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Published on 10:57 GMT

African Giant Nigeria in Trouble as Humanitarian Crisis Looms

Kim Heller|Published 2 hours ago 5min Kim Heller The 'Giant of Africa' is in bad shape. In a massive humanitarian emergency, over 30 million Nigerians are facing hunger in the worst food shortage in the country's history. This crisis not only …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Shettima: Nigeria’s Target As A Nation Is To Attain Food Sovereignty

* Canvasses global partnership for sustainable agricultural transformation * Holds high-level bilateral meetings with FAO, IFAD, WFP chiefs, seeks support for Lake Chad Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on global stakeholders …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 31, 2025

Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram militants, WFP warns

Anne SoyBBC News in Gwoza ShareSave This is the last handout of food to the many thousands sheltering from Boko Haram in Gwoza Drastic cuts to humanitarian aid in north-eastern Nigeria could prove a boon to one of the world's most deadly militant …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on 07:50 GMT

Roaming Charges: Something’s Gone Wrong Again

A four-year-old Palestinian girl who died of malnutrition and lack of medical treatment in Gaza. Photo: UNRWA. “We live in an oligarchy, but with the humidity, it feels like a dictatorship.” – Judah Friedlander + This was the week the worms turned. Some of …

Source: CounterPunch - Left-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Nigeria Seeks Global Cooperation In Rebuilding Sustainable, Inclusive Food System

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on global stakeholders to deepen cooperation with Nigeria in rebuilding sustainable and inclusive food systems across Africa, saying true national sovereignty was incomplete without food sovereignty. He noted that …

Source: New Telegraph - Pending
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Hunger rises in Africa and Western Asia despite global decline: report

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-30 16:28 Women work in a field in Monguno, Borno state, Nigeria, July 5, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] Hunger continued to rise in most sub-regions of Africa and Western Asia, despite …

Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Our target under Tinubu’s administration is to attain food security – Shettima

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised that the Bola Tinubu administration’s main goal is to achieve food sovereignty for Nigeria, stressing that true national independence cannot be realized without control over …

Source: The Sun Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 28, 2025

WFP Warns of Looming Hunger Catastrophe in West Africa Amid $620 Million Funding Gap

Photo: World Hunger Studios July 28, 2025 Hour: 1:54 pm The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent appeal for $620 million to prevent the suspension of food and nutrition assistance to more than two million people across Nigeria and …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Shettima says Nigeria has committed $538m to first phase of SAPZ project

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria has committed $538.05 million to the first phase of the special agro-industrial processing zones (SAPZs), creating over 785,000 jobs. Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2025

Tinubu declared state of emergency on agriculture out of genuine concern for Nigerians: Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has given an insight into the reasons President Bola Tinubu’s administration declared a state of emergency on agriculture. Mr Shettima spoke at a session on “Country Perspectives: Government-led Strategies and Regional …

Source: Peoples Gazette - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2025

UN Reports that Food Insecurity Rises Across Africa

July 29, 2025 Hour: 2:50 pm A new United Nations report reveals a stark rise in food insecurity across Africa, with over 1 billion people unable to afford a healthy diet in 2024. This figure represents nearly two-thirds of the continent’s population, …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Pakistan among countries worst-hit by global food price inflation: UN report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is among the countries worst affected by global food price inflation, recording some of steepest increases in cost of basic staples such as wheat and cooking oil between 2021 and 2024. Food price inflation has severely impacted food …

Source: The News International - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 28, 2025

UN report reveals alarming rise in Africa’s food insecurity despite global improvements

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Food insecurity is rising in many parts of Africa, with the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet surpassing 1 billion — some two-thirds of the continent’s population — in 2024, according to a United Nations report …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2025

UN reports Africa experiencing escalating hunger predicament

(MENAFN) The United Nations has raised alarm over a deepening hunger crisis across Africa, with its latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) report revealing that more than one billion people—about two-thirds of the continent’s …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 29, 2025

United Nations: Global hunger down slightly in 2024 but worsening in Africa

Global hunger fell slightly in 2024 but still saw between 638 and 720 million people suffering food shortages with rising numbers in Africa, a UN report said Monday. Around 8.2 percent of the world's population faced hunger last year, a fall of 0.3 …

Source: RTL Today - Neutral
Published on Jul 28, 2025

Global Hunger Down, Africa’s Up

A new United Nations report, “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World,” revealed Monday that global hunger saw a slight decrease in 2024, yet between 638 and 720 million people still faced food shortages. Despite this marginal global …

Source: News Central TV - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 28, 2025

India has highest rate of wasting in the world, despite 30% decrease in undernourishment since 2006: UN food security & ...

