Malawi is conducting trials on genetically modified maize in order to combat hunger and agricultural pests.
Malawi has embarked on trials of genetically modified maize aimed to curb recurrent hunger and pests like fall armyworms and caterpillars. The trials come amid concerns about the possible effects genetically modified organisms have on health and the environment. Lameck…
“There has been a significant decrease in childhood deaths, reaching a record low. However, the progress in achieving this reduction is seen as uncertain and at risk.”
UNITED NATIONS — According to a report released by the United Nations on Tuesday, the global number of children who passed away before reaching the age of 5 has hit an all-time low in 2022. For the first time, the…
Activists in Malawi Advocate for Changes to Abortion Legislation
According to the Ministry of Health in Malawi, around 35,000 illegal abortions took place in 2022 and 2023. This rise in unsafe practices is a contributing factor to the growing support for abortion rights. Chimwemwe Padatha reports from Lilongwe. Source:…
The country of Zambia has released a new medication for preventing HIV infections.
Rewording: Zambia has recently been delivered a new medicine that can prevent HIV infection. This makes Zambia the second nation, after the United States, to provide the injectable prevention outside of a research setting. The report is from Kathy Short…
The Security Council demands an immediate ending of violence in Sudan.
In the adoption of resolution 2724 (2024), with 14 in favor and one abstention (Russia), the Council urged all conflicting parties to communicate with one another to find a lasting solution to the conflict. The confrontation between the Sudanese Armed…
The United Nations leader is urging for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, stating that the principles of Ramadan should take precedence.
The war between rival militaries Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now in its eleventh month, has not only claimed thousands of lives but has created a massive internal displacement crisis. Over six million individuals are…
Egypt announced that it has come to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to raise the amount of their financial rescue loan.
CAIRO — Wednesday, Egypt announced that it has come to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to raise its bailout funds to a total of $8 billion. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly informed the public in a televised…
It has been 11 months since the start of the conflict in Sudan, and now there is a looming hunger crisis that is being described as the worst in the world.
The UN World Food Programme, WFP, has observed that the country in northeast Africa is currently facing the biggest displacement crisis in the world. The conflict between the Sudanese Army and the rival group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
South Sudan’s top UN official urges increased political support as elections approach The leading representative of the United Nations in South Sudan urges for more focus on political efforts as the upcoming elections draw near.
During the Security Council briefing, Jean-Pierre Lacroix emphasized the potential for credible elections to occur before the transition period ends if all sides show a stronger determination and commit sufficient resources. “He stated that, although there were flaws in putting…
Nigeria has taken confident actions to eliminate the digital gender divide.
According to the World Bank, the rise of digital entrepreneurship in Nigeria is leading to economic empowerment and decreasing poverty through increased access to the internet. In their January report, the Bank found that internet access contributed to a 7%…