African countries are implementing a range of emergency measures to cope with rising fuel costs and supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing Gulf crisis, exposing structural vulnerabilities in energy systems across the continent. From rationing and curfews to policy shifts toward renewable energy, governments are scrambling to cushion their economies…
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major visit to Africa, the upcoming trip is drawing both anticipation and criticism marking a historic milestone in Algeria while triggering controversy in Equatorial Guinea over how the visit is being funded. Historic Papal Visit to Algeria The April 13 stop in…
For the first time in over two years, athletes in the Gaza Strip have returned to organized sport, participating in a symbolic race that reflects cautious optimism amid a fragile ceasefire. The event, described locally as a “marathon,” was held on Friday and organized by the Emirati group Al Fares…
In the vast, semi-arid plains of the Karoo, herds of angora goats roam freely across expansive farmland, forming the backbone of a global textile industry built on one of the world’s most prized natural fibres mohair. This sparsely populated region in South Africa produces more than half of the world’s…
The European Parliament has approved a controversial overhaul of migration rules, endorsing plans to establish offshore detention centres and impose stricter penalties on irregular migrants. In a vote held on Thursday, lawmakers backed the proposed EU Return Regulation by 389 votes to 206, setting the stage for negotiations with EU…
Hundreds of spectators gathered in Mogadishu this week to witness a women’s football match an event that, until recently, would have been nearly impossible in the conflict-affected and socially conservative country. The match featured Ilays women’s team, who defeated Nasiib 5–0, in a lively atmosphere that reflected a gradual shift…
An increasing number of African countries are reporting the deaths of their citizens who were allegedly deceived into joining Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns about exploitation and human trafficking linked to foreign recruitment networks. Zimbabwe Confirms Deaths of Recruited Nationals The government of Zimbabwe announced that at least 15…
Journalists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing increasing threats as armed conflict intensifies in the country’s eastern region, according to Reporters Without Borders. The media watchdog warns that the DRC is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous environments for journalists in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Caught…
A major new immersive exhibition exploring the life and legacy of Cleopatra, Egypt’s last pharaoh, has opened in London, combining cutting-edge virtual reality with rare historical artefacts to reimagine one of history’s most enigmatic figures. Titled Cleopatra: The Experience, the exhibition debuted on March 26 at ExCeL London, where it…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is under fire after the Senate raised concerns over the appointment of seven advisors within his county government, roles the upper house says duplicate the functions of County Executive Committee (CEC) members. The issue emerged during a session of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, which…