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Facing climate change, Nigeria's Lagos state takes out flood insurance
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 12:06
Nigeria's Lagos state has taken out a $7.5 million flood insurance policy to cover millions of people, the Insurance Development Forum said Thursday, as the country's economic cap…
Facing climate change, Nigeria's Lagos state takes out flood insurance
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 12:06
Nigeria's Lagos state has taken out a $7.5 million flood insurance policy to cover millions of people, the Insurance Development Forum said Thursday, as the country's economic cap…
Nigeria's Lagos state has taken out a $7.5 million flood insurance policy to cover millions of people, the Insurance Development Forum said Thursday, as the country's economic capital faces rising sea levels and floods linked to climate change.
War on Iran sparks global fertilizer shortage, threatens food prices
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 11:53
The war has almost halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage off Iran that handles about a fifth of the world's oil and nearly a third of global fertilizer t…
War on Iran sparks global fertilizer shortage, threatens food prices
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 11:53
The war has almost halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage off Iran that handles about a fifth of the world's oil and nearly a third of global fertilizer t…
The war has almost halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage off Iran that handles about a fifth of the world's oil and nearly a third of global fertilizer trade
UN warns DRC conflict expanding, drone warfare threatens civilians
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 11:04
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Thursday that hostilities between the government and the AFC/M23 are spreading beyond the traditional epi…
UN warns DRC conflict expanding, drone warfare threatens civilians
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 11:04
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Thursday that hostilities between the government and the AFC/M23 are spreading beyond the traditional epi…
The UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo warned on Thursday that hostilities between the government and the AFC/M23 are spreading beyond the traditional epicenter of North and South Kivu into Tshopo Province, far from the front lines.
France denies that it disinvited South Africa from G7
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 10:54
France on Thursday denied accusations it caved into US pressure and withdrew an alleged invitation for South Africa to attend a G7 summit later this year.
France denies that it disinvited South Africa from G7
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 10:54
France on Thursday denied accusations it caved into US pressure and withdrew an alleged invitation for South Africa to attend a G7 summit later this year.
France on Thursday denied accusations it caved into US pressure and withdrew an alleged invitation for South Africa to attend a G7 summit later this year.
Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:50
In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.
Somalia’s children pay the price as drought, war and Aid cuts collide
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:50
In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.
In the Ladan displacement camp in southern Somalia, the sound of a crying child is a sign of hope—the most malnourished are too weak to even make a sound.
Kenya: bodies in mass graves came from hospital morgue, police finds
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:34
At least 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in western Kenya were transferred from a hospital morgue, police said on Thursday.
Kenya: bodies in mass graves came from hospital morgue, police finds
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:34
At least 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in western Kenya were transferred from a hospital morgue, police said on Thursday.
At least 33 bodies exhumed from a mass grave in western Kenya were transferred from a hospital morgue, police said on Thursday.
Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:08
Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.
Dubai hit by heavy overnight rain as floods snarl traffic and flights
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:08
Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.
Heavy overnight rain flooded Dubai roads, stranding cars and disrupting commutes, as authorities warn of more storms and airport delays in the UAE.
Japan: Tokyo sakura season begins with Ueno Park picnics
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:01
Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine.
Japan: Tokyo sakura season begins with Ueno Park picnics
Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 09:01
Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine.
Japan officially entered cherry blossom season in Tokyo on Thursday after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed the first blooming of Somei Yoshino trees at Yasukuni Shrine.
The private sector's expanding role in African healthcare
African Business • 27 Mar 2026, 08:00
As wealth increases on the continent and disease profiles shift, Africans are increasingly looking to private options to meet their healthcare needs, writes Lennox Yieke.
The private sector's expanding role in African healthcare
African Business • 27 Mar 2026, 08:00
As wealth increases on the continent and disease profiles shift, Africans are increasingly looking to private options to meet their healthcare needs, writes Lennox Yieke.
As wealth increases on the continent and disease profiles shift, Africans are increasingly looking to private options to meet their healthcare needs, writes Lennox Yieke.
MWUN faults Navy, Marine Police over attacks on vessels at ports
Vanguard Nigeria • 27 Mar 2026, 07:49
By Cynthia Alo  The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, has accused security agencies operating in the Lagos ports of der…
MWUN faults Navy, Marine Police over attacks on vessels at ports
Vanguard Nigeria • 27 Mar 2026, 07:49
By Cynthia Alo  The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, has accused security agencies operating in the Lagos ports of der…
By Cynthia Alo  The President General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu, has accused security agencies operating in the Lagos ports of dereliction of duty following a rise in attacks on vessels while at berth. Bunu specifically blamed the security agencies for failing to adequately secure port waters and waterfronts, […] The post MWUN faults Navy, Marine Police over attacks on vessels at ports appeared first on Vanguard News.