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12th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12)

The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) occurred in Cairo from 4–8 November 2024. This event gathered 37,000 delegates to discuss pressing urban issues in Africa....

November 11, 2024 Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Gabon’s Debt-for-Nature Swap Initiative

In a significant move towards environmental conservation, the central African nation of Gabon has recently made headlines by launching a debt-for-nature swap initiative. This innovative approach has gained...

July 26, 2023 International / World Current Affairs

Climate Change Threatens Lake Victoria Basin

The Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) in East Africa faces significant threats from heavy rains, wind storms, and floods, leading to adverse consequences for the region’s communities and endemic...

June 23, 2023 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Gabon’s First Agri-SEZ Project

In a significant development the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off Gabon’s first Agri-SEZ project from New Delhi. This project, which focuses on...

June 15, 2023 International / World Current Affairs

Zambia’s Kafue National Park (KNP)

Zambia’s Kafue National Park (KNP) is witnessing a remarkable resurgence in its lion and leopard populations, according to a recent report by Panthera, a global wild cat conservation...

June 3, 2023

Polio Eradication Efforts in West and Central Africa

In a crucial stride towards combating polio, a vaccination campaign was launched in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO), this multi-country initiative aims...

May 30, 2023 International / World Current Affairs

Panthera and Oxford University’s WildCRU Collaborate to Protect Lions

Lions in Africa have been facing a significant decline in their populations due to various threats. Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) and Panthera, the global wild...

May 20, 2023 Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs

Benin and Mali Eliminate Trachoma

Trachoma, a debilitating eye infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, has been a longstanding public health concern in numerous countries worldwide. Recently, Benin and Mali have successfully...

May 17, 2023 International / World Current Affairs

2023 Sudan Conflict

Sudan has been engulfed in a violent conflict between its military and paramilitary forces since April this year. The ongoing battle has led to at least 420 deaths,...

April 29, 2023 International / World Current Affairs

Who are Hakki Pikkis?

The Hakki Pikki tribe is a nomadic tribe that resides in several states in western and southern India. They are especially concentrated in forest areas where they practice...

April 22, 2023 India Nation & States Current Affairs

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