Urban explorers find gorillas banging on window of British zoo despite it shutting years ago

A viral video has captured gorillas banging on the windows of a British zoo which closed to the public years ago. It is often wondered what happens with the animals at zoos which are forced to close, and sadly the welfare of the animals is not...

10 African countries with the fastest urban population growth (2020–2050)

Africa is witnessing one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in the world, with several countries projected to experience significant urban population growth between 2020 and 2050 According to the Africa’s Urbanisation Dynamics 2025 report,...

Huawei Seeds 2025 sees Irish students get a taste of AI and drones

MTU student Ena O’Driscoll discusses her trip to China as part of the 2025 cohort of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme. Last month, a group of students based at a variety of Irish universities visited China as part of the 2025 edition of the...

‘World’s loneliest’ gorillas found in enclosure at abandoned UK zoo after site closed down

The “world’s loneliest” gorillas have reportedly been discovered living inside the abandoned Bristol Zoo, more than three years after it closed to the public in September 2022. Heartbreaking footage shared online shows one of the gorillas tapping...

Washington Positions United States as Africa’s Strategic Energy Partner

US Senator Ted Cruz has called for a new era of partnership between the United States and Africa, framing the continent as both a strategic ally and an emerging powerhouse for global energy investment. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest...

‘World’s loneliest’ gorillas found in enclosure at abandoned UK zoo by urban explorers 3 YEARS after site closed down

THE “world’s loneliest” gorillas have been discovered inside an abandoned UK zoo that shut down more than three years ago. Urban explorers found the apes stuck behind glass in their enclosure at Bristol Zoo – which closed to the public in...

Switzerland keeps profits derived from foreign bribery. It shouldn’t.

Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share Switzerland should stop this practice. Not only for the sake of its...

Trespasser at former zoo film gorillas banging on windows

Western Lowland Gorilla Hasani with surrogate mum Kera at Bristol Zoo, before the site closed(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) Another trespasser has made their way into the former Bristol Zoo to film a troop of gorillas, despite pleas to leave the...

What’s in the Vatican’s 2nd global child protection report?

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors released its second annual global child protection report Thursday, underlining the need for reparations, sanctions for abusers, and clear communication when bishops resign after mishandling...

The Transformative Leadership And Global Rise Of The Nationalexaminations C

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has undergone remarkable transformation over the past two decades, but the period under the current Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, stands out as an era of exceptional...

Trump’s fossil fuels push opens African energy opportunities

US President Donald Trump has never shied away from endorsing oil and gas projects. “Countries are on the brink of destruction because of the green energy agenda,” Trump told stony-faced leaders during his UN General Assembly speech last month....

Leaders-for-life offer a warning to the world.

These are bad times for democracy. Strongmen, from Vladimir Putin in Russia to Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, are flexing their muscles. In America and India democratically elected leaders are flirting with more personalized leadership, if not...

The Surveillance Empire That Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. “The problem is the export license, huh? For this we can find a…a way.” It was early June and Guenther Rudolph was in an expansive...

200 niche, surprising and mind-blowing football facts to help you ace pub quizzes

Want some incredible football facts? We've got you covered. Whether you're revising for a pub quiz, bored at work or looking for something to read on the loo, we've got facts on all facets of the beautiful game. So strap in for a long, old ride –...

Spain's radically different approach to African migration

Paul MellyWest Africa analyst ShareSave Spain is kicking against the prevailing political mood among Western nations when it comes to migration and policies regarding the African continent. At a time when the US, the UK, France and Germany are all...

Cameroon’s Political Future:Election Context and Internal Power Struggle

Even as Cameroonians voted yesterday, 12 October 2025, the political landscape in the country remains dominated not by traditional electoral politics by the intense, internal succession contestsurrounding the tenure of President Paul Biya, who has...

Oil Trading Below $60? Grab 5 Energy Giants With Huge Dividends Now

Oil prices fell below $60 per barrel recently due to a combination of oversupply and weak demand. Global oil inventories are rising, putting downward pressure on prices. At the same time, both OPEC+ and U.S. production are increasing amid...

FACTBOX: Russian Energy Week International Forum

TASS-FACTBOX. The next Russian Energy Week international forum will be held in Moscow on October 15-17, 2025. TASS has gathered the key details about the event and its background. Russian Energy Week (REW) is one of the largest annual forums in...

PSC extension in hand: Farm-out and drilling plans moving forward for African oil & gas block

UK-headquartered and AIM-listed oil and gas company Europa Oil & Gas has confirmed that the final details are being ironed out for an extension of a production sharing contract (PSC), covering a block off the coast of Equatorial Guinea....

Respond decisively to bring justice to cybercrime victims - Justice Tanko urges judiciary

The judiciary must respond decisively and effectively to bring justice for victims of cybercrime and to protect the societal digital space and well-being, a Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Tanko Amadu, has said. He said that was one of the...