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Square Pharmaceuticals' Kenya Unit Achieves Profitability in Two Years

Square Pharmaceuticals' Kenya Unit Achieves Profitability in Two Years

Square Pharmaceuticals' Kenya Unit Achieves Profitability in Two Years
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IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security During EU Maritime Security Week

IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security During EU Maritime Security Week

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reiterated its dedication to enhancing maritime security in the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean regions. This commitment was emphasized during the EU Regional Maritime Security Week held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2-5, 2025. The event, hosted by the Kenyan government with support from the European Union, brought together 112 delegates from 16 countries and 12 regional and international organizations. Discussions focused on the achievements of EU-funded programs like the Red Sea Programme and the Safe Seas Programme, which have led to significant seizures of drugs and illicit cargo, arrests of human traffickers, and rescues of distressed sailors. The IMO showcased initiatives such as the Djibouti Code of Conduct and the Safe Seas for Africa Programme, aimed at strengthening maritime governance and security frameworks.
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IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security at EU Regional Event

IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security at EU Regional Event

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reiterated its commitment to enhancing maritime security in the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean regions during the EU Regional Maritime Security Week in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, supported by the European Union and organized in collaboration with various international organizations, focused on strengthening regional maritime security frameworks. Key discussions included the Djibouti Code of Conduct, the Red Sea Project, and the Safe Seas for Africa Programme, all aimed at improving maritime governance and security. The event also highlighted successful operations, such as the seizure of illicit cargo and the rescue of distressed sailors.
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Federal Funding Boosts Expansion of U.S. EV Charger Network

Federal Funding Boosts Expansion of U.S. EV Charger Network

The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) charging network is expanding with renewed federal funding from a $5-billion infrastructure program aimed at accelerating EV adoption and reducing emissions. This funding, which had been frozen earlier in the year, is now being utilized by over 40 states to build new charging stations in underserved areas. The program, known as NEVI, has already led to contracts for nearly 1,000 new stations, with significant contributions from companies like ChargePoint Holdings Inc.
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International Maritime Organization Reaffirms Maritime Security Commitments at EU Event

International Maritime Organization Reaffirms Maritime Security Commitments at EU Event

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing maritime security across the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean regions. This announcement was made during the EU Regional Maritime Security Week held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2-5, 2025. The event, hosted by the Government of Kenya with support from the European Union, brought together 112 delegates from 16 countries and 12 regional and international organizations. Discussions focused on the achievements of EU-funded programs aimed at combating piracy, illicit trafficking, and maritime terrorism. Notable outcomes included the seizure of 2.4 tonnes of drugs and the arrest of 36 human traffickers. The IMO presented initiatives such as the Djibouti Code of Conduct and the Safe Seas for Africa Programme, which aim to strengthen regional maritime governance and security frameworks.
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Challenges in Training AI on Africa's Diverse Languages

Challenges in Training AI on Africa's Diverse Languages

Developers across Africa face significant challenges in training AI to understand and respond to the continent's diverse languages, which number between 1,500 and 3,000. The lack of written resources for many of these languages complicates the development of language models. Initiatives like the African Next Voices project are working to create data sets by recording and transcribing languages in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. However, only 42 African languages are currently supported by language models, highlighting a gap in AI accessibility.
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IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security During EU Regional Week

IMO Reaffirms Commitment to Maritime Security During EU Regional Week

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has reiterated its dedication to enhancing maritime security across key regions including the Red Sea, East Africa, Southern Africa, and the Western Indian Ocean. This commitment was emphasized during the EU Regional Maritime Security Week held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 2-5, 2025. The event, supported by the European Union and organized in collaboration with the Indian Ocean Commission, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL, and IMO, gathered 112 delegates from 16 countries and 12 regional and international organizations. Discussions during the event highlighted significant achievements such as the seizure of 2.4 tonnes of drugs, the arrest of 36 human traffickers, and the rescue of multiple fishermen and sailors. The IMO showcased initiatives like the Djibouti Code of Conduct and its Jeddah Amendment, the Red Sea Project, and the Safe Seas for Africa Programme, all aimed at strengthening maritime governance and security frameworks.
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Scania and LKAB Collaborate to Test Modular Electric Truck in Swedish Mine

Scania and LKAB Collaborate to Test Modular Electric Truck in Swedish Mine

Scania and LKAB Collaborate to Test Modular Electric Truck in Swedish Mine
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AfDB Approves $10 Million Loan for Hyphen's Green Ammonia Project in Namibia

AfDB Approves $10 Million Loan for Hyphen's Green Ammonia Project in Namibia

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $10 million loan to support Hyphen Hydrogen Energy's $10 billion green ammonia project in Namibia. The loan, from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa, will fund engineering and design studies for renewable energy generation, battery storage, and desalination infrastructure. The project aims to produce two million tons of green ammonia annually for export, leveraging 3.75 GW of renewable energy and 1.5 GW of electrolyser capacity. It is expected to create 15,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent positions, with a focus on employing Namibian nationals and youth.
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Sainsbury's Supports Fairtrade's Call for New Tea Supply Regulations to Enhance Sustainability

Sainsbury's Supports Fairtrade's Call for New Tea Supply Regulations to Enhance Sustainability

Sainsbury's has announced its support for an industry-wide initiative to strengthen human rights and environmental oversight in tea supply chains. The supermarket has converted 100% of its black tea sourcing to Fairtrade, reinforcing its 23-year partnership with the organization. This move aligns Sainsbury's with broader sector calls for a more sustainable and resilient tea industry. The announcement coincides with a petition delivery to the UK Government, urging the introduction of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) legislation. The petition, supported by nearly 22,000 signatures and over 80 MPs, seeks mandatory regulations to address risks in tea supply chains. The initiative is part of Fairtrade's Brew it Fair campaign, which aims to ensure fairness and sustainability in the UK tea industry.
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Global EV sales growth slowest since Feb 2024 on China plateau, US policy changes

Global EV sales growth slowest since Feb 2024 on China plateau, US policy changes

By Alessandro Parodi Dec 12 (Reuters) - Global EV sales grew in November at the slowest rate since February 2024 as China plateaued, while the end of an EV tax credit scheme in the United States set North America on track for its first year of decline since 2019, data showed.
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U.S. aid cuts disrupt life-saving treatment for starving children in Kenya

U.S. aid cuts disrupt life-saving treatment for starving children in Kenya

By Ammu Kannampilly LOMOLEM, Kenya, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Hellen Etiman, a Kenyan pastoralist, believed her severely malnourished son would soon recover after starting a course of life-saving specialised food.