Stories by region: Africa

CONNEX supports governments in their negotiations with the private sector. Its work is having an impact: contracts are better, tax revenue is higher and due regard is given to environmental regulations.

North Rhine-Westphalia promotes exchange between young entrepreneurs from Nigeria and NRW.

In this akzente interview, the Sudanese climate activist Nisreen Elsaim reports how she was forced to flee her home and how she continues to fight for climate justice.

Human rights activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim from Chad applies indigenous knowledge to fight the impacts of climate change. She uses cartography to resolve conflicts over vital resources.

The women presidents of the three regional human rights courts in an interview: Imani Daud Aboud from Africa, Nancy Hernández López from the Americas and Síofra O’Leary from Europe on women in the judiciary, role models and cooperation across continents

2024 all three regional human rights courts were led by women, namely Nancy Hernández López in the Americas, Síofra O’Leary in Europe and Imani Daud Aboud in Africa. This was a first and sent a strong signal for legal systems and equal participation worldwide. GIZ supports the dialogue forum of the three human rights courts. 

Hello! Or ‘Mwaramutse’, as we say in Kinyarwanda in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. I’ve been living and working here in East Africa for almost four years now, and I really like it.

Jörg Linke, Head of GIZ’s Competence Centre for Climate Change, explains in an interview with akzente why the outcome of COP28 in Dubai was better than expected.

The amazing story of a successful dairywoman, helpful cooling and an enthusiastic community. Out and about in the Somaliland region.

Three questions for Boubaker Siala, founder and Managing Director of Bako Motors, Tunisia’s first manufacturer of solar vehicles

Susan Chomba is the Director of Vital Landscapes at the World Resources Institute. In this interview with akzente the scientist explains why she is reticent about attending COP28 this year and why we should all keep hope alive.

Green hydrogen is set to bring prosperity to Namibia and propel the world towards a climate-neutral economy. We travel to the country’s south-west, where plans are under way for one of the world’s largest hydrogen plants.