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” Brief Global Update: Heat Waves Persist Another Month, Refugees Fleeing Sudan to Chad, Observing Zero Discrimination Day

To conclude, the climate report showed a contrast of hot conditions in the southern hemisphere, where it is currently summer, and unusual warmth in the northern hemisphere, which is typically experiencing winter. Record-high temperatures were observed in sections of North…

A group of students who are passionate about cooking are organizing a recipe for the future of Madagascar.

Students at Beabo Primary School in Ambovombe, located in the southern region of Madagascar, are currently competing to create the most delicious and nutritious meal using ingredients found in the local area. This competition aims to promote healthier diets and…

Check whether the United Nations Secretary-General is still devoted to Sudan as their mission comes to a close.

The UN Secretary-General expressed his sincere gratitude to both international and national staff of UNITAMS (United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan). The Secretary-General of the United Nations emphasized that the organization has no plans to withdraw from Sudan. He…

Wheat from war-torn Ukraine to feed families affected by conflict in Sudan

The donation, which is a part of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s ‘Grain from Ukraine’ initiative, was delivered to the city of Port Sudan. The WFP has loaded the donation onto their trucks to be distributed as emergency food aid. The United…

At the Nairobi meeting, member states of the United Nations addressed the urgent issue of the global environmental crisis.

Juma Majanga reports from the U.N. Environment headquarters in Nairobi on the ongoing meeting of UNEA-6, also known as the U.N. Environment Assembly. The focus of the assembly is devising solutions to address the threefold challenges of climate change, biodiversity…

As societies adjust to the effects of climate change, they are also establishing boundaries that can help regulate the impact of these changes.

Daniel Dickinson from UN News visited Madagascar before the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya on 26 February to learn about the locals’ resilience. The village of Zanavo Fagnalenga, located on the southernmost point of Madagascar, is facing growing…

Violations of rights are spreading throughout the conflict-ridden country of Sudan.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stated that for almost a year, reports from Sudan have been depicting death, agony, and hopelessness due to the ongoing conflict and continuous violations of human rights, with no resolution in…

The United Nations representative urges for restrictions on illegal weapons in the Central African Republic.

During the briefing for ambassadors of the UN Security Council, Valentine Rugwabiza, the Special Representative for the Central African Republic (CAR), brought up the incident that occurred on January 15th. This incident involved an explosion that targeted a patrol from…

AI is being adopted by Kenyan businesses to improve marketing effectiveness and reduce expenses.

Amidst economic struggles, businesses in Kenya are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to cut down on production and marketing costs. This development has sparked concerns among artists and advertising agencies, who worry about potential income reduction and unemployment as AI becomes…

Madagascar, which has been impacted by climate change, is adjusting to the changing conditions. The UN Resident Coordinator has written a blog post about this adaptation process.

The residents of Madagascar are adjusting to the changing climate, as it is considered the fourth most impacted country by climate change globally. This information comes from the UN Resident Coordinator, the highest-ranking UN representative in the country located in…