Monthly Archives: April, 2020

New York, with world’s highest Covid-19 cases, buries unclaimed victims in mass graves

The state of New York in the US now has more COVID-19 cases than any country in the world, according to the latest figures...

Concern over state govts’ ease on Covid-19 lockdown

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has expressed dismay over the relaxation of measures put in place to reduce the spread of the novel Coronavirus...

WHO confirms new Ebola case in DRC, lists strategies to ease Covid-19 restrictions

A new case of Ebola virus disease was confirmed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of...

UN chief highlights security implications of COVID-19

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, April 10, 2020 highlighted some implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic for peace and security. A report on...

Bridging disability-inclusion gaps in Lagos climate change discourse

Lagos has been identified as one of the places in the world vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The Maplecroft’s Climate Change Vulnerability...

Reactions trail European govts’ call for Green Deal recovery plan

In an open letter published on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 10 governments called on the European Commission to ensure that a Green Deal is front...

European Green Deal must be central to a resilient recovery after Covid-19

Ten European climate and environment ministers in this open letter published on Thursday, April 9, 2020 called on the European Commission to ensure that...

COVID-19: Urban mobility tagged cornerstone of public services

Local and regional governments have been sharing their experiences, initiatives, and actions at the Live Learning Series hosted by the United Cities and Local...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice of the African energy sector – is calling for an...
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Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October 2025 to address some of the most pressing urban challenges...

Mozambique struggles to turn vast gas wealth into sustainable development

Mozambique stands at a critical crossroads as it attempts to reconcile its status as a burgeoning global energy player...

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Group seeks industry-wide boycott of upcoming Africa Energies Summit

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – regarded as the voice...

Urban October Report 2025: Responding to crises, advancing people-centred smart cities

Cities around the world came together during Urban October...