In a bid to rectify past mistakes and ensure a stronger focus on human rights and climate justice, African leaders are gearing up for the much-anticipated Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UNFCCC in Dubai. This follows the inaugural Africa Climate Summit where the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action fell […]
African Experts Call for New Paradigm to Unlock Methane Action Financing
As global methane emissions continue to rise, African policymakers, ahead of COP28, are calling for a transformative approach to finance methane reduction initiatives across the continent. The call for action was emphasized during a high-level panel titled “Financing Methane Action in Africa”, organized by AfriCatalyst, a leading global development advisory firm. The African Development Bank […]
Kenyan Government Officials Spend Billions of Taxpayer’s Money on Travel
In a report from the Control of Budget, it has been unveiled that government county officials across Kenya have spent a staggering Ksh 17.5 billion on travel in the fiscal year ending June 2023. This sizeable sum is divided into domestic travel within the counties, amounting to Ksh 15.3 billion, and foreign travel, which accounted […]
Fuel Consumption Drops as Kenyans Keep their Cars at Home
Fuel consumption in Kenya has dropped to its lowest levels in over five years, excluding the Covid-19 pandemic period, as the high pump prices have deterred motorists and kept vehicles off the road. Official data reveals a sharp decline in the consumption of super petrol, dropping by five percent to 1.01 billion liters from 1.074 […]
Has Journalism In Kenya Been Compromised: Departures Into Politics And Entrepreneurship
In Kenya, the field of journalism has long been perceived as an influential and coveted profession, with journalists wielding significant power to shape public opinion. Journalists are seen as the gatekeepers of information, tasked with the crucial role of informing the public and holding those in power accountable. However, recent times have seen a wave […]
A Complex Web of Coup D’etat in Africa
August 30th 2023 another coup shook the political landscape of Africa, with Gabon’s Ali Bongo becoming the latest leader to be detained within the confines of his own residence. This coup follows closely on the heels of the hostage situation involving Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum. As we look through the recent surge of coups in […]
LIDA Network’s Twitter Space: “Market Forces Responsible for Citizens Hardships in Nigeria and Africa at Large.”
LIDA Network is glad to invite you all for LIDA NETWORKs Twitter Space happening today, 28th July 2023 at 4:00pm WAT and 6:00pm EAT respectively as we help you understand the current economic situation in Nigeria and Africa at large. Implication of new policies by the current administration (In Nigeria), its short, medium and long […]
Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba set to launch Research Report on Motherhood and Journalism in Nigeria
Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba set to launch Research Report on Motherhood and Journalism in Nigeria
New Markets Emerge as Drug Production and Consumption Reach Record Highs- UN Report shows
According to a UN report released on Sunday, the worldwide demand for cocaine and the trafficking of methamphetamine are witnessing an unprecedented surge. The report, presented in the annual World Drug Report by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), In 2021, the most recent year for which data is available, coca bush cultivation […]
Africa Youth Unleashing AfCFTA’s Potential
Africa Day 2023 provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable progress our continent has made over the years and envision a future of boundless potential. By: Nkosi Sibanda The AfCFTA: A Catalyst for Transformation African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not only a historic agreement but also a catalyst for transformative change […]