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Scale of locust upsurge in Eastern Africa, ‘unprecedented in modern times’

The scale of the locust upsurge prevailing in Eastern Africa is “unprecedented in modern times” and the scourge is “a graphic and shocking reminder” of the region’s vulnerability, said three UN agencies’ chiefs in a joint statement.   Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); Mark Lowcock, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator; and […]

Desert to Power initiative to light up the Sahel countries “showcased” at COP27

Launched in 2019 by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and its partners, the Desert to Power initiative to increase solar generation capacity to provide 250 million people with electricity access across Africa’s Sahel region for socio-economic development continues to attract financial support from around the world. The Desert to Power initiative is designed to […]

Libya unveils 2025–2035 higher education strategy to foster global collaboration, Innovation

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Libya’s Government of National Unity has officially launched the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific Research 2025–2035. The announcement was made during the National Conference on Higher Education and Scientific Research held in Tripoli on Wednesday, 1 October 2025. The strategy sets out a comprehensive […]