Self-declared coup leader Captain