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Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

By James Wanzala | 1yr ago
Environment Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale at the African Green Climate Finance National Designated Authorities Conference at a Nairobi Hotel on August 22, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]

President William Ruto has welcomed plans by Africa to take a common position on climate change, peace and security issues facing the continent.

This comes ahead of the Conference of Parties 29 (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan between November 11 to October 22, 2024.

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