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The World Economic Forum is urging Nigeria to identify risk-hedging facilities to back the naira financing of clean energy projects due to the limited availability of dollar finances.

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The social media platform's influencers and hashtags have changed vacation destinations — and not always for the best.

India needs political stability in Pakistan for any kind of dialogue with its regional archrival. With Pakistan deeply divided, India has no strong political partner for talks in Islamabad.

People in Indian-administered Kashmir have been using Namda mats for centuries to insulate their houses. And they're great for the environment too. But the handicraft is under threat.

The Green Claims Directive would require firms to substantiate their climate-friendly claims with evidence. DW looks at how existing claims by the likes of H&M and Shell would fare once the law comes into effect.

The art world is increasingly including artists with disabilities. Germany has long lagged behind in this area, but there are some encouraging developments.

It is estimated some 50 million people are living in modern slavery; 10 million more in the last five years. This includes millions in forced labour and forced marriage; with women and children being especially vulnerable. Annette Young talks to Grace Forrest, the founding director of Walk Free, an international human rights group focused on the elimination of modern slavery. Also we meet the women in Venezuela who have taken their futures literally into their own hands and are building their own family homes as the country confronts a housing crisis.

Crackdowns on climate activists in Germany and Italy are evidence that protests are gaining attention. Authorities must navigate both public opinion and criminal law in their response.

People in rich countries can lead clean lives quicker if governments make it easy for them to ditch dirty habits.

As intense heat becomes more frequent, the Middle East will see a rise in heat-related deaths. Even though the region lags in public health planning, experts say it has a lot to teach us about surviving extreme weather.

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is expedient for the Nigerian government to consolidate its commitment to the welfare of the masses through the provision of palliatives and interventions for critical industries.