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Seven richest Africans have more wealth than the poorest half of the continent’s population

Africa’s richest 1 percent own nearly half of the continent’s total financial wealth.A tax of up to 5 percent on Africa’s super-rich could generate an annual amount of $11.9 billion, nearly enough to…

COP28 outcome misses the mark on justice for the majority of the world

COP28 outcome misses the mark on justice for the majority of the world

In response to the outcome of COP28, Oxfam International’s Climate Change Policy Lead Nafkote Dabi said:“Everyone fighting against the global climate crisis has little to celebrate from this…

Reaction: Oxfam Response to Outcomes of the Global Refugee Forum

In response to the outcomes of the 2nd Global Refugee Forum (GRF), Oxfam in Africa Director Fati N’Zi-Hassane said:The achievements of the GRF 2023 should be celebrated, especially its emphasis on…

ECOWAS’ failure to adopt exemptions to Niger sanctions puts lives of millions of Nigeriens at risk

Niamey, Niger, December 12, 2023 – International NGOs in Niger are expressing deep disappointment in the lack of humanitarian exemptions made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS…

East Africa’s floods decimate almost entire rainy season harvest leaving over four million people with no food or income

As COP28 comes to a close, rich polluting nations must accelerate loss and damage compensation for countries hit hardest by climate change.

Urgent Call for ECOWAS to Adopt Exceptions Necessary to Allow Humanitarian Access and Address Basic Human Needs under Niger Sanctions

We, INGOs having significant humanitarian operations in Niger, call on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to urgently adopt formal exceptions for humanitarian action in the…

Conflict-ravaged countries pushed into debt traps by climate funding

55 percent of funding provided to fragile and conflict-affected states in Africa came in the form of loans and other forms of debt.

Oxfam applauds progress on setting up loss and damage fund at COP28 —but sufficient money is crucial next step

After 32 years of pressure and 27 COPs, we finally have a loss and damage fund. Despite the shortcomings in its structure, this is a very welcome step towards supporting people recovering from the…

The El Niño-induced heavy rains and flash flooding killed 130 people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, while the region is still reeling from one of the most severe droughts in 40 years.

El Niño rains wreak havoc in East Africa as humanitarian funds continue to dwindle

The El Niño-induced heavy rains and flash flooding killed 130 people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, while the region is still reeling from one of the most severe droughts in 40 years. Despite the…

Richest 1% emit almost four times more planet-heating pollution than the entire African continent

Carbon emissions of richest 1 percent surged to 16 percent of world’s total CO2 emissions in 2019.Their carbon emissions are enough to wipe out over half of Africa’s production of rice, wheat,…