COP29: $300 Billion Climate Deal Sparks Outrage and Relief
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 […]
Landmark $300 Billion Pledge for Climate Change: A Step Forward in the Global Effort
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, […]
South Sudan Faces Big Food Shortage
By : Lloyd Mahachi South Sudan is facing a very serious food problem that affects millions of people. Almost 60% of the population, about 7.7 million people, will not have enough food next year. Many children, over 2 million, are at risk of not getting enough nutrients, which can lead to serious health problems. Floods […]
UN Climate Talks Face Crisis Amid Slow Progress
By: Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations climate talks have been deemed ineffective in addressing the climate crisis, with key experts calling for an urgent overhaul. The recent COP29 conference in Azerbaijan has sparked concerns, with the country’s president defending fossil fuel exports and calling them a “gift from God.” This stance has raised eyebrows, as […]
South Sudan Floods Displace Nearly 380,000 Sparking Malaria Surge
By : Lloyd Mahachi Flooding in South Sudan has displaced more than 379,000 people, according to a United Nations update, which also warned of a surge in malaria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the floods have affected approximately 1.4 million people across 43 counties and the disputed Abyei […]
Mozambique Election Protests Turn Deadly: 3 Killed, 66 Injured in Latest Clashes
By : Lloyd Mahachi Three people were killed and 66 injured in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, during protests over the disputed election results. The clashes between police and demonstrators resulted in widespread violence, with reports of live ammunition and tear gas being used against protesters. The protests, which drew thousands of people, were sparked by allegations […]
Kenya’s Controvesial Refugee Repatriation Sparks UN Concerns
By : Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has expressed deep concern over Kenya’s decision to return four Turkish refugees to their home country, sparking controversy and raising questions about Kenya’s commitment to refugee rights. The refugees in question are believed to be followers of the Gulen movement, a powerful Islamic community deemed […]
Sudan’s Devastating Water Crisis Exacerbates Cholera Outbreak
By : Lloyd Mahachi Sudan is facing a devastating water crisis, exacerbated by the ongoing civil war, which has left residents in the capital Khartoum struggling to access clean water. The city’s key water infrastructure, including a Nile River water treatment plant and several urban supply stations, has been severely damaged, leaving tens of thousands […]
Southern Africa Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in Decades
By : Lloyd Mahachi Southern Africa is facing its worst hunger crisis in decades due to the devastating impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Over 27 million people have been affected, with 21 million children in the region now malnourished as crops have failed. The World Food Program warns that this could become a […]
RED SEA TRAGEDY: Desperate Refugees’ Deadly Quest for Safety
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating maritime disaster has struck off the coast of Djibouti, claiming the lives of at least 45 refugees and migrants, with dozens more missing. Two overcrowded vessels, en route from Yemen, sank in the treacherous Red Sea, sparking a desperate search and rescue operation. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) […]