July 2023 – Page 2 – Science Africa

24 Jul, 23

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week

Nairobi Set to Host Africa Climate Summit, Week Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the annual Africa Climate Week 2023. The landmark events co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya, the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) respectively will take place 4th to […]

Fathers’ Mental Health Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth

Fathers’ Mental Health Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Birth By Maina Simon A new analysis has shown that a father’s mental health is as important as a mother’s with both psychiatric diagnoses being linked to high preterm birth in infants. This is according to a study published on July 20th in the open-access […]

24 Jul, 23

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says

Climate Change: Protect Forests from Non-Native Pests, Study Says By Opija Raduk As global temperatures continue to rise, there is an urgent need to enhance the resilience of forest ecosystems and limit the impact of tree pests. This is according to a new research published in the journal Scientific Reports which examined insects and fungi […]

24 Jul, 23

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest By Bellah Conte In an effort to fight the devastating papaya mealybug infestation in Kenya, authorities are planning to roll out small parasitic wasps in Machakos, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi and Embu counties. The release of these wasps is part of a collaborative initiative involving the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), the Kenya […]

18 Jul, 23

African Governments Urged to Promote Sustainable, Humane Animal Production Systems

African Governments Urged to Promote Sustainable, Humane Animal Production Systems By Maina Simon The World Animal Protection has urged African governments to promote sustainable and humane animal protection systems in order to promote climate restoration. “The rapid growth of the human population particularly in Africa, coupled with increasing affluence, has led to a surge in […]

18 Jul, 23

Kenya Steps Up Action against Papaya Pest

13 Jul, 23

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus

WTO’s 23rd Public Forum to Focus on Trade-Climate Nexus By Sharon Atieno The 2023 World Trade Organization (WTO)’s Public Forum, to be held from 12th-15th, September 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, will link trade and climate change for a greener and more sustainable future. Held since 2001, the Public Forum is the organization’s largest outreach event […]

13 Jul, 23

Dry Conditions Expected Across Greater Horn of Africa

Dry Conditions Expected Across Greater Horn of Africa By Gift Briton The Greater Horn of Africa is largely predicted to experience drier than usual conditions in the next seven days. According to the Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD)’s Climate Prediction and Application Centre(ICPAC), the dry conditions are most likely to be prominent across central to […]

Canada’s Crawford Lake Identified as Site for Marking New Geological Period

Canada’s Crawford Lake Identified as Site for Marking New Geological Period By Sharon Atieno Scientists have identified Crawford Lake in Canada as the most appropriate location to find evidence marking the new geological period in the earth’s history. The new period, which scientists have labeled, the Anthropocene epoch, refers to a period where human activities have contributed significantly to […]

Egypt: New Initiative to Benefit 5,000 Plus Fish Producers

Egypt: New Initiative to Benefit 5,000 Plus Fish Producers By Gift Briton Over 5,000 fish producers and other fish value chain actors in Egypt are set to benefit from a new initiative between WorldFish and the Norwegian Government that is aimed at increasing their productivity and incomes. The four-year initiative aspires to refine, test and […]