Day: April 22, 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict: Poland frees most detained Nigerians – Officials
WARSAW— Most of the Nigerians detained at camps in Poland after fleeing the war in Ukraine have been released, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has said. A total of 13 were released following the intervention of the Nigerian embassy, it said in a statement. Five other Nigerians had “unfortunately” applied for asylum and would not be released until
Concerns Rise Over Sharp Increase in South Africa’s COVID-19 Cases
South Africa has recorded a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections, the highest rate in three months, raising concerns about a possible larger surge in the disease. South Africa’s National Health Department reported 4,406 new COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period ending Thursday. The number represents a considerable jump from the 2,846 cases reported the day before, and the previous seven-day
African Scientists Face Difficulty Utilizing Climate Change Mitigation Funds
As the world marks Earth Day, activists in Africa are calling for wealthier countries to take responsibility for climate change and do more to help developing countries cope with the repercussions. In Africa, the climate crisis is threatening the livelihoods of millions and the availability of food and water. In recent years the continent has seen economic and population growth