United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to the crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.

Sisi Segalo has more.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres, issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to the crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.
Sisi Segalo has more.

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Guterres calls on protection for those exposed to the crippling effects of extreme heat

A group of 150 Kiswahili students from Uganda, have returned home after a study tour which took them to Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar where the Kiswahili language originated from.

Zanzibar is the headquarters of the East African Kiswahili Commission, and this trip was fully supported by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni who is advocating for the Swahili language to be promoted in Uganda and Africa as a whole.

Our correspondent Michael Arereng travelled with the team and spoke to Caroline Asiimwe, the executive secretary of the East African Kiswahili Commission in Zanzibar.

A group of 150 Kiswahili students from Uganda, have returned home after a study tour which took them to Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar where the Kiswahili language originated from.
Zanzibar is the headquarters of the East African Kiswahili Commission, and this trip was fully supported by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni who is advocating for the Swahili language to be promoted in Uganda and Africa as a whole.
Our correspondent Michael Arereng travelled with the team and spoke to Caroline Asiimwe, the executive secretary of the East African Kiswahili Commission in Zanzibar.

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni calls for Swahili language to be promoted

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa - HSFSA is commemorating heart awareness month in September under the theme 'heart failures.  

Heart Awareness Month is one of HSFSA's key campaign events and the Foundation aims to make a significant impact on heart disease awareness.

The campaign also aims to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sister Juandre Watson, the foundation's Health Promotion and Health Risk Assessment Programme Team Lead.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa - HSFSA is commemorating heart awareness month in September under the theme 'heart failures.  
Heart Awareness Month is one of HSFSA's key campaign events and the Foundation aims to make a significant impact on heart disease awareness.
The campaign also aims to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Sister Juandre Watson, the foundation's Health Promotion and Health Risk Assessment Programme Team Lead.

September marks Heart Awareness Month- under the theme 'heart failures

Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal to boost their security cooperation.

The Nigerian military announced tensions between the neighbours since a coup in Niger a year ago.

After the signing in Niger's capital Niamey a Nigerian military statement said both parties reaffirmed their commitment to resuming and strengthening collaboration, intending to ensure regional stability and security.

Ties between the two countries soured after Niger's junta toppled Mohamed Bazoum and the July 2023 coup has also split the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), raising questions about the fight against Islamist violence in the region.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Douglas Ogbankwa Esq, convener of the National Movement, about actualising good governance.

Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal to boost their security cooperation.
The Nigerian military announced tensions between the neighbours since a coup in Niger a year ago.
After the signing in Niger's capital Niamey a Nigerian military statement said both parties reaffirmed their commitment to resuming and strengthening collaboration, intending to ensure regional stability and security.
Ties between the two countries soured after Niger's junta toppled Mohamed Bazoum and the July 2023 coup has also split the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), raising questions about the fight against Islamist violence in the region.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Douglas Ogbankwa Esq, convener of the National Movement, about actualising good governance.

Guterres calls on protection for those exposed to the crippling effects of extreme heat

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