The Sahel region of Africa, which spans the continent and includes nine countries that are located between the Sahara and the Sudanian Savannah, has seen widespread flooding following prolonged periods of heavy rain since seasonal rains began in August. These rains are thought to be the most severe that the
More than a million people have been internally displaced in Burkina Faso and the number of continues to grow as the violence rages on between Islamic extremists and local defence militia. Burkina Faso, which means ‘land of honest men’ is a former French colony that gained independence in 1960. The
A South Korean government official attempting to defect to North Korea was shot dead this week by troops from the North, who later set the South Korean’s body alight for fear he may be carrying COVID-19. South Korea’s military on Thursday condemned the killing and are vehemently demanding punishment for
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, drafted in 2019, has been critiqued in both Europe and South America for its environmental implications. The Mercosur bloc includes Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The trade deal would remove trade tariffs between the EU and Mercosur, increase exports, and create a free trade market
In the midst of more than 57,000 COVID-19 cases, the Nigerian government has failed to fulfil the demands of healthcare workers as the The Joint Health Service Unions (JOHESU)-led strike is called off after a week. The Joint Health Service Unions (JOHESU), representing nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals in
