Posts by Big3Africa Desk

Often referred to as the "beast of burden," donkeys in Kenya and across the globe face an existential threat due to illegal trade for their skins. As their numbers dwindle, the remaining donkeys continue to be overworked, a situation that has raised concerns among animal welfare experts.

The United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) has raised serious concerns over the global air pollution crisis, revealing in a new report that 99 percent of the world’s population breathes air that fails to meet safety standards.

By Dan Kaburu As the curtain falls on the 10th Special Session of the Africa…

Mohamed Adow, Director of the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, voiced his support, saying, “For too long the COP summits have been largely full of delegates from the Global North. It’s an example of how too much power at the climate talks has been held by people and organizations based in countries that have caused the climate crisis.

Africa's second-highest peak, Mount Kenya, is on the brink of losing its iconic glaciers within the next six years. A recent report from the Kenya Meteorological Department paints a stark picture of the future of the glaciers and the rivers they feed—vital water sources in Kenya.

Lilongwe has become the first African capital city to back the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and is one of two Malawian cities, alongside Mzuzu, that have now endorsed the proposal.

The world faces a significant challenge in meeting its 2030 renewable energy generation target. According to the latest statistics from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)