Africa
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. The continent faces rapid urbanisation, with its population expected to grow by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: 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 popularity in recent times, with Gabon following the footsteps of countries like ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: 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 biodiversity. A recent scientific report published in the journal Nature has shed ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Environment 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 agriculture and food processing, is set to bolster India-Africa relations and foster ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: 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 organization, and its partners. After decades of poaching, the efforts to protect ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 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 to address the prevalent issue of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus and strengthen immunization ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: 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 cat conservation organization, are collaborating to address this concern. Appointment of Andrew ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Environment 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 eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma Elimination in West Africa ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs