By: Lloyd Mahachi A tragic incident has occurred off the coast of Madagascar. At least 24 people have died after two boats carrying mostly Somali nationals capsized in the Indian Ocean. The two boats were carrying a total of 70 passengers. They were discovered adrift off Madagascar’s north coast on Saturday. It is believed that their engines had failed, leaving them helpless in the sea. A senior Somalian government official has confirmed that survivors were rescued by local fishermen. The survivors have reported that they were trying to reach the French island of Mayotte. This is a common but very…
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By: Lloyd Mahachi A historic deal has been reached at the COP29 UN Climate Summit in Azerbaijan, with richer countries pledging $300 billion a year to help poorer nations fight climate change. However, the deal has sparked outrage among many developing countries, who feel that the amount is not enough. India’s negotiator, Chandni Raina, called the sum “paltry” and said that India cannot accept it. The deal was reached after tense negotiations, with COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev leading the deal into acceptance before any nation had a chance to speak. When they did, they blasted him for being unfair to…
By: Lloyd Mahachi In a historic move, richer countries have pledged a record $300 billion to help poorer nations prepare for and prevent climate change. This landmark deal was reached at the UN climate summit COP29 in Azerbaijan, after marathon talks that ran 33 hours late. The head of the UN climate body, Simon Stiell, hailed the agreement as a major breakthrough, saying “it’s been a difficult journey, but we’ve delivered a deal.” The deal is a significant step forward in the global effort to address climate change, and it demonstrates the commitment of richer countries to supporting poorer nations…
By: Lloyd Mahachi The European Union has made a big decision. It has recalled its ambassador from Niger’s capital, Niamey. This means the ambassador will go back to Brussels for talks. The reason for this decision is that there are tensions between the EU and Niger’s government. These tensions are about the help the EU is giving to people in Niger who were affected by floods. The EU gave €1.3 million to help people in Niger. But Niger’s government was not happy about this. They said that the EU did not talk to them before giving the money. They also…
By: Lloyd Mahachi In Mozambique, a country in Southern Africa, people are protesting against the government. The protests started after the government said who won the presidential election. The opposition candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, said the election was not fair. He told his supporters to protest against the result. The protests are unique. Every night at 9 pm, people bang pots and pans in their homes. This is a way of protesting without going out onto the streets. However, the police still used force against the protesters. Many people have been killed, including children. One of the children killed was 16-year-old…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to keep its highest alert level for mpox due to a surge in cases. This decision was made by a WHO committee of independent experts in Geneva, three months after mpox was declared a public health emergency of global concern in August. The WHO explained that its decision is based on the rising number of cases, the continued spread of the disease to new areas, operational challenges, and the need for a unified response across countries and partners. Most of the new cases are concentrated in the Democratic Republic…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Chinese President Xi Jinping made a brief visit to Morocco on Thursday, November 21, 2024, as part of his international tour. Xi was warmly welcomed in Casablanca by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, and other high-ranking officials. The visit highlighted the strong bonds of friendship, cooperation, and solidarity between Morocco and China. This trip marked an important milestone in the growing relationship between the two nations, with China seeking to expand its influence in Africa and Morocco looking to strengthen its economic ties with the Asian giant. During his visit, Xi…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Climate change is causing more people to lose their homes. Since 2008, at least 359 million people have been displaced due to weather-related disasters. This is a big problem that the world needs to solve. The countries with the highest number of weather-related displacements in 2023 were China and the Philippines, with 4.6 million and 2.1 million respectively. Somalia experienced the continent’s highest number of displacements in Africa, with 2 million people displaced due to floods. Weather-related events also increase risks for already vulnerable communities, including those affected by conflict. Floods and storms accounted for the…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Senegal’s ruling Pastef party has secured a decisive victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 out of 165 seats in parliament. This overwhelming win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement his ambitious reforms aimed at transforming the economy and society. The election results, announced by the national vote-counting commission, have been hailed as a resounding endorsement of Faye’s vision for Senegal. Amadou Ba, a representative of Pastef, described the majority as a vote of confidence that will accelerate structural reforms and bolster the country’s international partnerships. President Faye’s party, led by…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a significant move by issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and a Hamas military chief. This decision comes after a thorough examination of alleged war crimes committed during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Netanyahu and Gallant are accused of starvation as a method of warfare and crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. The ICC’s investigation focused on the intentional targeting of civilians in Gaza, which is considered a serious violation of international law. The court found reasonable grounds to…