World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. This year marks the event's 50th anniversary.

The theme for World Environment Day 2023 focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.

To discuss this further is Dr Richard Munang, UNEP Regional Climate Change Coordinator for Africa

World Environment Day, held annually on 5 June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, engaging them in the effort to protect and restore the Earth. This year marks the event's 50th anniversary.
The theme for World Environment Day 2023 focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the campaign #BeatPlasticPollution.
To discuss this further is Dr Richard Munang, UNEP Regional Climate Change Coordinator for Africa

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World Environment Day 2023

The European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development. His recent arrival in Dakar  marked his first trip by a foreign dignitary since the West African country's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye took office earlier this month. Michel has told Faye that the European Union has an objective interest in Senegal's challenges of development, economic emergence, and improved living conditions.

To discuss this further Lulu Gaboo spoke to political analyst Dr David Matsanga.

The European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development. His recent arrival in Dakar  marked his first trip by a foreign dignitary since the West African country's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye took office earlier this month. Michel has told Faye that the European Union has an objective interest in Senegal's challenges of development, economic emergence, and improved living conditions.
To discuss this further Lulu Gaboo spoke to political analyst Dr David Matsanga.

The European Council President visits Senegal and pledges to work closely with the country

African Vaccination Week has kicked off aimed at strengthening immunization programmes in the African region. The campaign is held in conjunction with the World Immunization Week. Each year, a theme is chosen to reflect regional public health priorities. It was launched in April 2011. Throughout African Vaccination Week, GEMS is urging governments, communities, and individuals to redouble their efforts in immunization, ensuring that life-saving vaccines are accessible to all.

For more Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Selaelo Mametja, Chief Research Officer for GEMS.

African Vaccination Week has kicked off aimed at strengthening immunization programmes in the African region. The campaign is held in conjunction with the World Immunization Week. Each year, a theme is chosen to reflect regional public health priorities. It was launched in April 2011. Throughout African Vaccination Week, GEMS is urging governments, communities, and individuals to redouble their efforts in immunization, ensuring that life-saving vaccines are accessible to all.
For more Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Selaelo Mametja, Chief Research Officer for GEMS.

African Vaccination Week

Combating misinformation and promoting transparency on the TikTok platform in the upcoming elections in South Africa has come under the spotlight at a workshop in Rosebank in Johannesburg. Key figures who are driving positive change and innovation in the realm of election integrity are engaging members of the media in  an effort to promote credible reporting. For more, Lulu Gbaoo spoke to our reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu

Combating misinformation and promoting transparency on the TikTok platform in the upcoming elections in South Africa has come under the spotlight at a workshop in Rosebank in Johannesburg. Key figures who are driving positive change and innovation in the realm of election integrity are engaging members of the media in  an effort to promote credible reporting. For more, Lulu Gbaoo spoke to our reporter, Nhlanhla Mahlangu

World Environment Day 2023

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