drought
17 Oct
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have called on women and girls to build strong communities by addressing environmental challenges posed by land degradation and drought worldwide.
10 Oct
Parts of the Sahara Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, have been transformed into blue lagoons following a rare downpour.
9 Sep
In the worst drought in southern Africa in a century, villagers in Malawi are digging for potentially poisonous wild yams to eat
1 Sep
Namibia, renowned for its diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes, is grappling with a severe food shortage due to an unprecedented drought, which has pushed millions towards hunger and severe food shortages. In response, the Namibian government has announced a controversial plan to kill over 700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to provide meat for…
23 Aug
Zambia is bracing for electricity cuts of 17 hours a day from next month as a prolonged drought dries up its hydropower dams, undermining economic activity and putting jobs at risk. Since the southern African country declared a national disaster in February because of the drought, it has been scaling back power supply and importing…
9 Aug
The dreams of farmers in Jalingo, Taraba State, and its local councils witnessing bumper harvests are gradually turning out to be a mirage due
2 May
In the heart of sun-soaked Morocco, scientists are cultivating a future where tough crops defy a relentless drought, now in its sixth year.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te flew to the United States on Saturday to launch a week-long tour of the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but has ignited fiery threats from Beijing. China considers self-governed Taiwan to be part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island…
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Vietnam said Saturday that it will build a $67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors. The railway, which will stretch more than 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from the capital in the north…
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The Court of Appeal has discharged and acquitted Dr. Olufemi Olaleye of the offences of defilement and sexual assault by penetration. This followed his earlier conviction and sentencing to life imprisonment by Justice Rahman Oshodi of the High Court of Lagos State on October 24, 2023, for defilement and sexual assault by penetration of…
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A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that rebels controlled most of Aleppo city, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the first time since 2016. Syria's army admitted that rebels had entered "large parts" of Aleppo and said "dozens of men from our armed forces were killed and others…
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Kosovo stepped up security measures around "critical" infrastructure Saturday after an explosion at a key canal feeding two of its main power plants, as neighbouring Serbia rejected accusations it had staged the blast. The explosion occurred Friday near the town of Zubin Potok in a Serb-dominated area in Kosovo's troubled north, damaging the canal supplying…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the release of over N5.3 billion to states and private tour operators for poorly rendered services to Nigerian pilgrims during the 2023 hajj. The amount was refunded by Saudi Arabia after genuine complaints raised by NAHCON over services paid for but poorly delivered during the pilgrimage.…
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The importance of training in tackling the scourge of drug trafficking has been emphasised by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd) at the closing ceremony of a two-week training for NDLEA officers on combating international drug trafficking, sponsored by the German Government. The…
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Georgia on Saturday said 107 people were arrested during a second night of protests sparked by the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis. The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the ruling Georgian Dream party claimed victory in a October 26 parliamentary election that the pro-EU…
37 mins ago
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has commended the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) and president of Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for bringing Christ Compassion crusade to the ancient City of Ibadan. Makinde spoke at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, when he graced the event on the night of…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe's struggles this season are due to his team's overall lack of consistency. The French forward missed a penalty as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid lost on Wednesday in the Champions League against Liverpool, their third defeat in five matches in the competition. Mbappe,…