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Huawei Under Scrutiny as Surveillance Technology Expands Across Africa
Reports accusing Huawei of assisting governments in Uganda and Zambia in spying on political opponents have reignited concerns about China’s growing influence in Africa’s digital…
Big Tobacco Faces Off Against Menthol Ban
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced plans to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as part of a wider crackdown on nicotine…
WorldRiskReport - Focus: Multiple Crises
The WorldRiskReport evaluates global disaster risk for 193 countries, covering all UN member states and more than 99% of the world’s population. Key Findings The…
Mayotte Seismic Crisis: Advancing Knowledge in Near Real-Time Through Integrated Land and Ocean-Bottom Seismic Monitoring - First Results
The sudden onset of intense seismic activity off the coast of Mayotte Island, located north of the Mozambique Channel (Indian Ocean), in May 2018 took…
Yellow Vests Protests Shake Réunion Island
The Yellow Vests movement reached Réunion Island in November 2018, sparking widespread unrest, roadblocks, and violent clashes. Initially triggered by rising fuel taxes and high…
Martin Fayulu Chosen as United Opposition Candidate for Crucial DRC Election
Opposition leaders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have selected Martin Fayulu, a 62-year-old lawmaker and head of the Commitment for Citizenship and…
Africa Investment Forum 2018: Powering a New Era of Deals and Development
Investors commit over US$32 billion across 45 transformative projects Africa’s first-ever transaction-focused investment forum concluded on Friday, unveiling major results from its high-stakes boardroom sessions.…
Prince Charles Denounces Slavery and Warns of Climate Threats in Africa
Britain’s Prince Charles has strongly condemned the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as an atrocity that has left “an indelible stain on the world’s history.”…
Innovation and Technology Seen as Cornerstones for Transforming Africa’s Food Systems
Investing in agricultural innovations – ranging from improved seeds and machinery to digital tools integrated with best farming practices and made easily accessible to farmers…
UN Human Rights Chief Warns: Burundi Risks Sliding Into Ethnic Violence
GENEVA – Burundi’s human rights situation has come under sharp scrutiny at the United Nations Human Rights Council, despite strong objections from its government. The…
Kenya Detains Top Land and Rail Officials in $3 Billion Railway Corruption Probe
Two senior government figures arrested amid widening investigation into alleged land compensation fraud tied to Chinese-funded railway project Kenyan authorities have arrested two high-ranking officials…
Scientists Recover Fragment of Asteroid 2018 LA in Botswana
On June 23, 2018, an international team of experts from Botswana, South Africa, Finland, and the United States successfully recovered a meteorite in Botswana’s Central…