Africa’s Climate Superhero: Peatlands Under Threat, Expert Warns

By Trésor Daniel Mefire Peatlands, often overlooked in environmental discussions, are emerging as one of Earth’s most powerful natural climate solutions. Yet, these carbon-rich wetlands, particularly those in Africa’s Congo…

Harnessing Ancestral Wisdom: How Indigenous Knowledge is Building Climate Resilience in Africa

In the heart of Africa, where communities live in rhythm with the land, ancient wisdom is emerging as a powerful force in the fight against climate change. Indigenous practices —…

Cameroon’s Disappearing Mangroves: Nature’s Silent Crisis

By Trésor Daniel MEFIRE “Preserving mangroves is not just an environmental issue—it is a necessity for the economic and social well-being of coastal communities and the planet as a whole”…

Zambian Farmers Turn to Crop Wild Relatives to Combat Climate Change

By Masiye Tembo “With climate change threatening food security in Zambia and beyond, CWRs present a promising avenue for building agricultural resilience“ In the face of increasing climate variability, smallholder…

5 Everyday Habits That May Be Increasing Your Cancer Risk—And How to Avoid Them

By being proactive today, you can help ensure a healthier tomorrow. Start small, make conscious choices, and encourage others to do the same! Cancer remains one of the leading causes…

The Global Threat of Drying Lands: An Urgent Call to Address Rising Aridity

“Aridity is the relative, long-term lack of available, life-sustaining moisture in terrestrial climates,” emphasizing its broad environmental and societal impacts. The world is drying up—literally. More than three-quarters of the…

WHO, St. Jude Launch International Childhood Cancer Medicine Delivery

Geneva/Memphis – 11 February 2025 “A child’s chances of surviving cancer are largely determined by where they are born, making this one of the starkest disparities in global healthcare,” The…

Yobe Launches Major Research Initiative to Combat Kidney Disease

By Mala Abdulazeez To address the high prevalence of kidney disease, the Yobe State government, through the Biomedical Research Training Center (BioRTC) of the state university, has commenced sample collection,…

DNA Deception: How Chimerism is Destroying Families in Nigeria

“DNA tests may reveal the truth, but chimerism teaches us that the truth is sometimes more complex than we expect. In the rush for certainty, we must not destroy what…

Managing Sickle Cell Disease: An Evidence-Based Approach

Introduction Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells that can cause severe pain, organ damage, and other complications. Managing SCD requires…