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UNCCD: Long-term solutions needed to curb disasters

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is seeking long-term solutions to disasters such as drought and floods that are affecting communities all...

Misery as torrential rain causes devastating floods in Britain

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in York after flood gates protecting the historic city were deliberately opened by the Environment...

Photos: UK hit by worst floods in decades

The United Kingdom has of recent experienced intense downpours, leading to rivers bursting their banks and leaving hundreds of homes submerged in floodwater. Residents...

The other side of floods in Malawi

With Malawi’s population hovering at 15 million and 80 percent living in rural areas, agricultural and environmental experts feel crop diversification and adoption of...

Floods kill 11, destroy farmlands in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

No fewer than 11 persons were killed by floods in Sokoto and Zamfara States this year, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. Thickman...

Flood waters from Kiri Dam submerge seven Adamawa communities

Seven communities in five local government areas of Adamawa were submerged as flood waters from Kiri Dam in Guyuk Local Government Area, swept through...

About 200 homes consumed in Makurdi flooding

About 200 houses and huts were swept away on Friday in Makurdi, the Benue state capital, following over four hours of torrential downpour. Many valuables...

Residents count losses, as floods wreak havoc in Malawi

Lilongwe in Malawi is expected to achieve economic growth lower than 5.8 percent projected earlier for 2015. President Peter Mutharika said in his state of...

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Power Minister Adelabu clarifies statement on Siemens project

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has further clarified his statement on the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI) emphasising...
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Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa (OTACCWA) says Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks and...

Botswana, AfDB reaffirm strategic partnership to drive private sector-led industrialisation

Botswana's Vice President and Minister of Finance, Ndaba Gaolathe, has reaffirmed the country's strong partnership with the African Development...

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Power Minister Adelabu clarifies statement on Siemens project

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has further...

Nigeria needs 5,000 cold trucks to tackle N3.5trn post-harvest losses

The Organisation for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in...