In the Sahara, a friendly dance competition carries on an ancient festival tradition
In one hand, the dancers hold swords symbolizing battle. In the other, a piece of cloth symbolizing peace. They dance...
Africa
UN warns millions will die by 2029 if new funding for HIV programs isn’t found
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs have reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest...
Shell Obtains Permission to Drill for Oil and Gas Offshore South Africa
Shell has received environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells to explore for oil and gas off the...
US cuts visa validity for applicants from three African countries
Chiamaka Enendu & Mansur Abubakar BBC News, Lagos & Abuja AFP / Getty Images The State Department says visa policies...
Funeral held for Kenyan blogger whose death in police custody sparked violent protests
One month after his death in police custody, Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang was laid to rest on Friday in his...
From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis
Climate change is intensifying water scarcity across Africa while also exacerbating droughts. Despite a brief uptick in rainfall across the...
Kenya to Privatise State Assets in Push for Private Sector Investment — President Ruto
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya is preparing to privatise several state-owned enterprises as part of a sweeping economic reform aimed at...
Step Up Production or Forfeit Licences, Lokpobiri Reads Riot Act To Oil Operators
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Tuesday read the riot act to oil companies...
USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict erupted
🇺🇸 USAID Cancels Rape Survivor Kits for Congo Amid Escalating Conflict Reported by Reuters – July 1, 2025 🔍 What...
Rwanda exercises command and control over M23 rebels, say UN experts
Rwanda Exercises Command and Control Over M23 Rebels, Say UN Experts Date: July 2, 2025 Source: Reuters Location: United Nations...
