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In flood-prone Adamawa State, north-east Nigeria, early health preparedness helped protect thousands of vulnerable people from preventable disease outbreaks during the 2025 rainy season.
A volcanic eruption occurred on Sunday at Mount Erta Ale, one of Ethiopia’s most active volcanic areas, sending thick plumes of ash…
The cascading effects of climate change have become increasingly visible and devastating with torrential rainfall displacing communities all across the…
The United States has officially announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), effective December 31, 2026.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has expressed shock and sadness over the tragic death of…
The Confederation of African Fotball (CAF) has put out a statement expressing condolence over the death of three football fans…
Nine people have been confirmed killed following a horror road crash in the Tanzanian town of Lugono Melala in the…
Difficulties reaching communities impacted by devastating flooding in Mokwa in north-central Nigeria is hampering relief efforts, said Save the Children which is preparing to respond to the disaster.
As the search and rescue operations continue, following the devastating flood that struck the Kpege area of Mokwa, Niger State, in the early hours of Thursday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered essential relief items to provide immediate succour to those displaced by the disaster.
Devastating floods have swept through Mokwa and surrounding communities in Niger State in northern Nigeria, claiming 200 lives and leaving behind a trail of destruction.