AFP
13876 articles published since 08 Mar 2022
Author's articles
How Belize became a poster child for 'debt-for-nature' swaps
When Covid hit Belize, its economy nosedived: closed borders meant fisheries and farmers had no export markets, and tourism centered on the tiny Central American nation's warm waters and wonders of biodiversity came to a halt. Under the terms of the deal, Belize agreed to expand protection to 30 percent of its territorial waters, and spend $4.2 million annually on marine conservation.
Fashion Week hits Kenya's biggest urban slum
Towering models parade down a three-metre (10-foot) high catwalk overlooking the rusting tin roofs of Kibera, the Kenyan capital's biggest urban slum. The audience, mostly young, loudly acclaims the models and reserves a noisy welcome for designers who come out on to the catwalk.
Grapes of wrath: Albania winemakers struggle with warmer world
The famously talented winemakers of Mirdita, high in the mountains of northern Albania, have never been so worried. Like Barllokgjonaj, many winemakers across northern Albania are struggling to adapt to a warmer world and all that comes with it.
Austria designer farm stands out in struggling field
In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler's goat breeding farm with its striking light wood panelling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis. - 'Prestige' - Today the Metzler farm -- sporting solar panels and wood panelling from spruce trees from the region -- attracts visitors.
Qatar's Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd - reports
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, the BBC reported on Saturday. Sheikh Jassim's bid was for full control of United and promised to clear the club's debt.
IOC to explore Olympic eSports Games
The International Olympic Committee is looking at creating an Olympic eSports Games, IOC president Thomas Bach announced on Saturday. "I have asked our new IOC eSports Commission to study the creation of Olympic eSports Games," Bach revealed during the opening ceremony of the 141st IOC session on Saturday in Mumbai.
IMF agrees funding boost, extra Africa board seat
The IMF announced Saturday member nations agreed to increase their contributions to the global lender and give sub-Saharan Africa a third seat on its executive board at its first meetings on the continent since 1973. While voting shares were not changed, the IMF agreed to expand its executive board from 24 to 25 members to give Africa another seat.
Africa hears pledges but little action at IMF-World Bank talks
Pummelled by debt, poverty and natural disasters, African nations heard many pledges of support but saw little action at the first IMF-World Bank talks to be held on their soil since 1973. The World Bank has provided nearly $20 billion to Kyiv since the start of the war in late February 2022.
Biden unveils 'hydrogen hubs' in push for 2024
President Joe Biden announced new "hydrogen hubs" across the United States on Friday as part of efforts to boost the economy with green energy ahead of the 2024 election. Biden, who is neck and neck with his likely rival next year, Republican Donald Trump, has made green energy a key part of his "Bidenomics" plan to revive US industry and create jobs.
AFP
Load more