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Carl Skau, acting head of the World Food Program, met the family during a visit to Somalia last week. Speak at the UN Security Council In a debate on conflict and famine on Tuesday, he described their plight as one example of a wider phenomenon occurring in war zones: The “vicious conflict-famine cycle,” in which war produces famine and starvation, …

Mujeeb Akindoyin No fewer than eight farmers were killed and five others injured when suspected bandits attacked Gandhi community in Rabah Local Government Area of ​​Sokoto State on Sunday. The attackers reportedly stormed the community at around 3pm and opened fire on farmers, forcing residents to flee for safety. The incident was confirmed by Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP …

Volker Türk speaks as new report released by an independent UN fact-finding mission that found this Human rights in the country – especially for minority groups – have reached rock bottom. Myanmar is caught in a brutal civil war between the military and various resistance groups. In August 2017, Myanmar’s military launched a crackdown on Rohingya Muslims in western Rakhine …

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), South East Zone, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, state governments and other stakeholders to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Council also urged the authorities to investigate the alleged exorbitant fees imposed on political aspirants …

Speaking at the high-level opening of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Ms. Mohammed called on the government to move beyond individual restoration projects and implement a national plan, supported by predictable funding and greater decision-making power for communities that depend on the land. Globally, up to 40 percent of land is degraded, weakening food …

However, behind these daily activities is an increasingly real threat: plastic and other waste entering Lake Albert. Leaders of local fishing communities warn that without immediate action, pollution could endanger fish stocks and, as a consequence, the lives of future generations. Like local fishermen, the UN has also warned of a decline in freshwater species due to pollution and environmental …

The National President of Zaria Secondary School Senior Students Association (ZASCOSA), Esv. Dung Nehemiah Rwang, inaugurated 10 sub-committees to guide the association’s activities and prepare for the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Dinner scheduled for November 2026. Rwang inaugurated the committees on Saturday, August 29, 2026, charging members to bring their wealth of experience and professional expertise to …

Key points Control requires two types of autonomous weapons: weapons whose actions are “unpredictable” and weapons that target humans Advances in AI could reduce human control over the use of deadly force Countries are urged to begin negotiations on a legally binding agreement The timing of the appeal reflects growing concerns that more advanced weapons are being created and deployed …

Alleged cybercrime: DSS pushes to delay Sowore’s prosecution until after 2027 presidential election – Core Reporter Alleged cybercrime: DSS pushes to delay Sowore’s prosecution until after 2027 presidential election By Gabriel Kekong (Core Reporters) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has instructed its private lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN) to seek an adjournment in the alleged cyberbullying case against African …

A newly renewed climate awareness initiative in Japan is drawing attention to what will happen in 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate. This initiative, the main essence of which is Weather Forecast 2050 video, comes as Japan grapples with increasingly severe heat. © Adobe Stock/Thomasgweber A woman protects herself from the summer heat. Newly introduced term …