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UN Convention to Combat Desertification joins Global Landscapes Forum

UN Convention to Combat Desertification joins Global Landscapes Forum By Sharon Atieno The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has joined the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) as its 33rd Charter Member. This move comes at a time when drought and desertification continue to pose a serious threat to the African continent. As of 19th […]

20 Apr, 22

Kenya to Experience High Rainfall

Kenya to Experience High Rainfall By Gift Briton Most parts of the Kenya are likely to experience more than normal rainfall in the next seven days (19-25th April 2022) with moderate temperatures during the day and night, according to Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD’s) weekly weather forecast. Also, some areas including parts of the Lake Victoria […]

WHO Calls for Routine COVID-19 Testing, Surveillance

WHO Calls for Routine COVID-19 Testing, Surveillance By Mary Hearty African countries have been urged to scale up sustained levels of routine testing, contact tracing and surveillance as they continue to relax social protection measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. This comes after a recent analysis by WHO revealed that available data is likely only scratching the surface of […]

African Countries Urged to Transform Food Systems

African Countries Urged to Transform Food Systems By Gift Briton With over 280 million people still facing hunger in Africa, most countries in the continent may not achieve the 2030 global goals to end poverty and hunger, according to Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). As of 2021, 490 million people in Africa were already living in […]

Early Warnings Crucial in Mitigating the Impacts of Weather Disasters

Early Warnings Crucial in Mitigating the Impacts of Weather Disasters By Gift Briton Human induced climate change fueled the intensity and frequency of heavy rainfall experienced in Southeast Africa early this year, according to a new rapid attribution analysis by World Weather Attribution. Between January and March (within six weeks), three tropical cyclones and two […]

7.74 Million South Sudanese at Risk of Hunger, Drought Persists in IGAD Region

7.74 Million South Sudanese at Risk of Hunger, Drought Persists in IGAD Region By Sharon Atieno In the next four months, starting from April to July, six out of 10 people (an estimated 7.74 million) in South Sudan will likely face high acute food insecurity, if urgent action is not taken, a new report cautions. […]

AU Seeks Funds for Biodiversity Kitty

AU Seeks Funds for Biodiversity Kitty By Nkechi Isaac The African Union (AU) has called on world leaders to funnel billions of dollars into a Global Biodiversity Fund (GBF) to enhance biodiversity conservation in Africa and other developing nations. Africa and other developing countries are calling on developed countries to commit at least US$100 billion […]

13 Apr, 22

Nigeria to Commence National Trials on TELA Maize

Nigeria to Commence National Trials on TELA Maize By Joseph Maina Nigeria is set to begin national performance trials (NPT) for genetically modified (GM) TELA maize as the West African nation makes another leap towards greater pest-resistance and productivity, particularly for small-scale farmers. It is anticipated that TELA maize will help smallholders in Africa spend […]

12 Apr, 22

Weekly Forecast: Rainfall, Moderate Temperatures Expected over Most Parts of Kenya

Weekly Forecast: Rainfall, Moderate Temperatures Expected over Most Parts of Kenya In the next seven days (12-18 April, 2022), most parts of the country are likely to experience rainfall, with moderate temperatures during the day and night, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) weekly forecast. These areas include the Highlands East of the Rift […]

12 Apr, 22

icipe’s Insect-Fortified Porridge to Boost Africa’s Food, Nutritional Security

icipe’s Insect-Fortified Porridge to Boost Africa’s Food, Nutritional Security By Mary Hearty Scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology (icipe) have transformed Africa’s popular porridge using edible insect nutrients, a game-changer for improving food and nutritional security in Africa. The scientists observe that although the predominant African porridge cereals, like sorghum and finger millet, […]