Kigali — When the African continent experiences erratic rains, crops fail, leaving millions of people facing hunger. Approximately 95% of Africa’s arable land depends heavily on rainfall, which is vulnerable to climate shocks such as drought. El Niño-induced drought expected to hit some parts of Africa, particularly southern Africa, is going to worsen the situation….
When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do. Many challenges will remain, including the animosity among members and myriad global challenges, from ongoing wars and economic shocks to the worsening effects of climate change. But the next U.N. chief faces…
National environments shaping the women who serve should be a central part of discussions about the future of peace operations. Fundamental shifts are taking place in conversations about the future of peacekeeping. Geopolitical tensions, funding cuts and a legitimacy crisis are prompting questions about whether international peace operations remain effective and relevant. There is also…
Pope Leo XIV highlights the vital role of Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the life of the Church Pope Leo XIV. PHOTO/VATICAN. By PATRICK MAYOYO Pope Leo XIV on Saturday welcomed representatives of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to the Vatican, praising the movement as one of the spiritual gifts through which God continues to renew and…
Each animal species has an optimal temperature at which it can metabolise food and its immune system can best fight off pathogens. As our recent research shows, temperature directly affects the immune systems of vertebrates – regardless of how they moderate their own body temperatures. At first, slightly hotter temperatures actually give many animal immune…
A senior United Nations official on Monday hailed the European Union (EU) as “a major economic and diplomatic actor and a strong advocate of multilateralism.” UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Khaled Khiari was speaking during the Security Council’s annual debate on cooperation between the two organizations in the areas of peace and security, which…
Iran’s president and foreign minister were among the senior officials who joined thousands of people marching through downtown Tehran on Friday, showing defiance as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes continued, sending up plumes of smoke not far from a crowd according to videos posted online. Iran marks “Quds [Jerusalem] Day” on the final Friday of the Muslim holy…
Nairobi — President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see…
In Casablanca, Burkina Faso produced the most dramatic moment of the day, scoring twice deep into stoppage time to overturn Equatorial Guinea 2-1 in Group E. The fourth day of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered authority, tension and late drama, as Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Cameroon all claimed important…
In Rosso, Mauritania, on the banks of the Senegal River, the constant back and forth of pirogues and ferries shapes daily life. Every day, hundreds of people cross the river, linking this Mauritanian city to its Senegalese twin of the same name on the opposite bank. Rosso’s strategic position makes it a major economic and…
