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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of South Sudan on Friday activated the country’s first-ever drought anticipatory plan targeting more than 65,000 people in Budi and Kapoeta North counties. Anticipatory action is when humanitarian assistance is triggered before a crisis hits to protect lives, food security and incomes, WFP explained.  A transformative shift The agency is now delivering cash transfers and early warning communications to families so that they can prepare for drought conditions, strengthen resilience and reduce the risk of worsening hunger. “Anticipatory action is transforming the way we manage climate-related shocks,” said Mutinta Chimuka, WFP Country Director in South Sudan. “Rather than wait for drought to deepen humanitarian needs, we are acting based on forecasts and…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I am back from vacation. What did I miss? Turns out, quite a lot — including the end of the Uber-Waymo partnership in Phoenix. Uber and Waymo still have robotaxi service partnerships in Atlanta and Austin. The question is not if, but when will these agreements end? But that isn’t the most intriguing question, in my opinion. I am far more…

Daniel Bwala has mocked Peter Obi and called him ‘Miracle Centre Presidential Candidate’ over Umahi debate comment. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing him as a “miracle centre presidential candidate.” Bwala was reacting to Obi’s recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, in which the former Anambra State governor outlined the condition under which he would agree to debate the Minister of Works, David Umahi.  During the interview, Obi said he would only debate Umahi after the…

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By Udeme Akpan, Godwin Oritse & Efe Onodjae  Oil cartels, independent petroleum marketers, tanker owners, drivers, transport unions and some enforcement agencies have been accused of sustaining the perennial traffic gridlock in the Lagos’ Apapa and Kirikiri corridors, crippling businesses, disrupting residents’ daily lives and hampering economic activities.  Read Also: Banks slash lending, cut N5.4trn across key sectors Findings by Vanguard showed that thousands of businesses, commuters and residents in the Apapa-Kirikiri industrial and commercial axis continue to bear the enormous economic and social costs of the persistent congestion. At the centre of the crisis are petroleum distribution activities involving marketers,…

One of the kidnap victims with rescue troops. By Adeola Badru, IBADAN The traumatic experience of spending 56 days in captivity has left many parents and relatives of pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State reluctant to send their children back to the affected schools, despite their successful rescue. Read Also: Oriire Schoolchildren: How arrest of kidnappers’ family members led victims’ rescue While expressing gratitude to God, the Federal Government, security agencies and everyone who contributed to securing the victims’ release, some parents said the psychological impact of the ordeal remained too overwhelming for them to…

July 13, 2026 04:28 GMT (UK), by Ketan Patel Manchester United have reportedly identified Neco Williams as a surprise target as they consider longer-term options at left-back. According to the BBC, Williams has emerged on United’s radar, with the defender viewed as a potential long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. The interest is described as unexpected, but it points to a clear area of planning for the club as they assess how to shape the squad beyond the immediate campaign.United’s thinking appears to centre on succession. Shaw remains the established reference point in that position, but targeting another left-back would allow…

The passage of time and a severe shortage of heavy equipment have made the search and recovery operations increasingly difficult and complex, those working on this mission told UN News.In one of Gaza City’s neighborhoods, a piece of heavy machinery continues to remove the rubble of a war-destroyed house. Meanwhile, civil defence personnel and local teams continue digging and combing through debris for the remains of victims believed to still be buried under the rubble for more than two years.“This building was believed to contain the remains of 44 victims,” said locally based team member Asaad Shreim. “So far, we have…

This season of Love Island USA has been feeding fans plenty of bombshells, challenges, couplings (and recouplings) at Casa Amor with its dating-show twists. The initial cast lineup included the brother of a Season 7 participant, the daughter of a former NBA player and a Paralympic athlete. You can marathon all the current episodes of the season now with Peacock Premium. In addition to Love Island USA’s returning host, Ariana Madix, Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa co-host the talk show Aftersun on Saturdays. But the addictive summer reality show is getting ready to wrap this latest run, and here’s how you can…

INEC has been sued over alleged ₦800bn diversion by APC Governors for Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign.NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), seeking a court order compelling the electoral body to investigate allegations that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) diverted ₦800 billion for political and campaign purposes.In a statement issued on Saturday, SERAP alleged that the APC governors had been making monthly contributions from their Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations into a dedicated campaign fund to support the re-election…