resilience

Chris Harris has carved an intriguing path, charting his life's course through discipline, resilience, and a knack for high-stakes strategies. Emerging from a robust backdrop of 25 years as a military contractor, Harris spent these years shaping the skills of elite warriors in close-quarters combat. Today, he seamlessly translates those same principles into the realm of corporate leadership and sales teams. Imagine transforming an elite warrior into a corporate sage—quite the metamorphosis, isn’t it? This unusual…

Kenya Takes a Bold Leap Towards Climate Resilience The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as Aden Duale, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, took the stage. With passion and a nuanced understanding of the intricacies involved, he introduced two groundbreaking initiatives— the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and the State of the Climate Kenya (SOCK) 2024 Report. These initiatives symbolize Kenya's commitment to fortifying its response to the ever-pressing…

“Too big to fail.” A phrase that resonates deeply in the world of sports, especially in the context of London Irish—a club that, until recently, appeared too entrenched in history to face the unthinkable. With its 125th anniversary fast approaching and a commendable fifth-place finish in the Premiership, the notion that this storied club could collapse suddenly seemed surreal. Yet, like the fates of Wasps and Worcester, the specter of administration loomed ominously, and the clouds began to gather. Just months ago, whispers…

This past week, Birmingham, England, witnessed poignant memorial services commemorating the 50th anniversary of the IRA's harrowing pub bombings that shook the city in 1974. On November 21, 1974, a tragic chain of events unfolded when two bombs detonated in the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs, resulting in the heartbreaking loss of twenty-one lives. Over 180 individuals were injured during this horrific episode, part of a larger IRA bombing spree across England's West Midlands. A third explosive device was…

In the sun-whipped regions of Somalia, where the ground rarely sees rain, date palm trees have become indispensable allies for rural folks. They’re not just green life in the dry, they’re a lifeline, putting food on tables and coins in pockets. It’s been nearly ten years since the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) rolled out its initiative to boost these trusty trees here, and guess what? They’re still standing strong against climate’s curveballs, offering a smidgen of stability where it's needed most. CREDIT/…

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has greenlit a whopping $134 million to kickstart two landmark initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable farming communities in Somalia and Iraq toughen up against climate change.Steered by the good folks over at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, these game-changing projects will arm millions of farmers and herders with the skills to tackle climate chaos like droughts and floods head-on.Kaveh Zahedi, chief honcho of FAO’s Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment…

Over the last few decades, Somalia has waded through turbulent waters, moving from chaos to reclaiming its independence and self-reliance. The collapse of its central government in 1991 unleashed a wave of domestic disputes, with numerous factions unable to find common ground. This era of chaos was further complicated by external meddling, particularly from Ethiopia, which saw Somalia’s instability as an opportunity for influence, often fueling conflicts by supplying arms to various groups. Some Somali politicians courted…

Somalia's Deputy PM Advocates for Synergy in Climate Resilience and Security Initiatives Mogadishu (AX) — During the recent Conference on Security and Climate Change in the Somali capital, Deputy Prime Minister Salah Ahmed Jama emphasized the pivotal connection between climate issues and national security. The discussions centered on how environmental alterations, such as droughts and torrential floods, aggravate displacement and fuel conflicts particularly in Somalia and the broader Horn of Africa. In his address, Deputy…

Albert Yuma was unanimously re-elected by the Congolese leaders for three years as head of the Federation of Congo Enterprises (FEC) during the General Assembly of the country's most important employers' organization, this Thursday 26 November in Kinshasa. The 65-year-old Congolese businessman has been head of the FEC since 2005. He is one of the public figures who crystallizes the tensions between the…

Faced with bullying and deprivation, people all over the continent know how to be patient. But sometimes it is not enough for the camel's back to run over. What few leaders understand. Nathanaël Vittrant: In Nigeria, the angry crowd is protesting against police violence. A movement that is still suppressed in the blood at the beginning of the week. And President Buhari's response on Thursday, October 22, seemed a little weak. However, should we fear, as you seem to think, that this type of movement will win more and more…