Baku, Azerbaijan—Africa faces a unique double challenge as the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis. The continent is disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, from extreme weather events to rising sea levels. At the same time, the…
Photos by Mariana The 2024 UN Climate Summit, COP29, kicked off this week in Baku, Azerbaijan, drawing an estimated 50,000 participants, a crowd nearly half the size of last year’s COP28 in Dubai. Speaking during the COP 29 event, Azerbaijan…
Washington, U.S.A– In a heartfelt yet powerful appearance today, Kamala Harris addressed the nation, officially conceding her run for the White House. The night was historic in more ways than one, as Harris’s attempt to break the glass ceiling left…
Whington, USA- Donald Trump has done what few thought possible: he dodged a bullet, survived indictment but most importantly won his position back in the Oval office. Against a backdrop of deep national division and skepticism, Donald Trump has once…
Nairobi, Kenya- In Africa, Kenya’s political landscape seems to have more drama than soap operas. In yet another twist, the Kenyan government has newly appointed Professor Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, a role that until recently belonged to Rigathi Gachagua.…
Windhoek, Namibia- Ahead of the Ninth Session of the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9), a critical discussion to improve Africa’s disaster preparedness ensued. The discussion highlighted the need for strengthening early warning systems in the continent. In…
Nairobi, Kenya- The number of tobacco consumers has been rising in recent years, posing increasing threats of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). To this end, the government is now stepping up its efforts to curb tobacco use and protect public health through…
Kilifi, Kenya– As the world grapples with intensifying climate change and natural disasters, youth voices emerge as indispensable in shaping a safer, more resilient future. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has strategically invested in the next generation of leaders,…
Machakos, Kenya – The Coalition for Health Research and Development’s recent Budget Advocacy Workshop in Machakos, held on October 2, 2024, sparked renewed enthusiasm among participants from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE), the…
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is currently grappling with an alarming teenage pregnancy rate of approximately 18%. According to the latest Kenya Health Data Survey, nearly one in every five girls aged 15 to 19 is either pregnant or already a…
