Nigeria: tomato harvest threatened by Tuta Absoluta outbreak

Nigerian farmers have expressed concern over a recent outbreak of the Tuta Absoluta virus infestation, which is seriously affecting tomato production and raising market...

Kenya: mysterious disease outbreak in Kakamega County

The outbreak of a mysterious disease in Kakamega County has resulted so far in 1 death and 11 hospital admissions. The epicentre of the...

Cuba: fire at a brewery in Cotorro, residents evacuated

A fire broke out on Friday (April 11) at the Cotorro brewery in the Havana municipality, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents. The evacuation...

EU introduces stricter safety requirements for children’s toys

On Thursday, April 10, EU institutions agreed to introduce stricter safety requirements for toy manufacturers and sellers, banning chemicals that pose risks to children’s...

Wisconsin: high levels of “forever chemicals” in Peshtigo water wells

Several residents of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, were compelled to use bottled water for domestic purposes after testing data revealed that their wells contained excessive levels...

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