May 02, 2024
Engineers Develop Longer-Life Batteries to Electrify Communities in Africa
This initiative addresses a critical need, as more than 740 million people globally, including many in off-grid African communities, lack reliable electricity access....
Apr 27, 2024
Global Negotiators Meet in Canada to Forge Key Treaty on Plastic Pollution
The discussions feature a divide in perspectives. A "high ambition coalition" of countries advocates for stringent measures including cutting down on plastic production and the use of harmful chemicals....
Apr 20, 2024
Drug Trafficking Soars in the West African Sahel Region, U.N. Report Reveals
This surge in drug trafficking is largely attributed to the Sahel's strategic location south of the Sahara Desert, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Sea, making it an ideal transit point for South American cocaine destined for European markets....
Apr 20, 2024
Football Legend Didier Drogba Touts New Format of FIFA Club World Cup as Boon for African Football
Speaking on Friday, Drogba praised the revamped tournament, which now features an expanded lineup of 32 teams. This new format contrasts with the traditional model, which has historically seen fewer teams competing....
Apr 18, 2024
President William Ruto, Burna Boy, and Siya Kolisi Named Among the World's Most Influential People
The Time 100 list annually recognizes individuals who have profoundly influenced the world through their actions, innovations, or leadership....
Apr 13, 2024
The Children of Darfur Caught Between Starvation and Death in the Unending Civil War
The war, a fierce conflict between the army and a paramilitary group, has thrown the country into chaos and driven countless families from their homes into camps like Zamzam....