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,...

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...

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...

Diplomatic Snub of 77 Countries at the United Nations: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Mass Boycott Over Gaza Onslaught

In a moment that encapsulated the deepening fissures in global diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, only to address a chamber that had been...

In Senegal’s shadow, The Gambia still waits in hope for oil

- Advertisement - By Sheriff Bojang Jr Caught between its next-door neighbour’s oil boom and its own string of dry wells, The Gambia, one of Africa’s smallest nations, has seen oil become as much about politics and perception as geology. For more...

Paul Biya and the future of Cameroon

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Paul Barthélemy Biya’a bi Mvondo, President of Cameroon, widely known as Paul Biya, added another feather to a brand of ignoble achievements. Already the second-longest-ruling president in Africa (after Equatorial...

Blackstone EG & Partners Director General (DG) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Amid African Investment Drive

(MENAFN- APO Group) Teresa Isabel Nnang, Director General of pan-African investment lobbying firm Blackstone EG&Partners, has joined this year's African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference – taking place September 29 to...

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO

New Delhi/Shimla: India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced Saturday. With this addition,...

Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of India designated by UNESCO

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the world body announced on Saturday. The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of...

SBM Offshore continues with performance in H1 25

SBM Offshore's H1 25 results demonstrated significant revenue growth and substantial margin improvement, driven by the robust performance of the Turnkey segment. In addition, SBM Offshore made strategic progress with the approval of its innovative...

From Budapest to Hanoi: Combatting cybercrime to build trust in the digital transformation

When we open an email, shop online, or connect with friends on social media, we rarely think about international treaties. Yet behind the scenes, these legal agreements can determine whether law enforcement authorities are able to cooperate across...

African Ministers Join OPEC Leadership

OPEC and the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) will host the OPEC-Africa Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town, bringing together leading ministers, policymakers and industry...

From pioneer to powerhouse / How ConocoPhillips shaped the LNG industry

ConocoPhillips has been instrumental in shaping the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry, from pioneering early technologies to forming key international partnerships. The origins of the LNG business date back to the mid-1950s, when...

Simon Mann's fiancée leads mourners to pay tribute to mercenary behind failed 'Wonga Coup' at memorial service after his death aged 72

Simon Mann's fiancée leads mourners in paying tribute to the colourful mercenary who was previously jailed for his role in the failed 2004 Wonga Coup. The life of Old Etonian Mann, 72, who was an adventurer and brewing heir, is being celebrated...

Centre farmers: Southern Africa’s Regional Dialogue maps a climate-resilient Agrifood future

JOHANNESBURG– Held this week, the “SADC Farmers Regional Dialogue” brought together farmer associations, policymakers, civil society, and development partners to discuss one of the most pressing issues in Southern Africa: having resilient,...

INTERPOL bust reveals poverty driving Africa’s Cybercrime Crisis

The recent success of Operation Contender 3.0, spearheaded by INTERPOL and African police forces, secures a significant victory in the fight against transnational cybercrime. Operation Contender 3.0 was executed as part of the broader Operation...

Nigeria to experience Lunar Eclipse on Sunday

Nigeria will join other countries to witness the lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7. According to NTA, it will last approximately 83 minutes from 8pm Nigerian time. Scientists state that the eclipse will be observable across most of Africa, with...

Nigeria to witness rare 83-minute lunar eclipse from 8pm on Sunday

Nigeria will join dozens of nations worldwide in witnessing a lunar eclipse on Sunday, September 7, 2025, according to the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).According to scientists, the celestial event is expected to last approximately 83...

Rare Lunar Eclipse to Be Visible Across Nigeria Tonight

On Sunday, September 7, Nigerians will have the unique opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse, a celestial event that will be visible across a significant portion of Africa. According to scientists, the eclipse will begin around 8:00 p.m....