Life & Development

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

Students Abducted in Nigeria’s Benue State Amid Rising Insecurity

Kidnapping of exam-bound students highlights ongoing threats to education and civilian safety.

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.

Deadly School Shooting in Türkiye Leaves Nation in Mourning

Attack in Kahramanmaraş claims lives of students and a teacher, prompting national grief and international condolences.

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

Kano’s Women-Only Transport Initiative Redefines Urban Mobility

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

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

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

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

East Africa Safari Adventure: A Journey Through Iconic Wildlife Landscapes

From Nairobi to Ngorongoro, a 13-day expedition into Africa’s natural wonders

Kenya’s Youth Harness TikTok for Voter Drive

NikoKadi Campaign Turns Registration Into a Trend

World Cup Faces Human Rights Concerns

World Cup Faces Human Rights Concerns

IOC Introduces New Gender Eligibility Rules for Olympics

Transgender women excluded as global debate over fairness and inclusion intensifies

Benin Sets Sail for a Tourism Boom

Cruise tourism and strategic investments position the country as a rising West African destination

Benin and South Africa’s Wild Coast Named Top Travel Destinations for 2025

Global spotlight highlights Africa’s cultural heritage and natural beauty

Africa Leads Global Tourism Growth in 2025

Surge in arrivals highlights continent’s rising appeal as top travel destination