WHO said 99 per cent of the world’s population breathes air that exceeds its guideline limits The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that air pollution remains one of the most severe global health threats, contributing to around 7 million premature deaths annually. In a report posted on its X handle on Tuesday, the health […]
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The number of children around the world dying before their fifth birthday stands at a record low – but this achievement is under threat due to a chronic lack of investment in routine humanitarian work and interventions, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said on Tuesday. The death toll for under-fives was 4.8
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Nairobi — ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has raised alarm over the growing threat of electronic waste in East Africa, calling for urgent measures to tackle what he termed a ticking environmental time bomb. Speaking at the opening of the seventh EACO Regional E-Waste Awareness Conference in Nairobi on Monday, Kabogo emphasized the severe risks
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The second Deputy Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Abdisalam Abdillahi Ali, today bid farewell to the Chairman of the African Union, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Yusuf, at the Aden Adde International Airport, marking the end of his two-day visit to the country. During his stay in Mogadishu, Mr. Mahmoud Ali Yusuf held
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Mogadishu, Somalia — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Hamza Abdi Barre, participated in a joint summit tonight held virtually between the countries of the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The summit focused on the security situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said democracy as a system of government has failed on the African continent because it doesn’t align with our values, culture, and way of life. Obasanjo said this while making a presentation at the 60th birthday colloquium in honour of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and one-time
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The African Union (AU) Commission will host an Induction/Orientation Programme for the newly elected members of the Peace and Security Council (PSC), to familiarize them with the PSC’s mandate, operations, and working methods, before they take their seats within the Council. This standard induction, held after the election of new members, will take place from
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The forthcoming Hong Ting Forum, organised by Xinhua News Agency’s Africa Regional Bureau, marks a pivotal moment for China and Africa to reinforce their shared vision for modernisation. In a rapidly evolving global landscape driven by innovation and interconnectedness, the forum’s emphasis on dialogue highlights the vast potential for equitable and sustainable collaboration. By bringing
Dominica — On World Meteorological Day 2025, the World Meteorological Organization is highlighting persistent gaps in early warning systems as extreme weather events intensify, urging global action to ensure protection for all. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is urging nations to increase investments in their meteorological and hydrological services and build robust early warning systems
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The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Friday, March 21. In its latest forecast, ICPAC indicated a high likelihood of drier-than-usual conditions over the
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