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First session of Serbia's National Assembly autumn sitting: MPs' questions underway PHOTO/VIDEO
The first item on the agenda is the consideration of the Draft Law on Special Conditions for Recording and Registering Property Rights on Real Estate. The agenda also includes amendments to the Law on Enforcement and Security, as well as...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions
The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits
Israel's surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File Last month, Israel opened a new embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, after a 50-year absence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it part of the “alliance of...

Global cancer explosion: Deaths are set to soar 75% by 2050 - with hundreds of thousands of Britons struck down every year
Cancer deaths worldwide are set to soar up to 75 per cent over the next two decades, leading experts have warned. A rising and ageing population—combined with unhealthy lifestyles—are said to be fuelling the problem, researchers behind a damning...

Chakwera Skips Blantyre Inauguration, Illovo Raises Sugar Prices, and More
Reported by Suleman Chitera Here are the top trending stories making headlines across Malawi this morning Chakwera Withdraws from Mutharika’s Inauguration After Security Threats Former President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party...

Can China revive Georgia’s long-stalled Anaklia Port, and at what cost?
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Inside Prince Arthur Eze’s $800m oil block deal in Liberia
By Funsho Arogundade Prince Arthur Eze is one wealthy man with a difference. He is always in the news —mostly for good reasons. As one of Nigeria’s wealthiest, Eze stands tall as his name drips in oil wealth. For the billionaire magnate, he is not...

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...

Arthur Eze expands oil empire: Atlas Oranto seals $800m Liberian oil deal after Venezuela move
Nigerian billionaire Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto Petroleum has acquired four Liberian oil blocks in a $800 million deal, boosting its African footprint The $800 million deal, which was sealed in Paris, represents a pivotal point for Liberia and the...

What is Israel’s endgame in Africa?
In late August, government officials from Zambia and Israel assembled to celebrate the reopening of the Israeli embassy in Lusaka. It was the first time in 52 years that an Israeli flag would be raised in the Zambian capital, following a long...

São Tomé and Príncipe Achieves Full Biosphere Reserve Status
São Tomé and Príncipe has made history by becoming the first country to have its entire territory classified as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Portuguese news agency Lusa reports that the decision – announced following the World Congress of...

The Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries gets underway
Macao is set to come alive with a spectacular display of culture as the 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries gets underway over the coming weeks. The event kicked off on 26 September and runs through to 18 November 2025....

UNESCO Adds an Area the Size of Bolivia to Biosphere Reserve System to Protect 5% of the World’s Land
Landscape of Daqingshan- Copyright, Daqingshan Biosphere Reserve The United Nations has added an area the size of Bolivia to a network of special land and seascapes with the aim of ensuring they remain places where Man can anchor himself to his...
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...
Canadian junior appoints Gabon veteran
Toronto-listed minnow Record Resources, which has just entered a promising exploration block offshore Gabon, has appointed Alain Mizelle as president and chief operating officer. ReconAfrica will fully carry its partner through commitments in the...

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....

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...

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...
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...