The International Organization for Migration said Wednesday that the deadly flooding that hit eastern Libya has displaced more than 30,000 people. The U.N. agency said at least 30,000 of the displaced were from the city of Derna, with thousands more from other areas including Benghazi. More than 5,000 people are believed dead, with exact figures difficult to confirm in…
The Italian Red Cross sounded the alarm Wednesday about humanitarian conditions on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa after more than 5,000 people in more than 100 different migrant boats arrived in one day with smugglers in north Africa taking advantage of calm seas to set off. At least one baby died near shore as a boat capsized, state radio…
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 recently witnessed a consensus among Agricultural Ministers from various African nations: a pressing need to empower women and youth in reshaping the agricultural landscape. Identified as the backbone of the future labor force, these groups have been chosen for prime focus, with plans to design opportunities tailored for them. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe…
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 recently witnessed a consensus among Agricultural Ministers from various African nations: a pressing need to empower women and youth in reshaping the agricultural landscape. Identified as the backbone of the future labor force, these groups have been chosen for prime focus, with plans to design opportunities tailored for them. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe…
Amid the sweeping savannahs and bustling marketplaces of Africa, a new narrative is emerging. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 laid the foundation for a future where tradition meets innovation, and where the youth and women stand at the forefront of an agricultural transformation. Empowering Tomorrow’s Agri-Leaders While the forum discussed extensive topics spanning investments, technological adaptations,…
Businesses across the world are under increased pressure from regulators and the civil society to adopt sustainable business practices to complement the global climate change mitigation efforts. Studies show that consumers are also becoming increasingly environmental conscious, seriously scrutinising the environmental impact of the products and services they consume and steering clear of businesses they deem ‘unsustainable’. This has…
The inclusion of the African Union in G20 is an achievement of India’s Presidency and reflects its commitment to the developmental agenda of the Global South The G20 summit attracted attention as it started with a clear consensus to invite the African Union (AU) as its member. The action-oriented ambience saw President Azali Assoumani of Comoros, the chairperson of…
Morocco’s deadliest earthquake in decades has killed more than 2,000 people and injured at least another 2,000, authorities said on Saturday, as troops and emergency services scrambled to reach remote mountain villages where casualties are still feared trapped. At least 2,012 people are confirmed dead, while 2,059 were injured, including 1,404 in a critical condition, an interior ministry statement…