Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Nigeria: Lekki residents ignore ocean surge warning, storm beaches


Residents of Lekki area of Lagos State are ignoring the latest warning by the state government of imminent danger from Sea Level Rise, SLR, which could lead to loss of lives and property. They have remained in their homes pretending that the warnings are inconsequential.

UNICEF steps up support as Namibia grapples with worst drought in decades


The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is scaling up support, including nutrition education and infant feeding activities, in Namibia, which is currently facing its worst drought in three decades.

Thursday, 8 August 2013

Hong Kong Officials Seize Tusks, Rhino Horns And Leopard Skins Worth $5.3M


Hong Kong customs officials have seized a shipment of illegal ivory, rhino horns and leopard skins worth $5.3 million in the territory's second big bust of endangered species products in a month.