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Several countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are exploring innovative solutions to address challenges faced by women in agriculture. These efforts aim to improve access to resources, bridge the gap between research and policy, and build resilience in the face of climate change and conflict. The CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion […]
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has reported that a security control has flagged a user request as malicious activity. The university employs various security measures to protect its systems. Security Alert Information According to a message displayed by the university, the flagged request occurred on January 15, 2026, at 04:25:09. The IP […]
Nairobi, Kenya – January 12, 2026 Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale met with the Board and Senior Management of the Kenya BioVax Institute. The meeting reaffirmed the government’s dedication to local vaccine manufacturing as a key element of Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) plan. Institute Mandate and Progress The Kenya BioVax Institute’s mandate is to […]
The Group of Twenty (G20) emerged following the financial turmoil that resulted from the collapse of the Thai currency in 1997, a crisis that rapidly spread instability across Asia. Finance ministers and central bank governors convened at that time to develop a strategy for stabilizing the global economy and preventing future crises, aiming to establish […]
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced application details for the Kenya Medical and Training College (KMTC) March 2026 intake. The portal opened recently, and KUCCPS has outlined the available courses and their respective requirements. Form four leavers who achieved a minimum grade of C or D in the Kenya Certificate […]
Kenya is participating in renewed World Health Organization (WHO) negotiations regarding global pathogen data sharing, scheduled to take place at the end of this month. This occurs concurrently with Kenya’s advancement of a new bilateral health agreement with the United States. The negotiations, set for January 20–22 in Geneva, aim to finalize the Pathogen Access […]
Dairy Farmers in Northern Kenya Face Challenges Due to Rising Temperatures Dairy farmers in northern Kenya are experiencing declining livestock productivity due to rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves. Abdi Hassan, a dairy farmer, has seen reduced milk yields, weakened animal health, and increased costs associated with keeping his cattle alive. He is considering selling part […]
Climate change presents a growing financial challenge, extending beyond environmental concerns to impact economic stability worldwide. Regions already facing economic fragility, such as Africa, are particularly vulnerable to these combined pressures. Although the continent contributes less than 5% of global carbon emissions, it experiences disproportionate impacts from climate change, including droughts, floods, storms, and heatwaves. […]
Fossil Fuel Production Plans Diverge from Climate Goals Recent reports indicate that many of the 20 countries producing 80% of the world’s oil, gas, and coal are planning to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels at rates that exceed what is considered safe for the climate, given the global goal of limiting temperature rise […]
At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, a significant decision was made regarding progress indicators for climate adaptation. Countries agreed on a new set of measures known as the “Belém Adaptation Indicators.” These indicators were developed through a two-year UN process and aim to provide a shared understanding of whether the […]