Reducing displacement risk in the Greater Horn of Africa: A baseline for future work
The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) launched today a report focussing on “Reducing Displacement Risk in the Greater Horn...
The quest to power sub-Saharan Africa
As soon as reporter Gabrielle Nina Mitch began her reporting trip, the lights went out. “No one had any idea when power would be...
Climate change and conflict
As world leaders gather at the United Nations for the 72nd regular session of the UN General Assembly, this year’s theme is “Focusing on...
Major boost for drought, flood forecasting efforts
Kenya’s drought and flood forecasting efforts have received a major boost with the launch of a project led by the University of Sussex...
African universities: Education with a purpose
In the last two decades, university rankings have gained prominence as a standard for benchmarking the quality of universities across the...
Millions of people on brink of severe food crisis
Over a hundred million people are facing food insecurity with some on the brink of famine, says Daniel Gustafson, deputy director of the...
Nigeria needs $142 billion to meet climate change target
The Nigeria Nationally Determined Contributions, NDC, ambition under Climate Change Accord will cost estimated $142 billion, to meet the...
The ten most endangered animals in Africa
Africa’s animal population is on a steep decline, and we all know it. The reasons for extinction and endangerment of these beautiful...
In Senegal, democracy strengthens climate protection
A group of women in Senegal has taken the lead in transforming their community to prepare for the fight against climate changes — thanks...
Simulating The Bodily Pain Of Future Climate Change
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful spring day in the forest. In your mind's eye, try to see tall, green trees and smell the aroma of...