Northern Nigeria battles climate change as torrential rains kill at least 111 after long dry spells

Northern Nigeria battles climate change as torrential rains kill at least 111 after long dry spells

Mokwa community leader Aliki Musa said the villagers are not used to such flooding. “The water is like spiritual water which used to come but it’s seasonal,” said Musa. “It can come now (and) it will take another twenty years before coming again.”

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UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

Speaking to the Africa Dialogue Series, which is focused on the theme of justice through reparations, the Secretary-General noted that the movement for reparatory justice is gaining momentum around the world as reflected by the declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent, which runs through 2035.

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New study: Paradox of ‘excess deaths’ in Western countries with high Covid vaccine rates, but low in Third World

New study: Paradox of ‘excess deaths’ in Western countries with high Covid vaccine rates, but low in Third World

Referring to South Korea, another “highly vaccinated” country where, as recently as last year, the excess death rate was over 20 per cent, Campbell said these are “horrific figures, which are simply not being talked about.”

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Gender-based violence and femicide are costing Kenya $317 million per year, taskforce says

Gender-based violence and femicide are costing Kenya $317 million per year, taskforce says

Dr Nancy Baraza said Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (KU-WEE) Hub has confirmed the economic statistics that the country loses more than Ksh41 billion ($317 million) per annum because of GBV and femicide.

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Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia

Kenyan police rescue 30 youths suspected to be Somali nationals in crackdown on transnational organised human trafficking crime in Busia

Speaking at the Busia County Police headquarters, Western Regional Police Commander Issa Mahmud said the youth were duped into believing that they were on their way to greener pastures in Europe and America.

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Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah elected president of African Development Bank to replace outing Akinwumi Adesina

Mauritanian Sidi Ould Tah elected president of African Development Bank to replace outing Akinwumi Adesina

Sidi Ould Tah, a former minister of economic affairs and finance of Mauritania, has held senior positions in multilateral institutions.  He has been at the helm of crisis response, financial reform and innovative resource mobilisation for Africa.

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Kenya’s attorney general launches rapid results initiative to expedite land disputes resolution of 11,000 active cases  

Kenya’s attorney general launches rapid results initiative to expedite land disputes resolution of 11,000 active cases  

The attorney general underlined recent findings from a legal audit by her office, which revealed that land and environment related disputes involving government agencies constitute a significant share of unresolved court cases hindering critical infrastructure development, deterring investment and affecting livelihoods nationwide.

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A fusion of science, art and entertainment up in the skies as 300 drones ‘invade’ Nairobi

A fusion of science, art and entertainment up in the skies as 300 drones ‘invade’ Nairobi

Jay Pyrotechnics company, who pride of being a leader in drone light shows in the country, worked overdrive to successfully deliver the first ever drone show in Kenya that was not only visually satisfying but environmentally friendly.

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White House announces Israel has accepted US ceasefire proposal, Hamas’ response ambiguous

White House announces Israel has accepted US ceasefire proposal, Hamas’ response ambiguous

Hamas had previously said it had agreed with Witkoff on a “general framework” of an agreement that would lead to a lasting ceasefire, a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, an influx of aid and a transfer of power from the militant group to a politically independent committee of Palestinians.

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Homa Bay fisher folk on Lake Victoria given modern fishing equipment as Kenya deepens investment in blue economy

Minister Ali Hassan Joho cautioned law enforcement officers, especially the Kenya Coast Guard, against arresting fishermen caught using illegal nets. Instead, he called for a collaborative approach and recommended that such incidents be referred to relevant departments in his ministry.

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