By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debt levels among low- and middle-income countries rose sharply in 2021, with China accounting […]
Some countries have resisted 1.5°C goal in COP27 text, US says
By Valerie Volcovici SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – A few countries have resisted mentioning a global goal of limiting warming […]
What to watch this weekend at COP27 in Egypt
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – After a full week of speeches from world leaders, presentations by scientists and closed-door negotiations, […]
World Bank’s Malpass criticizes Chad creditors’ plan for failing to reduce debt
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -World Bank President David Malpass on Friday said he was deeply concerned about Chad’s longer-term […]
COP27: Biden says the climate crisis is about ‘very life of the planet’
By William James and Nandita Bose SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden told the COP27 climate conference […]
Protest takes place during U.S. President Biden’s COP27 speech
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (Reuters) – Protesters stood up and held a sign during U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech at COP27 […]
Orange launches first African 5G network in Botswana
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – French telecoms group Orange launched a new 5G network in Botswana on Friday in a first step […]
Ethiopia says Tigray aid allowed, agencies say still no access
By Tommy Wilkes and Ayenat Mersie NAIROBI (Reuters) -Ethiopia’s government said on Friday that international aid was “allowed and ready” […]
Kenya to shun debt priced at more than 10% -president
By Duncan Miriri and George Obulutsa NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenya’s government will no longer borrow money at interest rates of more […]