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Malawi declares drought disaster

Malawi declared drought disaster amid a severe rainfall shortage that compromised the landlocked country’s agriculture-dependent economy. Malawi is the second country in the region after Zambia to declare drought emergency as climate change bites, triggering dry spells such as El Nino, blamed for ravaging crops. This year, rainfall has been erratic and insufficient as drought […]

Morocco’s commitment to combat climate change highlighted at African Climate Week

Morocco’s commitment to international efforts to combat climate change and its endeavors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions were highlighted in Libreville Monday at a ministerial panel, organized as part of the African Climate Week. This commitment, which stems from the vision of King Mohammed VI, translated over time into concrete actions and programs in various […]

Togo’s Gilbert Houngbo officially replaces Guy Ryder at ILO helm

Gilbert Houngbo, former Premier of Togo, has officially taken helm of the International Labor Organization (ILO) as Director-General of the UN branch and has made Social justice and equality at the heart of his mandate. Elected in March this year, the 61-year old man took office on September 30 as he replaced Guy Ryder who […]