DR Congo Enlists Foreign Fighters to Counter M23 Insurgency
Foreign fighters, including retired French paratrooper Colonel Romuald, are aiding the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in its battle against the M23 rebel group. Leading a Bulgarian security firm, Agemira, Romuald advises Congolese forces on combating the M23 rebels. Beyond that, his firm maintains aircraft and drones and facilitates arms deals. Another private military company, […]
IRC Report Declares Sudan as the ‘Biggest Humanitarian Crisis Ever Recorded’
Sudan has become the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, accounting for 10% of global humanitarian needs despite having less than 1% of the world’s population, according to the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Since April 2023, conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has killed tens of thousands and displaced 12 million. Almost nine […]
UN Report Highlights Surge in Human Trafficking Post-pandemic
Human trafficking surged in 2022, with detected victims rising 25% above 2019’s pre-pandemic levels, according to a recently released UN report. Conflicts, climate disasters, and global crises have driven this increase, reversing a decline seen during the pandemic. Women remain the largest group of victims at 39%, followed by men (23%), girls (22%), and boys […]
Temu’s Arrival Shakes Up Nigeria’s Retail Market
Online retailer Temu is now the most downloaded app in Nigeria shortly after launching, backed by a robust advertising campaign. The Chinese company enables consumers to shop in the country’s local currency and have their orders delivered directly to their homes. Temu, a subsidiary of Pinduoduo, the Chinese online marketplace, launched in the US in […]
African Men at Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer Due to Genetics
Prostate cancer disproportionately affects men of African ancestry, who are more likely to develop aggressive forms at younger ages. Now, a groundbreaking study has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to this state of affairs among African men. Conducted by the Men of African Descent, Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) consortium, the study involved 7,500 participants […]
Tourists Turn to Tunisia and Egypt for Affordable Holidays
Tui, Europe’s largest package holiday operator, has reported a shift in consumer preferences toward budget-friendly destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for cash-strapped holidaymakers. The company attributes this shift to rising costs in traditional hotspots like Spain, especially Mallorca and the Canary Islands. Despite inflation easing, holiday prices remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels, prompting new […]
