Top energy experts gather in Lagos for Sahara Group’s flagship forum to explore gas as a catalyst for sustainable development and the media’s role in driving Africa’s energy narrative. Sahara Group is once again setting the stage for transformative…
Disaster Management
Smell of Wildfires Reaches Berlin as Warning Issued for Brandenburg
The smell of burning reached Berlin on Saturday as wildfires continued to rage in Saxony to the south of the German capital, and officials issued a warning to many in Brandenburg, the state that surrounds the city. The wind has…
Axxela Marks 9 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury, Reaffirming Safety Leadership in Africa’s Energy Sector
Axxela Limited, a leading gas and power company in Sub-Saharan Africa, has hit a remarkable milestone—9 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury. This achievement showcases the company’s strong safety culture and commitment to sustainable, responsible energy solutions.
Sudan: ‘Fighting Shows No Signs of Abating,’ Senior UN Official Tells Security Council
© UNICEF/Ahmed Mohamdeen Elfatih: People in Khartoum, Sudan, queue for water. Three years into the conflict in Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) continue to pursue a military solution, violating international law and the…
FENRAD Raises Alarm Over Worsening Erosion Crisis in Ebem Ohafia, Urges Swift Government Action
The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has issued a strong call to the Abia State Government to urgently address the growing threat of erosion in Ebem Ohafia, a community in Abia State grappling with increasing environmental degradation.…
Landmark Lawsuit: Bayelsa Monarch Launches $12 Billion Legal Battle Against Shell
His Royal Majesty King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers King Dakolo, CSO Coalition demand oil giant clean up 70 years of environmental devastation before divestment In a groundbreaking legal…
Bayelsa Community v Shell: CSOs Back Suit Against Unjust Divestment
L-R: Founder, Home of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Rev. Nnimmo Bassey with His Royal Majesty, King Bubaraye Dakolo, Agada IV of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chair of the Bayelsa State Council of Traditional Rulers. A coalition of civil society organisations…
AfDB Project Restores Electricity in Zimbabwean Communities Following Devastating Cyclone Idai
The AfDB-funded Post-Cyclone Idai Emergency Recovery Project restored electricity access, revitalizing businesses across communities in Zimbabwe In March 2019, Cyclone Idai tore through Zimbabwe’s eastern districts with unprecedented fury, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Among the hardest hit…
Nigeria at Risk of Severe Starvation, Warn FAO and WFP — Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti and Mali Already Facing Famine
A new UN report has warned that Nigeria is among 13 countries at very high risk of extreme hunger and starvation. Others, including Sudan, Palestine, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali are already facing famine conditions. Without immediate action, millions more could fall into crisis.
Amnesty International Urges Swift Global Action to Combat Climate-fuelled Human Rights Crisis
Amnesty International has issued a stark warning about the growing human rights crisis driven by climate change. The organization urges world leaders to act swiftly to prevent further devastation, especially among vulnerable populations already bearing the brunt of climate-induced disasters.
