Mali happens to be Africa's leading cotton producer. Cotton is one of Mali's main sources of export revenue. But thousands of Malian cotton growers are facing sanctions imposed by ECOWAS in January, and they are demanding these countries should lift the sanctions that have been imposed on Mali.

Malian farmers struggle to export 'White Gold'

In the northwestern region of the central African republic, peanut farming brings hope to the residents of a small town called Paoua. But insecurity in the area means it's dangerous for farmers to travel with their produce. Paoua is regularly targeted by armed groups that are seeking to control exports, here now is a report

Paoua: Peanut farmers remain insecure due to violence by rebels

Cultivating truffles calls for an unarguably unique sense of taste, and finding them is also a very complex task. Truffle hunting has now made it to UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

Truffle hunting on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage list

While climate change disrupts farming practices, a crop named false banana could be the answer to food scarcity issues. Scientists say that it has the potential to feed more than 100 million people. Watch the video to know more

A crop virtually unknown outside Ethiopia is the answer to food scarcity

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, one of the most prominent figures of the global battle against Covid-19, will stand unopposed Tuesday for the nomination to continue heading the World Health Organization.

Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO's prominent figure remains unopposed in top post race

Incessant rainfall triggered floods in the Brazilian State of Pará. Streets turned into rivers, residents were forced to move to safer places. According to local reports, and 500 families were left homeless.

Incessant rainfall triggered floods in the Brazilian State of Pará

In Australia, the dream of owning a farm has become challenging for many. In recent years foreign ownership of agriculture has made ownership difficult, but locals are now being given a fresh opportunity to buy back the family property.

Australia: Tasmanian locals get fresh opportunity to buy back land

After a record wait of 10 months after elections, the Netherlands has finally elected a new cabinet. This is the Dutch prime minister's 4th coalition government and is aimed big at climate change and dealing with the Covid situation.

Netherlands: New cabinet to focus on climate change, and Covid fallout

According to the world meteorological organization, the years from 2015 to 2021 are on track to be the seven hottest on record. The UN agency has warned that the planet was heading into uncharted territory the global warming from greenhouse gas emissions threatens average temperatures.

UN agency says planet in heading into 'unchartered territory'

With global temperatures on the rise due to climate change, the demand for air conditioners has gone up. But for people who cannot afford expensive solutions, is there an easier cheaper and, practical way? our next report gets you all the details

Barcelona residents move north to escape summer heat

Old record and radio players had a charm and particular sound profile not found in modern music devices. So, a Russian company is giving these vintage items a new lease of life by upcycling them and adding a brand new feature Bluetooth.

Russia: Music aficionados of vintage radiograms have a new device to love

After a spate of recent Covid cases, the northern Chinese city of Tianjin is conducting mass Covid testing. The city has advised its nearly 14 million people to stay at home

China steps up its zero-tolerance Covid-19 strategy

In Iraq, women are virtually taking their safety into their own hands. They're going against societal expectations, and they're doing it by taking up martial arts so that no one messes with them.

Iraqi women break the norm by taking us martial arts

US telecom companies and airlines have been fighting for weeks over the potential impact of 5g services on aircraft. Here's some background on the dispute and a detailed report on the problems..

United States: Telecom companies and airlines been fighting for weeks

Amid global condemnation from world powers, North Korea tests Hypersonic missile in a bid to upgrade its missile arsenal.

North Korea tests Hypersonic missile in a bid to upgrade its missile arsenal

Winter has arrived in Washington DC full-throttle packing heavy snow and strong winds. As the thick winter snowstorm in gulf parts of the southeast and mid-Atlantic American states, residents of Washington were forced to hit pause as, was the president and other government officials.

Snow engulfs South-East and Mid-Atlantic US States

Costa Rica's once dense forests were known for a healthy population of howler monkeys. However, with urbanization and commercial developmental projects, monkeys have been pushed out of the forests, onto rooftops and power lines where they face the risk of electrocution. Our report gets you the complete story.

Costa Rica: Howler monkeys pushed out of the forests on to power lines

In 2019 residents of Kinshasa witnessed the worst of climate change. Heavy rainfall and unexpected flooding claimed some 40 lives and two years later, the worst fears of the inhabitants are close to becoming a reality.

Kinshasa residents fear an all-encompassing erosion

Amid the ongoing Tigray conflict and 13-month war, the Ethiopian government makes territorial gains as it claims back Tigrayan city from rebels.

The Tigray conflict: Reports claims that Alamata is back in the Ethiopian government's hands

Amid the ongoing Tigray conflict and 13-month war, the Ethiopian government claims it has captured back Tigrayan city from rebels.

The Tigray conflict: Ethiopian government claims capture of Tigrayan city from rebels

The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom has said that there is an increased risk of reinfection with the Omicron Variant. However, there is still evidence that it causes milder severity when compared to Delta variant.

Are Case Of Omicron mild compared to other Coronavirus variants?

china where countries supported by stronger energy production and a moderation in raw material prices its factory output has grown faster than expected last month.

China's factory output rose 3.8% in November

Landfills have become a common site in Ukraine and, the reason for this is the lack of a proper waste management system. Ukraine is now home to more than 33 000 illegal dumps more in our next report.

Ukraine struggles with trash crisis

As temperatures are dropping to unbearable degrees, France is witnessing an anti-cyclone which is a weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center. The colder weather is further posing a greater risk to the health of the migrants who are living in makeshift camps.

France: Migrants battle cold weather after a difficult journey

The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile serves as a "natural reserve". But its fragile ecosystem is under threat, say, environmentalists, from a US$2.5-billion mining project on the nearby mainland.

Chile: Activists, locals oppose mining project near Humboldt Archipelago

Report: Taiwan's economy will grow at its fastest pace in more than a decade in 2021. The story of Taiwan is one of resilience. Watch how it is emerging as a force for good in our special broadcast.

Taiwan: A force for good and the spirit of resilience

#ImranKhan: 'Pak' of lies exposed 'Corruption will end' 'One day #Pak will help poor nations instead of begging for aid' 'Will solve #Balochistan issues' '10 million jobs to be created' Watch what analysts have to say @Razarumi @haider_mateen @CChristineFair

Imran Khan: 'Pak' of lies exposed | WION Wideangle

Azerbaijan is looking to invest in Pakistan. it joins a sizeable list of nations including Saudi Arabia and Turkey who are keen on putting their money in Pakistani institutions.

Azerbaijan's state oil company to invest $1 billion in Pakistan

Rising sea levels have posed a threat to the fragile ecosystem in France. It is one of the largest wetlands in Europe and a host to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and vegetation.

France: Rising sea level endanger the balance of the unique eco system

Several British politicians are demanding a change in parliamentary rules after a lawmaker was told she couldn't bring her 3-month-old baby to parliament.

United Kingdom: British lawmakers reject ban on babies in parliament

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday he regretted his remarks that the Wall Street bank would last longer than China's Communist Party, moving quickly to avoid any longer-term fallout.

JP Morgan CEO comment on communist party didn't go well

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