Tzu Chi Foundation and SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies to Host Conference on Buddhist Environmentalism in London

The SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies in London will host a two-day public conference on Buddhist environmentalism titled “From Green Living to Buddhist Environmentalism: Exploring Buddhist Texts, Rituals, and Practices for a Sustainable Future.”...

Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways expand partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations

The codeshare expansion follows the airlines’ recently signed partnership agreement, with new routes to be added soon Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the launch of codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with more set to...

Last major pilgrimage of the year to the Sanctuary of Fátima starts today

The international pilgrimage of October 12 and 13, 108 years after the events at Cova da Iria, begins today at 5:30 PM with the eucharistic procession at the prayer site. At 9:30 PM, Archbishop Claudio Dalla Zuanna will start the evening...

Uttar Pradesh worst hit as 15 million Indians affected by wildfires: Global study

Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 20: Around 15 million people in India were affected by wildfires in 2024–25, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as the worst-hit region, according to a new global study published in the journal Earth...

SADC electoral observation mission arrives

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has arrived in Tanzania ahead of the General Election scheduled for October 29, 2025, underscoring the regional bloc’s commitment to promoting...

Mutharika pledges to end hunger, abolish school fees: Calls for unity, patriotism at Mulhakho wa Alhomwe Festival

Mulanje, October 2025 — President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to ending hunger and improving access to education, while calling for unity, patriotism, and collective effort among...

Everything you need to know about grunter fish: from biology to bait

DISCOVER the fascinating world of grunter fish, from their unique sound-producing abilities to their habitat across South African waters. Learn about their behaviour, conservation status, and get expert tips on the best baits and fishing spots to...

Chinese-aided agricultural poverty reduction project launched in Mozambique

MAPUTO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese-aided Africa Bridge project has been launched in KaMavota District in Maputo, Mozambique's capital, aiming to support the southern African country's agricultural poverty alleviation and sustainable...

Mozambique: FAO warns of inequalities in farm funding for youths, women

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) warned on Thursday of persistent inequalities in Mozambique in access to funding for women and young people in the agricultural sector, calling for a focus on entrepreneurs to...

ICGS Sachet makes port call at Maputo, strengthens maritime cooperation with Mozambique

Visakhapatnam: As part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering maritime cooperation with friendly nations, Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet, made a port call at...

BAGATTINI: Why Businesses need predictable environment

Woolworths Holdings Group CEO Roy Bagattini at the firm’s new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, Nairobi/ MARTIN MWITA South African retail brand Woolworths last Thursday launched a new beauty destination at Sarit Centre, the first outside South...

India's Patrol Vessel Sachet makes port call at Maputo, delivers 20 metric tonnes of HADR Material to Mozambique

Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Sachet, made a port call at Maputo, Mozambique on Saturday, as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, underscoring India’s commitment to fostering maritime cooperation with...

World News | Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet Arrives in Mozambique with 20 Metric Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid

Maputo [Mozambique], October 11 (ANI): The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique on October 11 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, the Ministry of Defence...

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet arrives in Mozambique with 20 metric tonnes of humanitarian aid

The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, arrived at the Port of Maputo in Mozambique on October 11 as part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The visit...

Engage children at all levels in climate justice

Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry of Kenya Deborah Barasa,plant a bamboo tree on, September 18th 2025, during world Bamboo day celebrations. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] If children could be given room to play in the...

ICG ship arrives in Maputo with humanitarian aid; enhances regional cooperation

As part of its ongoing overseas deployment to Africa, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, Sachet, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) made a port call in Maputo, Mozambique on Saturday. The move symbolizes the ICG’s operational reach and commitment to...

Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique’s rivers

Thousands of so-called ‘garimpeiros’ are flocking to the gold-rich region along the Revue River and its tributaries in western Mozambique. These illegal gold miners hail not only from across Mozambique but also from neighboring countries such as...

Centre farmers: Southern Africa’s Regional Dialogue maps a climate-resilient Agrifood future

JOHANNESBURG– Held this week, the “SADC Farmers Regional Dialogue” brought together farmer associations, policymakers, civil society, and development partners to discuss one of the most pressing issues in Southern Africa: having resilient,...

South Africa’s major climate threats — from drought to deadly heatwaves

the country’s climate future is fast becoming hotter, drier and more dangerous. (Delwyn Verasamy, M&G) The biggest economic risk that South Africa faces from future climate change is the possibility of a Gauteng “Day Zero” drought. This was the...

Climate change's hidden toll

Bangladesh is often celebrated as a global leader in climate adaptation. From its cyclone preparedness programmes to community-based resilience strategies, the country has built an international reputation for confronting one of the gravest...