Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Rising debt-servicing costs are squeezing health spending in Africa’s poorest countries, while out-of-pocket medical expenses push an estimated 150 million people into poverty every year, the UN
Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia. Tanzania has called for stronger international action on soil health, sustainable land management and responsible fertiliser use as countries grapple with worsening drought, land degradation and climate
By Sharon Atieno Nairobi. For a long time, health has been treated as a secondary consequence of climate change, mentioned only in passing within agriculture, water, or adaptation discussions rather
By Audry Awino As climate change continues to shape lives and livelihoods, the demand for credible information has grown substantially. Yet as audiences seek answers, they are increasingly bombarded with
By Cynthia Atuo Nairobi. In the Mareba informal settlement in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, a fragile calm reigns on the surface. Life moves forward, and few physical scars remain from the
Dar es Salaam. The commissioning of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has raised expectations among Tanzanians that increased electricity generation will eventually translate into lower energy costs for households
Durban, South Africa. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has been urged to process more of its critical minerals locally as the region seeks to use its mineral wealth to
Entebbe, Uganda. Uganda has launched a three-year programme aimed at strengthening the resilience of livestock-dependent communities to climate change by addressing gaps in land security, insurance, livestock value chains and
Dodoma. The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has disbursed loans worth Sh1.55 trillion to 862 projects as it steps up financing for agriculture, livestock and fisheries across the country. The
By Jenifer Gilla Dar es Salaam. Environmental experts have underscored the importance of strengthening social cohesion, arguing that communities united by trust and cooperation are better positioned to protect natural