Across the globe, many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the “wildland urban interface”). In their wake, they’ve left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which climate change is to blame. A field of study called extreme event attribution has developed to answer such questions. These studies … [Read more...] about Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town — but it can be addressed
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Uganda: Traditional schools to be renovated in Shs15 billion allocation
Download logoTraditional schools across the country are set for a facelift following the allocation of Shs15 billion by the Committee on Education and Sports. In their report presented by the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon John Twesigye Ntamuhiira, the committee noted that a number of traditional schools in different parts of the country that are grappling with both … [Read more...] about Uganda: Traditional schools to be renovated in Shs15 billion allocation
Match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ appointed
Download logoThe FIFA Referees Committee (www.FIFA.com) has selected 25 referees and 38 assistant referees for the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™. In addition, 18 video match officials have been appointed for this tournament. “It is a particular joy to be able to hold the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina and Argentina will be a great venue for … [Read more...] about Match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Argentina 2023™ appointed
United Arab Emirates (UAE) succeeds in securing safety of Egyptian soldiers in Sudan through mediation
Download logoThe UAE has successfully concluded the mediation process it led in coordination and cooperation with the Arab Republic of Egypt to secure the safety of Egyptian soldiers in the Rapid Support Forces, and have them safely taken to the Egyptian Embassy in Khartoum. The two countries expressed their appreciation to the International Committee of the Red Cross for its … [Read more...] about United Arab Emirates (UAE) succeeds in securing safety of Egyptian soldiers in Sudan through mediation
Uganda’s participation in international organisations at stake
Download logoUganda’s representatives in international organisations have been denied participation due to fail to pay subscriptions. According to the Chairperson of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Norah Bigirwa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is supposed to pay annual subscriptions to international organisations amounting to Shs32.36 billion but was only … [Read more...] about Uganda’s participation in international organisations at stake




