Tanzania: Nino-driven rains destroy 240,709 metric tons of crops
Tanzania lost 240,709 metric tons of crops valued at 69 million U.S. dollars due to floods caused by El Nino-driven rains in the 2023-2024 season, according to a World Food…
Rwanda seeks to harness nuclear science and technology
Rwanda is set to establish the Center for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST), stepping forward to harness nuclear science and technology for sustainable socio-economic development, a government official has said.…
South Africa’s economic growth forecast revised down
South Africa’s economic growth forecast has been revised down from 1.3 percent to 1.1 percent for 2024, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced Wednesday during the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement speech…
Sudan: More than 2.8 million children face dire humanitarian conditions
More than 2.8 million children under the age of five face dire humanitarian conditions as armed conflict continues to ravage across Sudan, international organizations and local authorities have said. The…
Mali declares a “state of national disaster” following flooding
The Malian transitional government said in a statement that it has declared a “state of national disaster” following flooding caused by heavy rains in the country in recent days. Since…
Namibia experiencing its worst drought in 100 years
Namibia is experiencing its worst drought in 100 years, with 84 percent of its food reserves already exhausted, UN humanitarians said on Friday. About 1.4 million people, or nearly half…