As much as 18.7 per cent of Indian children under the age of five suffered from wasting in 2024, the highest rate in the world, according to the United Nations’ 2025 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report released on July 28. This …

Source: Down to Earth - Center-left
Published on Jul 31, 2025

What Does a Red Number Plate Mean in Kenya? “CD”

In Kenya, all motor vehicles are issued with a unique registration number, commonly referred to as a number plate. These serve to identify the individual or entity that owns the vehicle. While the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) plays a role in the …

Source: Techweez - Pending
Published on Jul 30, 2025

Cropped 30 July 2025: ‘Unprecedented’ ocean heatwaves; ‘Uneven’ hunger progress; Brazil’s ‘devastation bill’

We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here. UN food insecurity …

Source: Carbon Brief - Pending

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Published on July 27, 2025 - 10:49 GMT

WFP Sounds Alarm as Food Aid for 1.3M Nigerians Nears Collapse

(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) has issued an urgent alert that its critical food and nutrition support for 1.3 million people in northeastern Nigeria is set to stop by the end of July due to a drastic lack of funding. In a statement released …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

UN warns of famine in Africa, revealing one billion can’t afford nutritious diet

(MENAFN) The United Nations has issued a stark warning about a deepening hunger emergency in Africa, revealing that over 1 billion people—around two-thirds of the continent’s population—were unable to afford a nutritious diet in 2024. This alarming …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

UN Addresses Hunger Crisis in Africa

(MENAFN) The United Nations has issued a warning about a deteriorating hunger situation across Africa, with its most recent estimates on food insecurity indicating that over 1 billion individuals—approximately two-thirds of the continent’s population—will …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 13:11 GMT

UN Sounds Alarm Over Africa’s Deepening Hunger Crisis

(MENAFN) The United Nations has issued a stark warning about Africa’s deepening food crisis, revealing that more than 1 billion people across the continent—around two-thirds of its population—could not afford a healthy diet in 2024. This alarming data …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Gaza Cries Out as Starvation Claims Seven More Lives

(MENAFN) In the last 24 hours, starvation has claimed seven additional lives in the Gaza Strip, according to the Health Ministry, as the Israeli blockade continues to tighten. “Hospitals recorded seven fatalities in Gaza in the past 24 hours as a result of …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 13:15 GMT

UN states Israel's 'tactical pauses won't cut it' as Gaza assistance stays far below needs

(MENAFN) The United Nations said Tuesday that Israel’s so-called “tactical pauses” in military activity within Gaza have led to slight reductions in hostilities but remain inadequate to address the humanitarian crisis, with aid deliveries falling far short …

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Published on July 30, 2025 - 08:23 GMT

UK Slams Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade as “Affront” to UN

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UK forcefully criticized Israel over its stringent controls on humanitarian aid reaching Gaza’s desperate population, labeling these measures a blatant violation of the United Nations charter. Foreign Secretary David Lammy …

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Published on July 21, 2025 - 07:39 GMT

WFP Denounces Israeli Fire on Gaza Aid Convoy

(MENAFN) The World Food Program (WFP) sharply denounced the Israeli military on Sunday after a humanitarian aid convoy delivering food in northern Gaza came under attack. The UN agency described the incident as “completely unacceptable” and called for an …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Developing Young Leaders of Tomorrow, Today Launches Diplomatic Horizons Mock Embassy and Consulate Initiative

Empowering Youth Through Global Engagement: Dylott Debuts Innovative Mock Embassy & Consulate Experience WINDSOR, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strengthening the diplomatic capacity in the international relations …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

ODeX Secures UAE MPCI Certification, Streamlining Pre-Shipment Compliance for Global Ocean Trade

ODeX is now certified under UAE’s MPCI program, streamlining pre-shipment filing for global cargo into UAE with faster, fully digital compliance tools. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ODeX, India’s leading …

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Published on August 1, 2025 - 09:04 GMT

Spectruth DAO Breaks New Ground: Deposit Placed for First Mobile PTSD and Trauma Diagnostic Vehicle

Advancing decentralized, data-driven mental health care with cutting-edge mobile technology KYIV, KYIV OBLAST, UKRAINE, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spectruth DAO, a pioneering decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to precision …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on August 1, 2025 - 08:10 GMT

Human Resources Takes Centre Stage in Aviation’s Sustainability Push

Airlines use HR to cut emissions with remote work, digital systems, and green training, making it key to net-zero goals. KALKARA, SOUTH EAST, MALTA, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As airlines work to cut carbon emissions and meet net-zero …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

