Indigenous Communities: A Force for Good in Fight against Climate Change

Indigenous Communities: A Force for Good in Fight against Climate Change By Kelsey Hera Environmental sustainability is critical for Africa’s future as the continent faces mounting challenges related to climate change, deforestation, land degradation, and biodiversity loss. Indigenous communities are vital in addressing these challenges, as they possess traditional knowledge and practices deeply connected to […]
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High Temperatures, Enhanced Rainfall Expected in Eastern Africa

High Temperatures, Enhanced Rainfall Expected in Eastern Africa By Gift Briton Several regions across Eastern Africa, particularly in southern Sudan, western and north-eastern Ethiopia, northern Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti, are likely to experience more rainfall than usual in the coming week. This is according to the latest weather forecast from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development […]
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Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya

Insect, Rodent Proof Sacks Reducing Food Waste in Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Reducing postharvest losses, especially in developing countries, could be a sustainable solution to increasing food availability, reducing pressure on natural resources, eliminating hunger and improving farmers’ livelihoods. As much as nearly half of cereal grains can be lost during the storage stage due […]
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Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success

Angolan Government’s Efforts Leading to its Energy Success By Joyce Ojanji The Government of Angola has made significant strides that have boosted the country’s energy sector including policies and investment which have improved the business environment making it attractive to investors. Key among them is the recent Presidential decree on incremental production. It introduces better […]
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Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists

Three African Innovations among Earthshot Prize 2024 Finalists By Gift Briton At least three groundbreaking innovations from Africa have captured global attention as finalists in Prince William’s Earthshot Prize 2024. Founded by Prince William in 2020, the Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform that rewards five winners annually for their exceptional contributions […]
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Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase

Sudan: Need for Intervention as Child, Maternal Deaths Increase By Sharon Atieno The war between Sudanese forces which broke out in April 2023 is resulting in one of the worst maternal and child health emergencies in the world. With hospitals destroyed pregnant, birthing, and postpartum women, as well as children, are dying from preventable conditions […]
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Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern

Snake bites Still a Cause for Concern By Joyce Ojanji Snake bites have been grouped among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by the World Health Organization (WHO), as they receive little attention despite their devastating impact on communities. Experts have raised concerns that access to care and systemic inequities have made it worse for victims […]
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