Transforming Nigeria’s Farms: A Climate-Smart Revolution for Climate, Health, Nature, and the Economy

In the sprawling fields of Nigeria, where the earth has long whispered promises of sustenance to millions, the rhythm of seasons has turned chaotic. For farmers like Hauwa Abdullahi in Kwalkwalawa, Sokoto State, and Ibrahim Musa in Mokwa, Niger...

IOCC, St. Nektarios Education Fund Celebrate over 15 Years of Partnership in Uganda

BALTIMORE, MD – For more than 15 years, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and the St. Nektarios Education Fund (SNEF) have been writing a remarkable story in Uganda— a story of opportunity, dignity, and lasting change. In close...

North Devon donations fund boreholes transforming lives in rural Uganda

Amigos borehole Lira construction Three new freshwater boreholes will be installed for rural communities in Uganda thanks to an amazing response from people in North Devon prompted by a generous local company that matched half the £15,000 cost. In...

Trump posts ominous warning about Zohran Mamdani's New York win as he watches victory speech

By RACHEL BOWMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT and VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Updated: 01:00 EST, 5 November 2025 President Trump has given his verdict on a woeful night for Republicans in major...

Rwamirama challenges agricultural manufacturers to prioritise quality, environment

The state minister for Animal Industry, Lt Col. Bright Rwamirama, has urged agricultural manufacturers to prioritise quality if they are to maximise profits and compete favourably in international markets. Speaking at the 30th anniversary...

Dhaka air `unhealthy for sensitive groups’ Tuesday morning

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 10th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 105 at 9:02am on Tuesday morning. Dhaka’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ referring to...

Sudan timeline July-September 2025: Daily attacks, disease, and disaster obscure plans for peace

The June 30 March of the Millions anniversary seems a distant memory as Sudan steps into the rainy season in earnest. The overarching themes of the period are the increased spread of diseases such as cholera, malaria, and dengue fever, regular...

Global Health Faces Accelerating Science And Shrinking Budgets

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 19: A laboratory technician processes HIV test samples at a community center operated by LoveYourself, a nonprofit impacted by the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid, on February 19, 2025 in Mandaluyong,...

Safari 7s Promises Electrifying Rugby Action as KRU, SHA Partner to Promote Player Health and Wellness

NAIROBI, October 9, 2025 — Excitement is building ahead of this weekend’s 27th edition of the Safari Sevens, set to kick off Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium, as the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) confirmed the group stage draws for both men’s and...

Open Letter: Cooperatives Build a Better World | Why Health Logistics Must Follow Suit

In the wake of last month’s United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders renewed their pledge to build stronger, fairer health systems, Peter Oluka, the editor of Techeconomy received this letter from Scott Dubin, advisor for Supply Chain...

Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City

In a victory for the Democratic party’s progressive wing, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City on Tuesday, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old...

Neonatal Hypothermia Insights from Northern Uganda Study

In a groundbreaking study published in the renowned journal BMC Pediatrics, researchers have unveiled significant insights into neonatal hypothermia, a critical yet often overlooked condition affecting newborns globally. Neonatal hypothermia is...

World Bank sounds alarm on Uganda’s costly tax exemptions

The World Bank has warned that Uganda’s generous tax exemptions and weak enforcement of income tax on the wealthy are eroding the country’s revenue base, leaving the government increasingly dependent on taxes that hit ordinary consumers hardest....

Hairdressers as Mental Health Gatekeepers in Adolescent Sextual Reproductive Health Contexts in Northern Uganda

Introduction Adolescents aged 10–19 in sub-Saharan Africa face a complex mix of sexual, reproductive, and mental health challenges that are deeply interconnected and mutually reinforcing.1 As of 2019, adolescents aged 15–19 years in low- and...

Old Mutual’s Bold Rebrand, a Vibrant New Chapter for Uganda’s Financial Future

By David Mwanje Old Mutual has unveiled a dynamic rebrand, dropping the UAP prefix to embrace a sleek, unified identity that channels over 180 years of global financial expertise. Announced with fervor by top executives, this transformation...

Museveni promises hefty health package for Apac

Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a major health sector boost for Apac District, promising new facilities, upgrades, and vital equipment as part of his government’s next term agenda. Speaking during his...

Sudanese refugee women abroad between the fires of war and the hardship of treatment

“Three months ago, I discovered the lump by accident. I never imagined it would be cancer. Since that day, everything changed, and my life has become a journey between hospitals and exorbitant bills in Uganda, the country of refuge.” Rabhah...

Obama’s star turn before crucial votes laid bare Democrats’ talent shortage

Whenever Barack Obama steps before a microphone these days, his speeches are a bittersweet reminder to Democrats that their most potent unifying force can only cheer from the sidelines. On Saturday, the former president campaigned for Abigail...

Over Half Of Nigerians Live In Poverty, 27% Can’t Afford Healthy Meal Even If They Spend All Income On Food –World Bank

A new World Bank report has revealed that millions of Nigerians have been pushed deeper into poverty as inflation, weak growth, and inadequate social protection systems continue to erode living standards across the country. "As a result of still...

Families of Kenyan activists abducted in Uganda record statements with KNCHR

Audio By Vocalize One week after their abduction in Kampala, Uganda, the whereabouts of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo remain unknown despite pressure from the government, families, and human rights organisations. The family, accompanied by...