A German court handed down a life imprisonment sentence to Gambian national Bai Lowe on Thursday after he was found guilty of crimes against humanity, murder and attempted murder for his actions with a death squad known as the Junglers, notorious for targeting adversaries of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. The squad’s...
The rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, which were at risk of extinction due to lack of written script, have seen a grand revival with the help of social media, especially voice messages, Bhutan Live reported. The Kingdom of Bhutan, a land steeped in rich cultural heritage and linguistic diversity, lies in the heart...
Niue has nearly exhausted its climate mitigation options and its focus now is on adaptation, the island's Premier Dalton Tagelagi says. Tagelagi told RNZ Pacific that Niue's contribution to global warming is one-thousandth of a percentage point (0.0001%) and they are already halfway to achieving their renewable energy target of...
Kenya's parliament has approved a controversial plan by the government to deploy about 1,000 police officers to Haiti to help stop gang violence....
The Pantanal wetlands in western Brazil are famed as a paradise of biodiversity, but these days they have enormous clouds of smoke billowing over them, as raging wildfires reduce vast expanses to scorched earth. Known for its lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife, including jaguars, caimans, macaws and monkeys, the Pantanal is...
Two days after rebel forces in Myanmar’s Chin state overran the junta’s two military bases close to the border with India, they have taken control of a border crossing point between the two countries across the tiny hilly Indian state of Mizoram....
Scientists have discovered a new small-sized frog species with a squeaker-like sound in Rwanda. A study carried out by Maximilian Dehling, a researcher from the University of Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany between 2010 and 2018, showed that the new species is “locally endemic” in Nyungwe and Cyamudongo forests,...
Some details have started emerging about the circumstances under which the over 300-year-old historic cola tree, said to have been planted by the famous Okomfo Anokye fetish priest at Feyiase near Kumasi, was cut down.
The United Kingdom is the latest country calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining, making it the 23rd nation wanting a precautionary pause. The call came just before the International Seabed Authority or ISA meeting in Kingston Jamaica, for the third part of its 28th session, that started last Monday....
Despite advances in asthma treatment, an alarming number of South Africans still suffer from asthma-related deaths. The recently published SABINA III study reveals widespread over-prescription and over-the-counter purchase of reliever pumps, indicating a slow uptake of new guidelines.
Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases reported since April, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as one of its experts blamed the climate crisis and El Nino weather pattern for driving the surge....
The government of Kyrgyzstan has said 95 wives and children of ISIL (ISIS) fighters have been repatriated from internment camps in Syria....
The government set a minimum export price (MEP) of $1,200 a tonne on basmati rice shipments in a move aimed at reining in domestic prices ahead of elections in key states. The move came a day after it imposed a 20% duty on non-basmati parboiled rice exports, effective immediately....
Supporting a gradual, step-wise adoption of conservation agriculture — along with livestock and residue management, use of new crops and improved varieties, and appropriate mechanization — appears promising....
In an effort to capitalize on its recent strides in oil, gas, and renewable energy, Namibia is opening its doors to a strategic partnership with Cuba, aiming to leverage Cuban expertise and technology to unlock the potential of its natural resources for mutual gain.
The lack of rain and increasing heat has severely affected power generation and agricultural activities in the state.
Plans or a groundbreaking new "ecocide" law in Scotland to punish those who destroy nature have been hailed by campaigners....
A ‘Safe Migration Promotion Unit (SMPU)’ has been established at the Bandaranaike International Airport premises in Katunayake for primary and secondary examination of Sri Lankan migrant workers....
A group of 32 investors managing $7.3 trillion in assets have urged the G20 group of wealthier countries to align agricultural subsidies with their climate and nature goals by the end of the decade, a statement seen by Reuters showed....
BEIJING (AP) — China appears to be constructing an airstrip on a disputed South China Sea island that is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press....
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heat waves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe, researchers say....
The KYC ( know your customer) directive is contained in new customer due diligence regulations issued by the country’s Central Bank last month.
Liberia, with its rich history and experience in post-conflict reconstruction, has emerged as a strong contender for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the term 2026–2027....
A fierce heatwave is set to sweep the continent this week, with Italy expected to break a European record amid the scorching temperatures.
A prominent opponent of the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, has been barred from standing in next month’s election to challenge his three-decade rule. Diane Rwigara, the leader of the People Salvation Movement, who was also barred in 2017, launched her election bid in May and submitted her candidacy last week. Her name was...
