In the heart of Mbale City, eastern Uganda, stands a lesser-known but profoundly significant testament to African environmental stewardship: the Semei Kakungulu Museum. Far beyond being a repository of colonial resistance history, the museum is fast emerging as a vital hub for environmental education, conservation, and sustainable development. But who was Semei Kakungulu, and why does his legacy matter now
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The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) has reaffirmed its dedication to accelerating Nigeria’s transition to clean energy through streamlined importation processes for renewable energy technologies. At a recently concluded stakeholders’ consultative forum in Lagos, GIZ Nigeria and ECOWAS Country Director, Dr. Markus Wagner, represented by Duke Benjamin, emphasised the crucial role of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in facilitating
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As part of a strategic move to bolster Nigeria’s access to global climate financing, the country is working towards getting two national entities accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) ahead of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP30 scheduled to hold later this year in Belém, Brazil. The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change
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Claim: X user @AfricanHub claims Thierry Breton, former European Commissioner for Internal Market, criticised French President Emmanuel Macron’s policy on Africa and described Africa as having “no history.” Verdict: False! There is no credible evidence that Thierry Breton made such statements in any speech, interview, or official platform. Text A viral X post by @AfricanHub_ on May 7, 2025, claims
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Recently, a study raised alarm bells over maize production, as it predicted an astonishing twenty-four percent fall in global maize output as early as five years from now, a situation that could have grievous consequences in the near future, seen within the context of global consumption rising by twenty-five percent from 2021 to 2030. Another study raised eyebrows over banana
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New framework aims to ensure integrity, equity, and transparency in the global carbon crediting mechanism. A United Nations supervisory body responsible for implementing the carbon market under the Paris Agreement has adopted two landmark standards to strengthen the integrity and ambition of climate action through the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM). This decision is expected to bolster global efforts to
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A Claim: Ibrahim Traore was disrespected by an Air France hostess while travelling. Verdict: No credible evidence or official confirmation supports the claim. A thorough review of verified news platforms, official statements, and credible databases reveals that the incident did not occur. Full Text On April 22, 2025, a Facebook user named Dabreezy Comedy shared a video stating that Ibrahim
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FactCheckAfrica, a leading fact-checking initiative focused on tackling misinformation across Africa, has been officially verified as a signatory to the Code of Principles of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at Poynter. “We welcome FactCheckAfrica in joining IFCN‘s Code of Principles as a Verified Signatory. It’s great to have you on board, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration for
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The UN humanitarian agencies have said that no fewer than 60 million people in the Horn of Africa were in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incident manager
Nuclear power is a solution to climate change because it is the largest source of low-carbon energy that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and can help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide
As part of it’s aim at cutting down greenhouse gases and replacing it with cleaner sources of energy, the governor of Lagos State South West Nigeria Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the arrival
Adetokunbo Abiola Methane continued its upwards emissions spiral, as it recorded its fourth highest annual increase in 2022, rising by 14 parts per billion to 1,911.9 ppb in the past year, faster
The value of Nigerian soya beans in the global market has reached N462.2 billion ($ 1.18 billion) due to huge production which has led to the exportation of the according to recent
A new report from the UN Climate Change shows that countries are bending the curve of global greenhouse gas emissions downward but underlines that these efforts remain insufficient to limit global temperature
Dare Akogun is a media innovator, strategic communication professional, and climate and energy transition journalist with over 11 years of impactful contributions to the media industry.
