Year: 2025
From policy to progress: UN deputy chief Mohammed outlines path for Africa’s clean energy transformation
“Access to electricity is not just a matter of convenience; it is a fundamental human right that underpins…
Egypt announces new 8 million barrels oil discovery in Gulf of Suez
Egypt has confirmed the discovery of at least eight million barrels of oil in the East Crystal-1 well…
Sexual abuse scandal – John Smyth, Jeremy Gauntlett and the shame of the Anglican Church
The worst known abuse scandal in the Anglican Church’s history arrived squarely on South African shores. Evidence suggests…
Cutting through the myths and misconceptions around harm reduction services for addicts
With an estimated 400,000 South Africans using heroin and 82,500 administering drugs by injection, harm reduction services are…
DR Congo crisis: ‘The violence must end now’, UN Security Council told
Vivian van de Perre, Deputy Head of the UN Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO), provided a detailed…
Inside Kenya’s fresh plan to raise tourist numbers
As the global tourism landscape begins to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Kenya is rolling out a new…
Tourism rebound in Egypt’s Red Sea resort fuels optimism for strong growth
The white sandy beaches of Egypt’s Red Sea resort of Hurghada bustled with tourists as the country’s tourism…
Just in: Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali have left, but citizens’ privileges remain – ECOWAS
On January 29, 2024, the three countries led by military regimes formally notified ECOWAS of their desire for…
Video: Did you know a tribe where men beating is a culture?
Among the Fulani people of Nigeria, the Sharo ceremony is a bold display of bravery and endurance. Young…
Kruger National Park tragedy – grandfather trampled to death while shielding grandchild from charging elephant
A 59 year old grandfather has been trampled to death by an elephant near the Malelane Gate in…
Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty
A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with…
Zimbabwe inflation rises sharply, spurred by food and housing
Zimbabwe's inflation rate rose sharply in January in both U.S. dollar and local currency terms, spurred by food…
