Authorities in Cape Town are facing growing scrutiny over plans to construct a $7 million anti-crime wall along a notorious stretch of the N2 highway, widely referred to by locals as the “Hell Run.” The nine-kilometre route connecting the city centre to Cape Town International Airport has long been associated…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has rejected accusations that Moscow is providing intelligence support to Iran, as geopolitical tensions escalate between Russia and Western powers over developments in the Middle East. Speaking onThursday in an interview with France Télévision, Lavrov acknowledged that Russia maintains “very close relations” with Iran under…
At least 20 people have been killed following devastating landslides in southern Tanzania, as intense seasonal rains continue to wreak havoc across the region. The disaster struck early Wednesday in the Mbeya Region, where prolonged rainfall and strong winds triggered landslides that engulfed homes. Authorities in Rungwe District confirmed the…
On the sandy shores of Gabon, the journey from nest to ocean is a perilous race for survival for newly hatched sea turtles one that underscores both the fragility of marine ecosystems and the growing challenges facing conservation efforts. Each hatchling must scramble roughly 10 metres across open sand to…
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…