Life & Development

Egypt denies $600 million 'daily tourism loss' claim

Officials emphasised that misreporting of economic indicators, especially in key sectors like tourism, can distort public understanding and investor confidence.

Zambia ignored overtures for talks on $1bn health deal: US ambassador

The US ambassador said Washington had faced "zero substantive engagement" from Zambian officials, with calls going unanswered and meetings cancelled.

Africa’s youth demand their dividend. It’s time to pay up

Africa’s youth are not passive recipients of policy; they are shaping the continent’s direction through activism, enterprise, and collective voice. The question is no longer whether youth are ready. It is whether Africa’

Tanzania closes Nduta camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees

The move was in line with an agreement on the repatriation of Burundian refugees between a UN agency and the governments of the two East African countries.

Burundian Refugees Evicted as Tanzania Closes Camp

UNHCR confirms closure, activists allege coercion

Ennahda Leader Ghannouchi Hospitalized After Health Decline

Movement renews call for release, citing UN ruling on arbitrary detention

China Turns Carbon Emissions Into Jet Fuel

Breakthrough technology could cut costs and pollution in aviation

Kampala Launches Major Sweep on Illegal Migration

Suspects divided into victims, overstayers, and organizers

Sudan’s Doctors Struggle to Save Lives Amid Healthcare Collapse

War forces medical staff to make impossible choices as hospitals run out of resources

Niger Strengthens Health System in Tillabéri Through Field Mission

Government and partners assess progress, launch new initiatives, and boost healthcare services in a key region

U.S. Weighs Raising Refugee Cap After Historic Cuts

Policy shift could reverse Trump-era reduction and expand admissions

Zambia Takes Custody of Lungu’s Remains Amid Family Dispute

Family challenges repatriation order, citing his final wishes

Mali Faces Human Rights Case at African Court Over Alleged 2022 Abuses

Civil society groups accuse authorities of failing to investigate mass violations linked to military operations and foreign forces

UK Museum Entry Fee Proposal Sparks Global Restitution Debate

Critics argue charging visitors to view contested artefacts raises ethical concerns amid ongoing calls for their return.

Burkina Faso Dissolves Over 100 Civil Society Groups

Authorities tighten control on associations under new legal framework amid ongoing political transition.

South Africa Returns Ancestral Remains and Heritage Artefacts to Zimbabwe

Historic repatriation marks a step toward justice and reconciliation after decades of colonial-era dispossession.

Belgian Hospitals Hit by Cyberattack

Patient portals offline after Dutch software breach

Kano Durbar Festival: Where Tradition Rides in Grandeur

A centuries-old equestrian spectacle celebrating Hausa identity, royal heritage, and cultural unity in northern Nigeria.

Bangladesh Court Sentences Officers Over Student Killing

Policemen given death penalty in case tied to 2024 uprising

Türkiye Advances Major Social Reform Bill Covering Family Policy and Digital Regulation

Parliament debates extended parental leave and stricter controls on youth access to online platforms

DR Congo to Host U.S. Deportees in New Migration Deal

Agreement reflects growing links between diplomacy, security, and resource strategy

Kano’s Women-Only Transport Initiative Redefines Urban Mobility

“Mata Zalla” empowers women through safer travel and economic opportunity

Greenland Girls School: Learning with Little Ones

A safe space where teenage mothers study while raising their children

Lion King Chant Controversy Fuels Debate on Culture and Comedy

Lawsuit raises questions over artistic freedom and cultural interpretation