By Pamela Udejimba   Sand and dust storms (SDS) occur when strong wind currents lift large quantities of fine soil and mineral particles from dry, bare surfaces and transport them across vast distances. These storms originate primarily in arid and semi-arid regions such as the Sahara, Arabian, and Gobi deserts, but their effects can be

By Pamela Udejimba In recent years, drug abuse and illicit trafficking have escalated into major national concerns. The chains referenced in this year’s theme, “Breaking the Chains: Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery for All,” are both literal and metaphorical, representing addiction, crime, broken homes, loss of productivity, insecurity, and the failure of public health systems to

By Jane Francis Anyanwu As we commemorate the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we are reminded of this year’s powerful theme: “Eliminating Structural Barriers to Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy.” This observance serves as both a celebration of women’s contributions to diplomatic excellence and a stark reminder of the systemic obstacles that continue to impede