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New Insights into Mayotte’s Ongoing Earthquake Swarm
Since May 2018, Mayotte, a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean, has experienced a series of seismic events, including hundreds of earthquakes. The most…
Water Scarcity: A Growing Catalyst for Global Conflict and Instability
Water scarcity is emerging as a significant driver of global conflict, with its impact spanning across various regions and nations. In 2017, water-related issues were…
Johannesburg Leads the Way: Mainstreaming Climate Action to Cut CO₂ Emissions
Johannesburg is taking bold steps to integrate climate action into all aspects of city life, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions while fostering sustainable growth and…
Scientists Trace Global Seismic Mystery to Massive Magma Shift Beneath the Indian Ocean
When strange seismic waves rippled silently around the globe on November 11, scientists were left puzzled. The vibrations, first detected near Mayotte, a French island…
DR Congo Establishes Two Top Courts, Finalizing Judicial Reforms
Kinshasa, June 13, 2018 – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to complete its long-delayed judicial reform by creating two new high courts:…
Finding His Voice: Asylum-Seeking Teen Challenges U.S. Poetry Contest Rules
Zambian student in Maine takes legal action after being barred from national poetry finals due to immigration status When Allan Monga arrived in Maine from…
India Strengthens Diplomatic and Economic Ties Across Africa During President Kovind’s Landmark Tour
India’s longstanding partnership with Africa received a significant boost as President Ram Nath Kovind completed a milestone three-nation tour shortly after assuming office in July…
Gorilla Sanctuary Workers Kidnapped by Militia in Eastern DRC
Eighteen employees of a gorilla sanctuary in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been kidnapped by an armed militia group, local sources confirmed.…
Israel’s Covert Airstrikes in Sinai Highlight Deepening Ties with Arab States
A recent report by the New York Times has revealed a secret military collaboration between Israel and Egypt, marking a significant shift in regional relations.…
Patients Detained for Unpaid Medical Bills in Africa and Asia, Reveals Chatham House Report
A new research paper by Chatham House in the United Kingdom has uncovered a disturbing practice in parts of Africa and Asia: patients unable to…
Ethiopia Rejects Claims of Qatari Funding for the Grand Renaissance Dam
Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Meles Alem, defended the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project by rejecting media claims that Qatar is financing its construction. Speaking…
Gabon’s Fragile Balancing Act: Power, Reform, and the Weight of a “Freedom Coup”
Since the August 30 coup that ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, Gabon’s transition of power has been taking careful – and calculated – shape. What…