Mara River Basin conference in north-western Tanzania discusses deforestation, pollution and climate change threats to Mara River
The Mara River, which supports wildlife, agriculture and communities across the border, is considered one of East Africa’s most critical ecosystems.
Malawians go to polls as fears linger over witchcraft riddled presidential palace
Five years ago, Chakwera’s eventual victory came after months of street protests in his support. But things have changed after five hard years and this vote takes place amid economic turmoil and shaky trust in public institutions in the southern African nation of 21 million.
Research: People with at least three doses of Covid vaccine are at 36 per cent risk of breast cancer, 43 per cent bladder cancer
Evidence pointing to the dangers of the Covid-19 vaccines is growing, yet governments refuse to release detailed information on vaccinations versus health incidents, Campbell said, calling that failing “quite outrageous.”
Are GMOs really safe? Geneticist says outdated rules ignore mounting health risks
In studies conducted by independent academics, but even upon close scrutiny of the industry data submitted for market approval – even in relatively short-term, 90-day feeding studies – you saw biochemical changes in the blood indicative of liver and kidney dysfunction. This is with Bt corn containing just one or at most two varieties of Bt toxin.
Guterres: If the world spent $300 billion of $2.7 trillion directed to military budgets, it could eliminate extreme poverty
The report, according to SIPRI, calls for a fundamental shift in global priorities, emphasising excessive military spending undermines progress towards the UN SDGs.
Money for Mayhem: Researcher says drones, disinformation and guns-for-hire are redefining African wars
There are the Chinese private security companies, protecting Chinese investments and citizens in Africa. Their rise mirrors Beijing’s deepening footprint, where it is pouring billions into infrastructure and mining projects. In volatile nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan and South Sudan, weak and unreliable local security forces have created a vacuum that’s being filled by Chinese security contractors.
Reports: Bangkok zookeeper killed by pack of lions in front of horrified tourists
According to Khan Na Yao Police, Rangkharasamee is believed to have exited his vehicle and bent down to retrieve an item off the ground. He was initially attacked by a lion that pounced on him from roughly 32 feet away.
Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health
Larry Umunna, executive director of CIFSH, focused on revitalising institutions and building local ownership. “Our coalition is focused on reviving the African centre for fertiliser development and promoting the Africa fertiliser and soil health action plan at both country and regional levels.
Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school
University Vice Chancellor Prof Leila Abubakar said the new school, now ranking TUM among the 13 Kenyan Universities chartered to provide courses in medicine, will be anchored on research, skills and innovation.
Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest
The parents spoke during a memorial and candle lighting service which was held at the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat Hall to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The service was organised by the inter-religious Council of Kenya, a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya.
