Malawi urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, the president said as he declared a state of disaster in most of the country’s provinces over drought. Malawi has …
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As the Azaan echoes across the streets, calling Muslims to prayer, it marks yet another day of fasting in observance of the holy month of Ramadan. In Sierra Leone, where …
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UN reports that the accumulation of discarded electronic devices is increasing, outstripping recycling efforts.
E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn’t keeping pace, UN says NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates …
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Residents across areas in South Africa’s largest city have suffered during the current heatwave as some have now been without water for over a week. The public water services provider …
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DRC’s oil exploration raises serious environmental concerns
NAIROBI — The Democratic Republic of Congo opened an auction last week for drilling rights in 30 oil and gas blocks. President Felix Tshisekedi called for companies to bid for …
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Athi River Basin Residents in Kenya Turn to Innovative Water Filter Solution for Clean Water Access.
Residents living along the Athi River in Kenya are facing a dire water crisis. With no access to piped water or a sewage system, the situation is compounded by droughts, …
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Tanzania Landslides Claim 68 Lives, Death Toll Continues to Rise.
Heavy rainfall in northern Tanzania resulted in devastating landslides and floods, with the death toll rising to 68, confirmed by a regional official on Monday. The calamity occurred in the …
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The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2023 World Malaria Report revealed a concerning surge in malaria cases, marking an increase from 223 million to 249 million cases within three years. Various …
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Kenya’s President Pushes for Global Action at COP28 Amid Eastern Africa’s Climate Crises.
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, sounded an alarm at the COP28 summit in Dubai, highlighting a devastating shift in Eastern Africa’s climate. Ruto drew attention to the region’s rapid transition from …
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The United Nations climate conference, known as COP28, commences in Dubai, UAE, for a two-week session, seeking global consensus on curbing temperature rise. However, concerns persist about the commitment of …
