Nigerian politicians say a “colonial mindset” was preventing some African countries from adopting it. Urama stated that so far African countries have received only $18.3 billion in climate finance between 2016 and 2019, leaving a gap of $1288.2 billion. Though Africa contributes to only three percent of global emissions, it is a heavy risk to climate change. Source: The News DigestEthiopian Govt Bans 15 foreign media outletsEthiopian authorities suspended 15 foreign media outlets operating in the country’s eastern Somali state. The suspension was ordered by the Ethiopian Media Authority in Addis Ababa, which requested the Somali state authorities to take action.

Source: Ethiopian News February 04, 2023 21:24 UTC