Hurricane Melissa: CARICOM Reaffirms Support for Jamaica, Haiti CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has restated the Community’s solidarity with Jamaica and Haiti following the devastation...
Spain Introduces Disaster Preparedness Lessons for Children In a bold move to strengthen climate resilience, Spain has announced compulsory disaster preparedness lessons for schoolchildren across...
Despite contributing a mere 0.03% to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are setting a powerful example in climate leadership. A new...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards mitigating the impact of flood disasters with the adoption of the National Flood Insurance Policy...
As Africa navigates the challenges of climate change, energy poverty, and sustainable development, a growing number of nations are considering nuclear energy as part of their...
Morocco has emerged as one of North Africa’s most climate-vulnerable countries, according to the World Meteorological Organisation’s 2024 “State of the Climate in Africa” report. The...
In a bid to reduce the country’s planet-warming emissions, the UK government has announced a £180 million investment in solar panels for hundreds of schools and...
Hurricane Milton ravaged Florida with fierce winds, flooding, and tornadoes, leaving 16 dead and millions without power. Communities face widespread destruction, as stories of survival and...
As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence anniversary, the stark contrast between celebration and the persistent challenges of corruption, mismanagement, and unfulfilled promises becomes evident. The editorial...
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) has donated US$100,000 (ap-proximately EC$270,000) to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support recovery efforts following the devastating...
In a bid to address the pressing challenges of climate change and sustainable development, governments, experts, and civil society representatives gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,...
Sweden’s annual bear hunt has sparked controversy after more than 150 brown bears were killed in the opening days, with conservationists decrying the “pure slaughter”. The...
A devastating maritime disaster has claimed the lives of five people, including British tech mogul Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter, Hannah, after his luxury sailboat,...
Pakistan’s health ministry has confirmed the country’s first case of mpox in a patient who recently re-turned from a Gulf country. The patient, a man from...
Sweden’s public health agency has confirmed the first case of mpox Clade 1b, a more dangerous and deadly strain, outside the African continent. The individual contracted...
Southern African leaders are gathering in Zimbabwe for a summit of the 16-nation Southern African Development Community (SADC) amid concerns over the rising mpox outbreaks across...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has redeclared mpox a global public health emergency as cases escalate in Africa and rise in other countries, including Canada. This...
In the sweltering heat of May 1803, a group of enslaved Igbo people made a bold decision that would etch their names in the annals of...
The Yoruba people have consistently demonstrated their ingenuity and prowess in various fields, building the city of Lagos through remarkable achievements. Madam Efúnróyè Tinúbú, a politically...
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, a centuries-old tradition comes alive with the Eyo Festival, a captivating spectacle that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the...
The Organization of American States (OAS) has launched the Inter-American Decade for the Rights of All Women, Adolescents, and Girls in Rural Settings of the Americas,...
Yes, in Igbo cosmology, God is not the creator of human beings as is found in the Christian or biblical story of creation. He also does...
In the heart of Taraba State, Nigeria, the Ibi community comes alive every year with the Nwonyo Fishing Festival, a centuries-old tradition that’s a feast for...
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Kenya on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, causing widespread panic among residents. The quake, which had a shallow depth of 10...
Leading HYPREP’s Charge Towards A Cleaner Ogoniland: Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, the reinstated Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Programme (HYPREP), has consistently demonstrated his commitment...
In the heart of Nigeria, a culinary treasure awaits. Afere Mmakrag, a native soup from Ikot Abasi LGA in Akwaibom state, is a flavor sensation that...
Namibia, a country located in southern Africa, is a land of vast expanses and breathtaking beauty. Despite its large land mass, Namibia has a relatively small...
A devastating Israeli airstrike on a designated humanitarian area in Gaza has left at least 90 Palestinians dead and over 300 injured, according to the Hamas-run...
In a bold statement at the NATO summit, US President Joe Biden declared that Ukraine will ultimately stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a significant shift...
Grenada’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Tarlie Francis, chaired a special meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS) Permanent Council. The meeting focused on...
In a bizarre incident, a man was caught smuggling over 100 live snakes into mainland China by concealing them in his trousers. The unnamed traveler was...
A devastating tragedy has struck Plateau State, Nigeria, after a school building collapsed, leaving 22 people dead and 132 injured. The incident occurred at a private...
Meet Uchechi Oguh, a vibrant Nigerian Diaspora Diva born in New Jersey and raised in Texas. This talented individual is the proud daughter of Mr....
Gembu, located in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, is a town like no other. Known as the coldest town in Nigeria, it offers...
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has predicted that hydrocarbon demand will increase and reach its peak by the year 2030. OPEC Secretary General,...
Hurricane Beryl is expected to gain strength and make its final landfall in Texas on Monday, after hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as a Category 2 hurricane...
The federal government has inaugurated the CropWatch-ICP Regional Centre of West Africa, based in Nigeria, to enhance crop monitoring and bolster food security in the region...
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu has called on women to take the lead in the campaign for food security in the country. Speaking...
Finding the perfect home can be a daunting task, but with the right guide, it can be a stress-free and exciting experience! Diaspora Watch can report...
South African amapiano sensation Tyla made history at the BET Awards 2024, bagging two prestigious honors. She first triumphed as Best International Act and then secured...
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has been an avid reader since childhood, and he recently shared the nine books that he believes have the power...
A recent study published in the journal eClinicalMedicine has linked having a tattoo to a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, a type of blood cancer....
In a devastating discovery, the bodies of 89 migrants have been retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Western Africa. The tragic find has...
The United Nations has warned that approximately 82 million Nigerians, which accounts for about 64 per cent of the country’s population, may face hunger by the...
A chilling discovery was made in central Indonesia on July 3, as a 36-year-old woman, Ms. Siriati, was found dead inside the belly of a python....
The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been left completely devastated by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, according to a senior UN official. Humanitarian teams are ramping...
The United States is facing a summer wave of COVID-19, with infections rising in at least 38 states, according to data from the US Centers for...
Excel Global Media Group Inc. has extended a heartfelt gesture of solidarity to the people of Grenada in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Beryl. A...
In a move to promote reading and boost literacy among school pupils in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a mobile library called Kitabus has been launched...
President Bola Tinubu has condemned Saturday’s suicide bomb blast in Borno State, describing it as a desperate act of terror. 18 people were killed when four...
In a small fishing village on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya, a quiet revolution is underway. Fishermen here are cashing in on a lucrative market...
In the bustling city of Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, a remarkable phenomenon has taken center stage, captivating the attention of the entire nation. A group of...
In an inspiring display of determination and resilience, 11-year-old Ekua Bafowah Asumang embarked on an extraordinary 751-kilometer bicycle ride from Tamale to Accra, aiming to raise...
Nigeria has been plunged into darkness as workers across the country began an indefinite strike in protest of the government’s handling of the minimum wage negotiations...