Bonnie Kanyambo

End plastic pollution

several Heads of State, environment ministers, and other representatives from over 175 nations gathered at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to endorse a historic resolution to end plastic pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by the end of 2024. “It is an insurance policy for this generation and future ones, so they

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WHO: German pledges to provide $1.22 billion to support the ACT

Germany has become the first country to answer a call for wealthy nations to contribute their “fair share” towards ending the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday. The country has pledged to provide $1.22 billion to support the ACT- Accelerator, the partnership for fair access to tests, treatments, vaccines and personal

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FIFA: No World Cup ban yet for Russia, but team can’t use flag, anthem

FIFA did not expel Russia from the World Cup qualifying on Sunday though it still remained an option. Instead Russia can play using the “RFU” of its football federation, the Russian Football Union. Furthermore, the Bureau of the FIFA Council ruled that the Russian flag and anthem were not to be associated with the team.

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World vision warns about the effect of the Ukraine crisis on children

In the conflict in Ukraine now, children are the most affected. From the loss of shelter, no more access to education, and insecurities, their mental health is surely at risk. “It is heart-breaking that countless children will bear the brunt of this conflict, forced from their homes and schools as they flee in search of

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