Doctors Against Genocide Delivers Emergency Relief to Gaza’s Most Vulnerable: The Disabled and Blind

The most vulnerable communities are not able to get aid and are most likely to suffer from severe starvation WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US DOCTORS GROUP SENDING URGENTLY NEEDED FUNDS TO GAZA Money raised …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

Red Education Wins Gold Stevie Award for Achievement in Certification Programs

Red Education is honored at the 2025 Stevie Awards for Great Employers for its global impact in IT and cybersecurity certification training. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Red Education has been named the winner …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 23:30 GMT

Historic AI Investment Framework Unveiled at AIFOD Summit in UN Vienna

600 delegates from 120+ countries forge "FAIR Framework" on cooperative AI development, challenging tech giants' dominance. NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a dramatic three-day gathering that could …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 22:53 GMT

IAPMO® Supports APEC Workshop in South Korea on Safe Drinking Water

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IAPMO®, a global team of experts engaging industry and government for a safer built environment, was proud to support the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Workshop: Strengthening …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 22:45 GMT

Spotlighting Excellence in Performing Arts: IC Award 2025 Announces Shortlist Across Four Global Categories

Celebrating global voices in performance, the IC Award 2025 honours innovation, inclusion, and intercultural exchange at the world’s largest arts festival. EDINBURGH, MIDLOTHIAN, UNITED KINGDOM, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 22:30 GMT

World Renowned Matchmakers, Heart Rocket Are Coming to Chicago

Helping Men Frustrated with Modern Local Dating Discover a New Way to Find Their Perfect Relationship CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After three years of sold out events in New York, international matchmakers …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 18:37 GMT

Spectrum Sharing Solutions of the Future Addressed in New WInnForum Report

WInnForum Leverages Expertise from the creation of Standards for CBRS and 6 GHz Bands for More Robust Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Scenarios WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wireless Innovation Forum (WInnForum …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

Unlocking Global Opportunities: NVBDC Launches Export Webinar to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Go Global

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 24, 2025, the National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) launched a groundbreaking initiative to expand the global footprint of Veteran-Owned Businesses (VOBs) and …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 16:38 GMT

Nova Lux DR Properties Launches Wellness Seal of Distinction Communicating a New Standard in Modern Luxury

Nova Lux DR launches its Wellness Seal, certifying Dominican Republic properties that unite luxury living, nature, and holistic well-being. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nova Lux DR Properties, the emerging …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

OKKAMI’s Antony Goddard Named 'Digital Transformation Leader of the Year'

Fluxx Business Elites Awards 2025 honors tech visionary reshaping global hospitality BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OKKAMI is proud to announce that Antony Goddard, Chief Operating Officer, has been awarded “Digital …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

Bank of England Governor Bailey & Former Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Quarles to Discuss 'Supervisors on Supervision'

STARLING ANNOUNCES GLOBAL STOCKTAKE ON SUPERVISORY REFORM NEEDS; PUBLIC EXPOSURE DRAFT OF REPORT TO BE ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER. WASHINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starling today announced the pending launch of a new …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Vibrant Publishers Launches Three Essential Prep Books with Over 1,800 Practice Questions for the GRE

Offering test simulations and in-depth coverage of all GRE sections, these new books provide complete preparation for success in the GRE. BROMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vibrant Publishers is excited to announce …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:46 GMT

GREENDT Project Trains International Faculty in Spain and Portugal to Transform Engineering Education in Uzbekistan

Workshops held in Ourense and Viana do Castelo focused on sustainability, equity, and technological innovation in environmental engineering. VIGO, SPAIN, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The EU co-funded GREENDT project has taken a …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

DENT and Unibeam Partner to Deliver SIM-Based User Authentication with Global Reach

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DENT, a leader in global eSIM connectivity, and Unibeam, the company redefining authentication through SIM technology, today announced a strategic partnership to bring SIM-based user …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Paws & Purpose: NYC Second Chance Rescue Takes Over Southampton Social Club

NYC Second Chance Rescue Sets the Stage for August 8th Hamptons Gala with Intimate Summer Celebration NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the soft summer skies of the Hamptons, NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted a …

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Published on July 31, 2025 - 09:24 GMT

H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan, President of the GCTP, praises France, UK, Canada and Malta for steps to recognise Palestine

H.E. Ahmed Aljarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace praises France, UK, Canada and Malta for announcing the recognition of Palestine GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speaking to the press, H.E. …

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