The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) (http://apo-opa.co/3ZHg6nA) has been honored as the “Best Investable NDC Adaptation Investment Initiative of the Year” at the 2024 African NDC Investment Awards. The award, presented during the African NDC Institutional Investment Summit in New York, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, recognizes the AAAP’s groundbreaking efforts to accelerate climate adaptation across the continent. Launched by the African Development Bank and the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) in 2021, the AAAP set an ambitious goal to mobilise $25 billion by 2025 to drive transformative climate adaptation actions across Africa. To date,…
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Ada Ehi LyricsDefinitely serves as the fifth track on Ada Ehi’s latest EP, Consecrated, read the Definitely official lyrics below.RELATED: Read ‘Game Changer’ Lyrics by Ada Ehi Feat. JoepraizeAda Ehi – Definitely LyricsFar, far, far, fa ah ah, far above, ohSeated with my JesusDefinitely, I will be singing a new song every time you see meDefinitely, no matter the season, my testimonies overflowIn the mighty name of JesusNothing broken, nothing missingI am complete in the mighty name of JesusThere is nothing brokenNothing brokenNothing missingNothing missingI am complete in the mighty name of JesusFar, far, far, far, far, farFar above, oh,…
Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters that shortstop Ha-Seong Kim’s season is over, via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Kim later told reporters that he’s undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. “I really tried everything to come back and help the team,” he said, via Cassavell. “But my body just wouldn’t listen to my mind. So I think as of now, my season is over, and it’s really frustrating and disappointing.”The shortstop has been on the IL for more than a month due to inflammation in his shoulder, and Shildt revealed Friday that Kim might ultimately need to go under the knife to repair the labrum…
The Dragon spacecraft, by SpaceX, will reach the ISS on Sunday to bring back Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore.A SpaceX spacecraft has lifted off to rescue two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian astronaut Aleksandr Gorbunov took off on Saturday from Cape Canaveral, Florida to bring back Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore. The Dragon spacecraft, operated by SpaceX, the private company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, is set to arrive at the ISS on Sunday. Originally, astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were set to be part of NASA’s…
WASHINGTON, USA – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah: “As the leader of Hezbollah, a terrorist organization backed by Iran, Nasrallah was directly responsible for violence and destruction throughout the Levant region, and for numerous attacks against American interests, including the 1983 Beirut Barrack Bombing, attacks against various US facilities and personnel, and numerous kidnappings and murders of Americans. “With the assistance of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Nasrallah oversaw a sophisticated arsenal of ballistic missiles and built a well-trained army whose primary…
Ada Ehi and Nosa LyricsRead the official lyrics for Heart To Heart by Ada Ehi featuring Nosa. Heart To Heart is the fourth track on Ada Ehi’s Consecrated EP.RELATED: Read ‘Definitely’ Lyrics by Ada EhiAda Ehi & Nosa – Heart To Heart LyricsOh oh ohOh ohOh ohOh oh oh ohOh oh ohOh ohOh ohOh oh ohOh ohOh ohOh oh oh ohOh oh ohOh ohOh ohMy heart delights in youAnd my spirit yearns for youIn your light I find my lifeAs you take me deeperShow me your wayMy heart delights in youAnd my spirit yearns for youIn your light I find…
Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson won’t skate at all this weekend due to the upper-body injury that has kept him out of training camp so far, reports Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That’s actually a step in the wrong direction as the veteran had been skating on his own earlier in the week. Head coach Mike Sullivan stated that the team will assess the plan for him early next week. At this point, it’s starting to look like the 34-year-old might not be available for the season opener which would be tough for them. While Karlsson wasn’t able to duplicate…
Austria votes as far-right Freedom Party battles conservatives amid concerns over migration, inflation, and Ukraine.Voters in Austria are casting their ballot in a general election that could see the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) secure a victory amid voter concerns over the economy and immigration. Polling booths opened on Sunday at 7am (05:00 GMT) and were due to close at 7pm (17:00 GMT). More than 6.3 million people aged 16 and above are eligible to vote for the new parliament, with analysts predicting the far right to narrowly beat the governing conservatives. The FPO has been outpolling the governing centre-right Austrian…
By JoEllen Laryea Sustainable development is not just a buzzword in the Caribbean but a critical path toward securing the region’s future. As climate change intensifies, the need for sustainable practices has never been more urgent. From rising sea levels to increased hurricane activity, the Caribbean faces unique environmental and economic challenges that necessitate significant investments in sustainable industries and infrastructure. This week I attended the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum (CARIF) 2024 in Miami hosted by New Energy Events, CIBC and KPMG. One of the most anticipated discussions was the panel titled: ‘Sustainable Development: How Does Investment in Sustainability Translate into Economic…
The body governing football in the world, FIFA have suspended Argentina’s first choice, goalkeeper, Eminialo Martinez for two games.The announcement was made on the official website of FIFA on Saturday, September 29, 2024. According to the body, Eminialo Martinez was suspended after he was found guilty of violating the principles of fair play in two different incidents.The 32-year-old was found to have violated FIFA’s code of conduct when holding a replica of the Copa America trophy to his groin after the World Cup qualifier win over Chile on September 5.It is not the first time Eminialo Martinez has performed such…