Media Monitoring, Tuesday 31 October

Germany grants €81 million to ECOWAS for security, infrastructure, and climate change. IFC offers $2.9 billion to support businesses in Kenya, Tanzania, and the DRC.

Algeria in talks to supply green hydrogen to Germany and Europe (Energy Capital Power)

Envolt launches $45 million green bond program to finance solar power plants in Mauritius (Afrik21)

IFC provides $2.9 billion in financing to boost businesses in Kenya, Tanzania, and the DRC (The East African)

World Bank's IFC boosts Ghana's climate change initiatives for sustainable growth and job creation (Africa.com)

Germany extends €81 million in funding to ECOWAS to address security, infrastructure, and climate change issues (Business Insider Africa)

Largest relocation of vultures begins as South African reserve prepares for 155 birds (SA Good News)

EU proposes 'Better Choices' in infrastructure for Africa, challenging China's Belt and Road Initiative (The East African)

Over 250 organizations call for an end to $41 billion in fossil fuel finance at OECD meeting (Price of Oil)

Opinion: Rich countries should stop pushing fossil fuels on Africa (The Guardian)

Congo launches ECO ZAMBA reforestation project to combat climate change

World Bank and OCP Group partner to support farmers in West Africa, aiding Togo's economic development (Forbes Africa)

COP28 president calls for boost in adaptation finance to aid vulnerable nations

Crucial pre-COP talks aim to build momentum for upcoming UN climate summit (Carbon Brief)