UN to create world-first global treaty on plastic pollution
The amount of plastic trash entering the oceans is forecast to triple by 2040.
Tag: africa
Nigeria’s government to airlift citizens stranded in Ukraine
African countries have been scrambling to help citizens living in Ukraine who crossed over borders especially after reports some were mistreated or blocked.
TikTok begins letting users upload videos as long as 10 minutes
TikTok more than tripling the length of videos comes as YouTube and Facebook-parent Meta strive to counter the rival with short-form content options.
UN: At least 440 civilians killed in South Sudan clashes
The attackers reportedly moved in small groups, dressed in black, concealed their faces and spoke a combination of languages.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’ s party joins opposition coalition
This year’s contest is shaping up to be a two-horse race between the Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
UN and ECOWAS envoys in Guinea for talks on military coup
Guinea’s military ousted the West African state’s elected president Alpha Conde in September 2021 after months of brewing discontent with his government.
Nigeria condemns reports of racial discrimination at Ukraine border
Nigerians, Ghanaians and other Africans have joined hundreds of thousands of people trying to escape Ukraine.
Dkt. Ndumbaro: EXPO2020 Dubai yaiweka Tanzania katika ramani ya dunia.
Waziri wa Maliasili na Utalii nchini Tanzania Dkt. Damas Ndumbaro amesema Maonesho ya Kibiashara ya Expo2020 Dubai yanazidi kuiweka Tanzania katika ramani ya dunia
Kenya set to host UN environment assembly as UNEP turns 50
“We need to take the state of the environment seriously and we hope that UNEA will have countries come up with policy decisions that will make us have a sustainable planet…”
Five African Presidents Launch Global Fund’s US$18 Billion Campaign to Restore Progress Against AIDS, TB and Malaria Amid COVID-19 Disruption
“In the face of the catastrophic impact of COVID-19 on the fight against HIV, TB and malaria, the choice is stark: We either increase funding, or we abandon hope of finally defeating these epidemics by 2030,” Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund.
