Entire island’s internet shut down for a year after protesting construction

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Who pays for Africa’s food future?

In March 2025, more than 100 participants, including farmers, activists, researchers, and policymakers, gathered at the Manzoni Lodge in Nairobi for a three-day forum hosted by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). They came from...

The great silence surrounding marital rape in Senegal

Women demonstrate to demand the criminalisation of rape. Screenshot from the WF1tv – Women First YouTube channel By Bowel Diop Gender-based violence, including marital rape, occurs worldwide, and often, the perpetrators are the victim's husband....

Unlocking the Gulf of Guinea’s Economic Potential: Linking Maritime Security to Industrial Investment

The Gulf of Guinea (GoG), a region endowed with vast natural resources and strategic maritime routes, has long been recognized as a critical hub for global trade and energy production. However, its immense economic potential—estimated to exceed...

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks transformational advancement in animal care 

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — Pet Network Lake Tahoe is proud to announce the unveiling of its newly revitalized Medical Treatment Areas and Surgical Suite, marking a transformational leap forward in animal care for the Tahoe Basin. Made possible...

Natural gas has a small but important role in Africa’s energy transition

Report September 23, 2025 • 10:00 am ET Print this page Natural gas has a small but important role in Africa’s energy transition By Neil Ford Bottom lines up front Roughly 42 percent of Africa’s population lacks reliable access to electricity at...

These six Asian countries are now officially home to UN Biosphere Reserves

Asia is home to so many stunning natural wonders, and thanks to the expansion of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, six of them have just received official protection from the UN. At the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou,...

Unlocking Cameroon’s Investment Potential: Sectors, Risks, and Mitigation

By Africa Risk Control Central Africa Desk – Cameroon, often called “Africa in miniature” for its linguistic, cultural, and geographic diversity, has long positioned itself as a gateway to Central Africa. With a population of nearly 29 million and...

Cybercrime Costs Africa $3B Annually, INTERPOL Flags Legal Gaps

Date: October 01, 2025 Source: Computer Crime Research Center By: Jennifer Onyeagoro The report highlights how gaps in legal cooperation and fragmented judicial frameworks are leaving the continent exposed to fast-evolving online threats. Africa...

Wall Street Bets Against Chaos, Again

Markets began the week with a curious blend of optimism and unease, as investors brushed aside Washington's familiar budget brinkmanship long enough to push futures higher. Yet traders know the world's largest economy may soon be flying blind,...

Australia Gets Bulk of Chevron Payments to Governments

Chevron Corp has reported $14.21 billion in payments to governments for 2024 with Australia topping the list at $3.39 billion. That was more than Chevron's home country; the United States got $1.59 billion. The disclosure to the U.S. Securities...

MTN’s Ralph Mupita urges Africa to seize digital moment at UN sidelines forum

MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has called on African governments and private sector leaders to urgently accelerate digital inclusion, warning that the continent risks becoming a “digital underclass” if it fails to shape its own...

The process of a student visa: what it takes to study in America

Michigan Tech has students from both out of state and out of the country, which can be seen through campus events and culture. With current world events and policy changes, however, international students are having a harder time obtaining visas....

77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in India and Your Country

It’s time for the Emmys! The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards 2025 will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The prestigious awards will honour the best on primetime television in America. Shows and content that aired from June 1, 2024, to May 31,...

Declining profits and rising costs chase foreign banks out of Africa

Foreign banks are pulling out of Africa after decades of operations saddled by declining profit and rising operational costs reflecting the continent’s changing investment landscape and the diminishing appeal in the financial services sector....

From Discoveries to Development: Strategic Growth in Africa’s Oil and Gas Basins

Africa’s hydrocarbon frontier is at an inflection point. Large areas remain underexplored, but recent breakthroughs point to deliberate, strategic growth. The situation in these basins — a series of high-impact deepwater discoveries in Southern...

Banned from the US: The voices missing at New York Climate Week

Lina Yassin is a Sudanese climate policy researcher at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). As New York Climate Week approaches, excitement is building. It is, after all, a crucial moment to generate momentum toward...

US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World

Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...

CSA honours Dr Antwi-Boasiako’s role in shaping Ghana’s digital security framework

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has honoured Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, the immediate past Director-General of the Authority, with a Dedicated Service Award in recognition of his pioneering role in Ghana’s cybersecurity development. In a...

Global cancer deaths could surge by 75 percent by 2050, experts warn

Global cancer cases surged from 9 million in 1990 to 18.5 million in 2023, and deaths rose by 74?percent to 10.4 million. By 2050, new cases are projected to reach 30.5 million (a 61 percent increase), and annual deaths may hit 18.6 million—an...