Varun Beverages Expands Its Footprint with African Acquisitions and Lunarmech Stake
Varun Beverages Ltd. has completed acquisitions of SBC Tanzania and SBC Ghana for Rs 1,431 crore, enhancing its PepsiCo bottling...
Year: 2024
International Leaders Express Commitment to Climate Efforts Amid Trump Concerns
At the climate summit in Baku, leaders reassured global commitment to combating climate change amid concerns over Donald Trump’s presidency....
UNHCR Report Highlights Climate Change as Key Factor in Refugee Crisis
A UNHCR report from COP29 highlights that climate change is a major driver of the global refugee crisis, with around...
Russia Expands Military Influence in Equatorial Guinea Amid Security Challenges
Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea to train elite guards protecting President Teodoro Obiang's regime....
NATO’s Rutte Highlights Global Threats Posed by Russian Alliances
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warns that Russia's ties with China, North Korea, and Iran threaten global security, particularly for...
Empowering Women Journalists: A Training Initiative for Climate Change Reporting in Africa
The ECA and PACJA are offering a two-week online training course for African women journalists focused on climate change reporting....
Navin Ramgoolam Leads Opposition to Landslide Victory in Mauritius Election
In a decisive electoral victory, Navin Ramgoolam's opposition coalition, the Alliance of Change, captured 62.6 percent of the vote, winning...
Opposition Leader Navin Ramgoolam Wins Landslide Victory in Mauritius Election
Opposition leader Navin Ramgoolam achieved a significant victory in the Mauritius parliamentary elections, with his Alliance of Change winning 62.6...
Significant Seismic Activity Reported: Earthquakes Impacting California and Beyond
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Borrego Springs, California, on November 7, 2023, followed by significant seismic activity in Greece, Hawaii, and...
COP29: Concerns Over Climate Action Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Host Selection
The COP29 conference in Baku focuses on climate financing and international commitments to climate protection, amid critical commentary on the...
