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Egypt Blocks Access to Independent News Websites, Including Al Jazeera and Mada Masr
Egyptian authorities have blocked at least 21 news websites seen as critical of the government, including Al Jazeera, HuffPost Arabi, and the independent platform Mada…
The Impact of Conflict on Education in Africa: Challenges and Paths to Resilience
Education in Africa is profoundly affected by political instability and conflict, with schools and learning opportunities often disrupted in regions experiencing violence. Conflicts, whether internal…
Tiffany & Co. Launches New Diamond Sourcing Initiative
An Industry First Tiffany becomes the first global luxury jeweler to disclose the country of origin for each newly sourced diamond of 0.18 carat or…
Italian Judge Releases Sea-Watch Captain
An Italian judge has ruled that Carola Rackete, the 31-year-old German captain of the Sea-Watch rescue vessel, did not break the law when she entered…
Beira Struggles to Recover as Cyclone Idai Devastates Mozambique
Beira, Mozambique — The port city of Beira is reeling from the devastation left by Cyclone Idai, which tore through Mozambique’s central coast with torrential…
World Council of Churches Mourns Environmental Advocate Killed in Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Pastor Norman Tendis, an environmental specialist with the World Council of Churches (WCC) and a priest of the Evangelical Church in Austria, was among the…
Southern African Nations Urge US and EU to Lift Sanctions on Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), a bloc of 16 nations, has called on the United States and the European Union to immediately lift sanctions…
Belgium Requests DNA Tests for Children Adopted from DR Congo Amid Kidnap Investigations
Belgian authorities are requesting DNA samples from children adopted from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to determine whether their biological parents are still alive,…
Burundi’s Human Rights Crisis: Widespread Abuses and Impunity Persist
The 2019 U.S. State Department report on Burundi outlines a bleak human-rights landscape punctuated by systemic abuse, impunity, and the shrinking space for civil society.…
Tiffany & Co. Leads Push for Diamond Transparency With New Ethical Sourcing Initiative
Tiffany & Co. has launched a groundbreaking effort to bring greater transparency to the diamond industry, announcing that it will disclose the origins of all…
Russia Acknowledges Private Security Firms Operating in Sudan
The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that private Russian security companies are present in Sudan, providing training to the country’s military and law enforcement, amid…
Solar Cow: Turning Sunshine into School Attendance in Kenya
In rural northwestern Kenya, a steel structure shaped like a cow is doing more than just turning heads—it’s keeping children in school. The “Solar Cow,”…
Gabon: The Presidential New Year Address and Morocco’s Influence
The 2019 New Year address by Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba drew attention for its highly personal tone. The president focused primarily on expressing his…
Ugandan Police Halt Bobi Wine’s Boxing Day Concert
Ugandan police on Wednesday forcibly shut down a Boxing Day concert organized by musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine. The disruption came just…
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…
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…
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—offers Africa its…
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…
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…
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…