Global health funding faces critical challenges where investment in basic programs such as immunization and disease control are increasingly scrutinized. Following the fiscal strain brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, health institutions and governments reassessed their strategies with a view…
The Niger River, running across Nigeria, saw a small boat accident that highlighted the dangers migrants and travelers face, as over 100 people are still missing. The tragedy struck when the overloaded boat beyond its capacity capsized, and many passengers…
It is one element of international climate action, which plays under the adaptation framework of the Paris Agreement. It puts countries in a position to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change by enhancing resilience, reducing vulnerability…
The establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund is a big step in international negotiations on climate change, which the most vulnerable countries have been agitating to help compensate for the negative consequences of climate change. It is a fund…
Haiti is currently hit by a severe crisis, marked by increased gang violence, which has highly exacerbated the humanitarian situation in the country. Violence has resulted in displacement and insecurity, where more than 700,000 people have been displaced. Among these…
Mark Rutte, the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed Secretary-General of NATO on 1 October 2024. This is after serving for a long period as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, a time during which he opted for…
Since October 2024, the war between Russia and Ukraine has been very hot, with serious confrontations. Recent Russian strikes have targeted civilian infrastructure in this region. Such continuous bombardments in this region have caused a large number of injuries and…
The theme of the 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan, Russia, has been the strengthening of economic collaboration in fostering a multipolar world order. The three-day event, which started on October 22 and ended on the 24th, saw the participation…
On October 14, 2024, the capital city of Turkey, Ankara, reportedly suffered a heavy attack on one of its defense facilities, leaving several casualties. The incident has greatly awakened high concerns over regional security in a bid to attract the…
Situation in Gaza has rapidly deteriorated, with a dire humanitarian crisis already by October 24, 2024. Armed groups launched attacks from Gaza into Israel on 7th October 2023, which Israel replied to, conducting an extensive military operation consisting of heavy…
