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A sustainable agricultural intensification approach enhances food security and land conservation in Senegal, finds study
Africa

A sustainable agricultural intensification approach enhances food security & land conservation in Senegal, finds study

Madhumita Paul
2 min read
With the most arable land being rain-fed and characterised by poor soils and irregular rainfall, crop yields in Senegal are low and highly vulnerable to climate variability
1 in 6 cancer medicines in sub-Saharan Africa found to be unsafe: Study
Africa

1 in 6 cancer medicines in sub-Saharan Africa found to be unsafe: Study

Rachna Gupta
2 min read
Sub-Saharan Africa currently has no chemical testing labs to properly examine cancer drugs, which complicates matters more
Three of five global hunger hotspots of highest concern in Africa: UN
Africa

Three of five global hunger hotspots of highest concern in Africa: UN

Madhumita Paul
3 min read
In 12 of the 13 hotspots, where acute hunger is estimated to increase, armed conflict remains a major driver
Bottom-up Blue: Communities are quietly reshaping their relationship with the sea along the East African coast
Eswatini government determined to ban single-use plastic despite push back by pro-plastic lobbyists 
Gender equality is still far from being achieved in Africa: Analysis
A ‘genetic bridge’ connected Iberia with North Africa from ancient Carthage till after the Reconquista. Until an event of ethnic cleansing broke it
Experts raise alarm as Thailand's captive lion population triples in 6 years
Africa’s fight against plastic pollution gathers pace as Uganda bans single-use carrier bags
Eliminating kala-azar: 6 African countries sign agreement to ramp up efforts, cross-border programmes
African health and education workers struggling to survive due to public spending cuts: ActionAid survey
Mistrust, lack of political will hampering co-operation in fight against wildlife crime across Southern Africa
SADC TFCA Conference and Summit open in Zimbabwe
Kenyan tycoons slow down on luxury, pivot toward agriculture and environmental conservation: Report
The Dahomey ‘Amazons’
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