Africa

This is more than five times above the 2030 SDG target of fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births, and much higher than the average of 13 deaths per 100 000 live births witnessed in Europe in 2017.

If unchecked it may also combine illegal weapon proliferations, cross-border rackets and other forms of multinational crime

It was stated that globally the number of forced displaced persons has now reached 100 million and that this is a critical call for the world to act and address the issue.

Subsistence agriculture by smallholders in rural areas is the main driver of deforestation and degradation in the Congo Basin. Other factors include road construction and settlements, which accelerate land clearing.

This should be good news for Kenyans who seem to like South Africa more than other countries on the continent.

The ElimuPi creates a portable educational hotspot which gives access to thousands of educational resources without the need for an internet connection.

General Muhoozi lets us into the secret behind President Museveni's Twitter account. There are other people who run it and he want them fired.

Speaking at the launching event, the KBL Managing Director Mr John Musunga said the company's ambition to attract new customers and adapt to their shifting tastes and preferences led to the development of the innovation.

Local armed groups had apparently offered to lay down arms in return for peace and urged all parties, to join in the quest for lasting peace in Eastern DRC through the inter-Congolese dialogue.

The low rankings on both ports are linked to delays, bureaucracy, congestion and poor management of facilities.