Pressure mounts as Africa climate summit draws near

Workers spruce up the Jomo Kenyatta statue during the renovation of the KICC, Nairobi, ahead of the Africa Climate Summit. [Denish Ochieng', Standard]

As the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) approaches, the continent finds itself at a pivotal crossroads in the battle against climate change.

With the clock ticking and the stakes higher than ever, African nations are voicing their demands and expectations for the summit, which is seen as a crucial stepping stone towards the upcoming COP28.