Current Events

We asked Pamela Chitenhe, TechnoServe’s Southern Africa Regional Director, to discuss the recent election in South Africa and its implications for the country’s future.

Northern and central India have been experiencing record-breaking heat. In late May, temperatures near Delhi reached over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn how farmers like Manhori Devi are adopting practical solutions to adapt to a changing climate.

Which country held a major election in May and might see the ruling party lose its majority after decades in power? Find out in TechnoServe's latest world news quiz.

As the United States welcomes Kenyan President William Ruto for a historic state visit, TechnoServe’s Kenya Country Director Kris Ansin shares a few of the critical unmet development needs in Kenya and how TechnoServe is helping to advance the country’s national priorities with support from the U.S. government.

As the United States welcomes Kenyan President William Ruto for a historic state visit, TechnoServe’s Kenya Country Director Kris Ansin shares a few of the critical unmet development needs in Kenya and how TechnoServe is helping to advance the country’s national priorities with support from the U.S. government.

Poor harvests in West Africa have recently caused prices to soar for what food commodity? Find out in our latest world news quiz.

Are you an informed global citizen? Test your knowledge of current events with TechnoServe's March 2024 world news quiz.

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From a newfound focus on the links between food systems and climate change to a historic agreement to move away from fossil fuels, the COP28 climate conference brought major news to the global fight against poverty.