Kenya has become the first African country to secure landmark climate disaster funding. The 700, 000 dollars in funding comes from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, a Switzerland-based United Nations mechanism funded by voluntary contributions from developed countries and the international community, it was established in 2019. Kenya is expected to us the money on those affected by severe weather conditions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Isaac Mwaura, Kenya Government Spokesperson

Kenya has become the first African country to secure landmark climate disaster funding. The 700, 000 dollars in funding comes from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, a Switzerland-based United Nations mechanism funded by voluntary contributions from developed countries and the international community, it was established in 2019. Kenya is expected to us the money on those affected by severe weather conditions. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Isaac Mwaura, Kenya Government Spokesperson

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As South Africa marks Women's Month, calls are growing for menstrual health to be placed firmly on the public-health agenda. This comes amid renewed concerns about the safety of menstrual products, following a University of the Free State study investigating potentially harmful substances, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals, in these products. We spoke to Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of Dignity Organic Sanitaries, about menstrual health, product safety and regulation, and why women need a stronger voice in decisions that affect their bodies and wellbeing

As South Africa marks Women's Month, calls are growing for menstrual health to be placed firmly on the public-health agenda. This comes amid renewed concerns about the safety of menstrual products, following a University of the Free State study investigating potentially harmful substances, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals, in these products. We spoke to Dr Vivian Mokome, founder of Dignity Organic Sanitaries, about menstrual health, product safety and regulation, and why women need a stronger voice in decisions that affect their bodies and wellbeing

Women’s Month: Calls grow for safer menstrual products and stronger regulation in South Africa

Guinea has given exclusive rights of its most precious mineral, the bauxite, to mining giant Glencore. Government of Guinea picked the multinational commodity trading firm as the official off -taker of the bauxite which is produced by the country's state-owned Nimba Mining Company. The move is to allow the West African nation to exercise tighter oversight over export volumes and diversify its global buyer base. Secured through an international tender, the partnership includes a 350 million dollars advance from Glencore to help Nimba Mining scale production from 4 million tons to a target of 12 million tons by 2027. Bauxite is considered a critical and highly valuable commodity because it is the world's primary raw source for aluminium production AND Guinea holds the world's largest reserves of this mineral. We spoke to Jose' Nico Dju', West Africa Economist, based in Guinea Bissau

Guinea has given exclusive rights of its most precious mineral, the bauxite, to mining giant Glencore. Government of Guinea picked the multinational commodity trading firm as the official off -taker of the bauxite which is produced by the country's state-owned Nimba Mining Company. The move is to allow the West African nation to exercise tighter oversight over export volumes and diversify its global buyer base. Secured through an international tender, the partnership includes a 350 million dollars advance from Glencore to help Nimba Mining scale production from 4 million tons to a target of 12 million tons by 2027. Bauxite is considered a critical and highly valuable commodity because it is the world's primary raw source for aluminium production AND Guinea holds the world's largest reserves of this mineral. We spoke to Jose' Nico Dju', West Africa Economist, based in Guinea Bissau

Guinea grants Glencore exclusive bauxite rights in deal to boost state mining production

The Southern African Development Community, known as SADC, is calling for greater regional cooperation as member states face growing geopolitical tensions, economic pressures and security challenges. South Africa has taken over the chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers from Zimbabwe, with peace and security, industrialisation and regional trade among its key priorities. The handover took place in Durban, ahead of the 46th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

The Southern African Development Community, known as SADC, is calling for greater regional cooperation as member states face growing geopolitical tensions, economic pressures and security challenges. South Africa has taken over the chairship of the SADC Council of Ministers from Zimbabwe, with peace and security, industrialisation and regional trade among its key priorities. The handover took place in Durban, ahead of the 46th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Kenya Secures Landmark UN Climate Funding to Support Communities Hit by Disasters

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